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History, Hollywood come together in Covington FROM STAFF REPORTS The city of Covington, known as “The Hollywood of the South,” has been and continues to be the setting for many television series as well as TV movies and major motion pictures. As such, many sites throughout the city have become familiar to viewers around the world. The history of the city is one aspect that makes it such an appealing venue for filmmakers. Covington was incorporated in 1822 and is the seat of Newton County. It is the largest of the five cities in Newton County. Covington offers a vibrant downtown area and numerous events to engage residents and visitors. Among those events are the Independence in the Park Fourth of July celebration, Christmas on the Square and Thursday noontime concerts on the Square in May and September in conjunction with the Arts Association in Newton
Total Population: 13,916 (July 2015 est.) Population Growth from 2010: 6.1 percent White: 46.8 percent Black: 47.4 percent Hispanic: 5.5 percent Asian: 0.7 percent Households: 5,125 Median Household Income: $36,678 High School Education or Higher: 77.8 percent
County. Covington is governed by a sixmember City Council and mayor, who are all elected to four-year terms. The city manager is appointed and serves at the pleasure of the council. The mayor and council meet on the first and third Mondays of each month. A work session is held prior
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Covington’s many historic homes, such as this one that has been converted to the Twelve Oaks bed and breakfast, have made the city a draw for television and movie productions. (Staff Photo: Sue Ann Kuhn-Smith)
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to each meeting at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Covington info: • City Hall: 2194 Emory St. • Phone: 770-385-2000 • Fax: 770-385-2060 • Website: cityofcovington.org • Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday • Mayor: Ronnie Johnston • City Manager: Leigh Anne Knight Council members: • Post 1 East Ward: Chris Smith • Post 1 West Ward: Kenneth Morgan
• Post 2 East Ward: Michael Whatley • Post 2 West Ward: Hawnethia Williams • Post 3 East Ward: Josh McKelvey • Post 3 West Ward: Ocie Franklin • City Clerk: Audra Gutierrez The city of Covington provides the following services: water and sewer, electricity, natural gas, garbage collection and recycling, police and fire protection. Covington also owns Covington Municipal Airport, a general aviation facility.
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