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Covington

Newton County, GA

Population

14,190

Walk Score

73 · Very Walkable

Median rent

$1,153

Median home value

$219,400

Founded

1821

Covington is a city in the U.S. state of Georgia and the seat of Newton County, and is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, its population was 14,192.

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On the National Register

Historic districts

  • Covington Historic District · listed 1998
  • Covington Mills and Mill Village Historic District · listed 2000
  • Floyd Street Historic District · listed 1974
  • North Covington Historic District · listed 2000
  • Salem Camp Ground · listed 1998

Notable landmarks

  • Brick Store · listed 2009
  • County Road 73 Bridge
  • CR-228 Bridge over Yellow River
  • Newton County Courthouse · listed 1980

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