Covington City Council votes 4-2 to place no restrictions on Halloween September 29, 2020 Rockdale Citizen The Covington City Council approved a motion to not limit Halloween activities in neighborhoods at its Sept. 21 meeting. The vote was 4-2, with council members Susie Keck and Hawnethia Williams casting the dissenting votes.
Covington City Clerk Audra Gutierrez named Georgia Clerk of the Year September 24, 2020 Rockdale Citizen Covington City Clerk Audra Gutierrez has been named the 2020 Clerk of the Year by the Georgia Municipal Clerks Association (GMCA).
Covington council approves grant funding for COVID-affected businesses September 24, 2020 Covington News Covington City Council members have approved spending more than $31,000 to help businesses left out of a previous round of grants that helped cover losses due to COVID-19 interrupting operations.
Roses to occupy Covington K-Mart property September 17, 2020 Covington News “We look forward to welcoming Roses and NexGen storage to Covington and filling a large vacancy at one of our city’s gateways,”Covington Economic Development Manager William Smith said.
Covington amends mask mandate September 11, 2020 Covington News The Covington City Council approved two amendments to its current mask mandate Wednesday, Sept. 9.
Former Covington 911 director helping lead state’s disaster response September 9, 2020 Covington News The city’s longtime former E-911 director is now a leader of the state government’s response to future natural and manmade disasters.
Belton: Ramsey’s love for Covington made him ‘giant of a man’ September 8, 2020 Covington News "Mayor Samuel David Ramsey went on to his eternal reward late last week. While our Savior will welcome his faithful servant warmly into His loving arms, we the living will be sorry for our loss." - David Belton
Covington approves mask ordinance September 1, 2020 Covington News Wearing masks will be required on city properties in Covington, effective Tuesday, Sept. 1.
Services set for former Covington Police chief Bob Moody September 1, 2020 Covington News "It is with a heavy heart that we report that former Covington Police Chief Bob Moody passed away (Friday)," the Covington Police Department reported on its Facebook page.
Residence Inn coming to Covington August 31, 2020 Covington News Another hotel chain is headed to the city of Covington, this time for travelers looking to stay a while.