Covington, Georgia
Covington is a city of 14,584 people in Newton County, Georgia, founded in 1821.
Why visit Covington
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 93 places to eat and 11 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Oxford Historic District, Newton County Courthouse and Ashton Hills Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Covington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Covington
Covington is a city in the U.S. state of Georgia and the county seat of Newton County, and is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, its population was 14,192.
From the Wikipedia article Covington, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Oxford Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic district in Oxford, Georgia, USA
Newton County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Courthouse in Georgia, United States
Orna Villa
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Georgia, United States
Porterdale Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic district in Porterdale, Georgia
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
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Restaurants and cafes93
Applebee's
Diner · American · 1.4 mi
5176 Highway 278 Northwest, Covington
Su-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-25:00
Bread & Butter Bakery
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Coffee, Pastry · 1.0 mi
1124 Monticello Street Southwest, Covington
Mo-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 08:00-20:00
Chili's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 1.2 mi
14480 Paras Drive, Covington
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
El Chaparro Tex-Mex Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.7 mi
6193 Highway 278, Covington
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 1.1 mi
10340 Industrial Boulevard Northeast, Covington
Su-Th 06:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 06:00-02:00
Jim Stalvey's
Restaurant · Steak House · 0.8 mi
3132 Highway 278 Northwest, Covington
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-16:00
Kobe Hibachi & Sushi
Restaurant · Japanese · 0.6 mi
3161 Elm Street Northeast, Covington
Mo,We-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:30-21:00
LongHorn Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.5 mi
6112 Pavilion Way Northwest, Covington
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Nagoya Japanese Steakhouse
Restaurant · Japanese · 2.3 mi
1065 Access Road Northwest, Covington
Mo-Fr 11:30-14:30,16:30-21:30; Sa 16:30-22:30; Su 12:00-14:30,16:30-21:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza
4169 Highway 278 Northeast, Covington
Su-Th 10:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-24:00
Royal Palace
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.3 mi
4188 Highway 278 Northwest, Covington
Mo,We-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:30-21:00
81 more on the map.
Where to stay11
Quality Inn Covington
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
10225 John R. Williams Highway, Covington
History
Covington was founded by European immigrants to the United States. It was incorporated in 1821 as the seat of the newly organized Newton County. Covington was named for United States Army Brigadier General and United States Congressman Leonard Covington, a hero of the War of 1812.
The settlement grew with the advent of the railroad in 1845. Covington incorporated as a city in 1854.
In 1864, General Sherman's troops marched through during their March to the Sea. Although they looted the city, destroying numerous buildings, several antebellum homes were spared.
From the History section of Covington, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship32
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.8 mi
10235 Eagle Drive, Covington
Saint Augustine Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 3.5 mi
11524 US-278, Covington
Shopping21
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries25
Healthcare10
DaVita Newton County Dialysis
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.3 mi
10132 Carlin Drive, Covington
Map of Covington
219 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 34°F | 4.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 37°F | 5.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 42°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 50°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 58°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 67°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 70°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 64°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 53°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 41°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 36°F | 4.9 in | 0.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Covington Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Newton County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-01-16: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gwinnett County Airport - Briscoe Field (LZU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 27 miles away.
- Conyers 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Candler-McAfee 26 mi west, about 41 min by car
- Belvedere Park 26 mi northwest, about 41 min by car
- Clarkston 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Decatur 28 mi northwest, about 45 min by car
- Chamblee 32 mi northwest, about 52 min by car
- Brookhaven 33 mi northwest, about 54 min by car
- Atlanta 35 mi west, about 56 min by car
- Athens-Clarke County 36 mi northeast, about 58 min by car
- Sandy Springs 38 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Newton County Courthouse - Covington, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Covington Mills historic District Worsham Street photo one, Covington mills, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Covington Mills historic District – Worsham Street, Covington mills, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Covington Mill historic DistrictPhoto from original registration with the national registry of historic places, Covington mills, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Covington Mills historic District intersection of Worsham Street and Wheat Street, Covington mills, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Covington Mills historic District Wheat Street photo one, Covington mills, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Covington Mills Historic District - Worsham Street, Covington mills, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Covington Mills historic District – Wheat Street, Covington mills, CC BY-SA 4.0
- City of Covington Water Treatment Plant Pond - panoramio (1), Zeike, CC BY 3.0
- City of Covington Water Treatment Plant Pond - panoramio, Zeike, CC BY 3.0
- City of Covington Water Treatment Plant - panoramio, Zeike, CC BY 3.0
- Not in Service Railroad 5148 U.S. 278, Covington, GA 30014 - panoramio (3), Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Not in Service Railroad 5148 U.S. 278, Covington, GA 30014 - panoramio (1), Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Not in Service Railroad 5148 U.S. 278, Covington, GA 30014 - panoramio (2), Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Not in Service Railroad 5148 U.S. 278, Covington, GA 30014 - panoramio, Mikeiamunion21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oxford city plan (1837), Edward Lloyd Thomas, Public domain
- Diario de un vampiro, El cubanon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First National Bank Barn, ford8n, CC BY 2.0
- Lauda Musicam family and children's concert and "petting zoo" (7327742516), Jason Riedy, CC BY 2.0
- Orna Villa, Haha169, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Seney Hall, Haha169, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Allen Memorial, Haha169, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Church, Oxford, Georgia - Entrance, Tracy Andersen Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Church, Oxford, Georgia - Balcony, Tracy Andersen Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Church, Oxford, Georgia - Balcony Right, Tracy Andersen Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Church, Oxford, Georgia - Balcony Overhang Left, Tracy Andersen Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Church, Oxford, Georgia - Roofline, Tracy Andersen Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Church, Oxford, Georgia - Balcony Left, Tracy Andersen Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Church, Oxford, Georgia - Aisle, Tracy Andersen Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Church, Oxford, Georgia 04 - Balcony Stairs Right, Tracy Andersen Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Church, Oxford, Georgia - View from Balcony, Tracy Andersen Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Church, Oxford, Georgia - Pew Etching, Tracy Andersen Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Church, Oxford, Georgia - Balcony Overhang Right, Tracy Andersen Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Church, Oxford, Georgia - Balcony Stairs Left, Tracy Andersen Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Church, Oxford, Georgia - Stairs, Tracy Andersen Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS047-E-147126 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS059-E-39744 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Boar's Nest, ford8n, CC BY 2.0
- ISS047-E-89539 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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