Georgia Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Covington, Georgia

Population: 11,547

Located in Newton County

Covington, Georgia is a city with history and charm. From the beautiful antebellum homes, spared by Sherman's March to the Sea; to it's town square, often host to festive social events such as outdoor luncheon concerts; a frequent setting for movies such as A Man Called Peter, and the long running TV show In the Heat of the Night. You will find a mixture of past and present that is distinctively Covington/Newton County. Points of interest include the Newton County Airport which accommodates small corporate and private aircraft; Recreational Jackson Lake; Oxford College, the original home of prestigious Emory University.

Take a step into the charm and elegance of the Old South with a historic home tour. The Newton County Convention and Visitors Bureau offers group tours of five different homes, each with their own unique story and place in history. Some offer an almost unchanged look at the past while others have been completely remolded and refurbished and still others offer a peek into the lifestyle of days gone by.

Group tours are scheduled through the Convention and Visitors Bureau and are $6 per person, per home with a $115 minimum on each home. In addition to home tours, we offer step-on tour guides to share the history of Newton County and much more for $50 per hour. To make a reservation, please contact Covington/Newton County Convention & Visitors Bureau at 770-787-3868 or toll free at 1-800-616-8626. The CVB would be happy to make dinner reservations for your group at any of our local dining establishments.

Newton County is a place where the heritage of yesterday and the challenge of tomorrow meet. Residents can enjoy the advantages of living in a small town atmosphere but are still within easy commuting distance of the city of Atlanta and the many opportunities that a large metropolitan city can offer. Newton County is a progressive county and is prepared for the growth that our community is and has been encountering. A great quality of life, good transportation, more than adequate infrastructure, a progressive business climate, are just a few of the reasons people consider Newton County for the location of their home or business. Enjoy yourself in Newton County, whether you are just visiting or planning on residing here. It will not take long to understand why the people and businesses of this community are proud to call it home.

Newton County offers recreational activities for everyone from golf to fishing and much more! We offer fun and exciting activities for all ages. However you choose to spend your free time, you will truly love the gems Newton County holds.

The golfer in the family will love to spend an afternoon on the links at The Oaks Golf Course or Indian Creek Golf Club. You can also get some practice in at the Golf Training Center Driving Range or the By-Pass Driving Range or at our par three executive course, Windy Hill Golf Course.

For nature lovers, we are home to both the Charlie Elliot Wildlife Center and the Georgia Wildlife Federation. Each offers extensive outdoor activities including hiking, bird watching and many educational opportunities. Charlie Elliot is also home to the Marben Public Fishing Area and Clybel Wildlife Management Area that provides hunting, a shooting range, an archery trail, camping and nature trails.

For the nature and sports fans Turner Lake Complex, home to the Newton County Recreation Commission, brings together serene nature trails and a peaceful lake with state-of-the-art softball facilities, a recreational league football field, two basketball courts in a fabulous gym with a walking track.

Other recreational opportunities can be found at the Covington Family YMCA and at one of our 13 beautiful parks managed by the Newton County Recreation Commission.

Whether watching the filming of a motion picture or enjoying a world renowned violinist, many opportunities abound for a resident or visitor in Newton County. Covington is affectionately referred to as "Hollywood South" because of the numerous television shows, motion pictures, and videos filmed in our community. Visitors frequent the community in search of Sparta, the fictional town from "In the Heat of the Night." Other visitors wish to stroll through the beautifully restored ante-bellum homes and gardens, visit our wildlife centers or tour a winery. The Newton County Library, part of the PINES Library system, offers quiet reading areas and beautiful views as well as a children's area complete with story time and puppet shows. Oxford College students host several productions throughout the year at the Tarbutton Performing Arts Center, on campus, as well as other programs for the public. The Arts Association of Newton County brings world renowned artists and productions to Covington, and offers programs for the youth in our community including voice lessons and the Strings Program. The Choral Guild and the Community Band are excellent opportunities for those that are musically gifted to share their talents. For those seeking outdoor adventure, there is the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center or the Georgia Wildlife Federation. Both of these facilities offer educational programs for the residents of Newton County. In addition to these activities, Newton County has houses of worship for twenty denominations of faith and numerous civic clubs.