News
Press releases, public-safety notices, project updates, and community announcements.
April 21, 2026
The City of Covington and Newton County jointly broke ground this week on the long-awaited extension of the Cricket Frog Trail. The new segment, funded by a combination of SPLOST proceeds and a Georgia DOT Transportation Alternatives grant, will provide a fully separated bike-and-pedestrian connection from the Square to the campus of Georgia Piedmont Technical College.
April 18, 2026
Bring your lawn chairs! The 2026 spring concert series returns Friday May 3, May 17, and May 31. All concerts run 7:00 – 9:30 PM on the Square. Food trucks will be on-site.
April 14, 2026
Mayor Anthony Henderson outlined the administration's budget priorities ahead of the formal budget proposal in May. Key items include funding for 6 new police officers, a Phase 2 water-main replacement program, and resurfacing on Floyd Street and Pace Street.
April 9, 2026
The City of Covington Water Department has lifted the precautionary boil-water advisory issued April 7 for the Heritage Place neighborhood. Two consecutive days of bacteriological sampling have confirmed water quality meets all state and federal standards.
April 2, 2026
Effective immediately, residents and media can submit Open Records Act requests through the City's new online portal. The portal provides automatic acknowledgment within 3 business days as required by O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71.