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==In film and television== | ==In film and television== | ||
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Covington has been featured in numerous TV shows and movies since the 1950s. | Covington has been featured in numerous TV shows and movies since the 1950s. | ||
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*''[[Freaky (film)|Freaky]]'' (2020) | *''[[Freaky (film)|Freaky]]'' (2020) | ||
*''[[The American Barbecue Showdown]]'' (2020, TV series) | *''[[The American Barbecue Showdown]]'' (2020, TV series) | ||
*''[[Jungle Cruise (film)]]'' (2021) | *''[[Jungle Cruise (film)|Jungle Cruise]]'' (2021) | ||
*''[[Just Beyond]]'' (2021, TV series) | *''[[Just Beyond]]'' (2021, TV series) | ||
*''[[Weapons (2025 film)|Weapons]]'' (2025) | |||
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== Notable people == | == Notable people == | ||
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* [[Dinah Watts Pace]], educator, operated an orphanage in the area | |||
* [[Dinah Watts Pace]] | * [[Steadman Vincent Sanford]], [[Chancellor (education)|Chancellor]] of the [[University System of Georgia]] | ||
* [[Steadman Vincent Sanford]] | * [[Curley Weaver]], Early piedmont-style country-bluesman | ||
* [[Curley Weaver]] | * [[David Grier Martin]], President of [[Davidson College]] | ||
* [[David Grier Martin]] | * [[George Adams (musician)|George Adams]], jazz tenor saxophonist | ||
* [[George Adams (musician)|George Adams]] | * [[Leon Ashley]], country music singer | ||
* [[Leon Ashley]] | * [[Boondox]] (David Hutto), rapper on [[Majik Ninja Entertainment]] | ||
* [[Boondox]] (David Hutto) | * [[Dale Carter]], former [[American football|football]] [[cornerback]] in the [[National Football League|NFL]] | ||
* [[Dale Carter]] | * [[Ellia English]], actress best known for her role as Aunt Helen on [[The Jamie Foxx Show]] | ||
* [[Ellia English]] | * [[Akeem Hunt]], former [[American football|football]] [[running back]] in the [[National Football League|NFL]] and [[Canadian Football League|CFL]] | ||
* [[Akeem Hunt]] | * [[Andy Offutt Irwin]], award-winning [[storytelling|storyteller]] and [[recording artist]] | ||
* [[Andy Offutt Irwin]] | * [[Ryan Klesko]], former [[Major League Baseball]] player | ||
* [[Ryan Klesko]] | * [[Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar II]], politician, [[United States Secretary of the Interior|Secretary of the Interior]] for [[Grover Cleveland]], [[Associate Justice]] of the [[Supreme Court of the United States|Supreme Court]] | ||
* [[Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar II]] | * [[Demetrius McCray]], former [[American football|football]] [[cornerback]] in the [[National Football League|NFL]] | ||
* [[Demetrius McCray]] | * [[Drew Parker (musician)|Drew Parker]], [[Grammy]]-nominated country music [[songwriter]] and [[recording artist]] | ||
* [[Drew Parker (musician)|Drew Parker]] | * [[Sheldon Rankins]], [[American football|football]] [[defensive tackle]] in the [[National Football League|NFL]] | ||
* [[Sheldon Rankins]] | * [[Jake Reed (American football)|Jake Reed]], former [[American football|football]] [[wide receiver]] in the [[National Football League|NFL]] | ||
* [[Jake Reed (American football)|Jake Reed]] | * [[Eric Stokes (cornerback)|Eric Stokes]], [[American football|football]] [[cornerback]] for the [[Green Bay Packers]] and the [[Las Vegas Raiders]] in the [[National Football League|NFL]] | ||
* [[Eric Stokes (cornerback)|Eric Stokes]] | * [[Lizzie Wilkerson]], African-American folk artist | ||
* [[Lizzie Wilkerson]] | * [[Elija Godwin]], Olympic track and field athlete | ||
* [[Elija Godwin]] | * [[Stephon Castle]], professional [[basketball]] player for the [[San Antonio Spurs]] | ||
* [[Stephon Castle]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 02:50, 21 October 2025
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Covington is a city in the U.S. state of Georgia and the seat of Newton County,[1] and is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, its population was 14,192.
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.[2] Covington was named for United States Army Brigadier General and United States Congressman Leonard Covington,[3] 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.[4]
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.
Historic districts
The Covington Historic District and the North Covington Historic District within the city are both listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The maps and materials describing these two districts are available for review through City Hall. The Covington Historic District contains Floyd Street and the downtown square. The North Covington Historic District contains North Emory Street and Odum Street as its hub. Both districts have an ordinance to preserve their character, regulating changes proposed for properties, and special permits may be required.
The Covington Mill Village is also a vital part of local history. The Starrsville Historic District, site of the historic settlement of Starrsville, is in the exurban area around Covington. The Newton County Courthouse, brick store, and Salem campground are separately NRHP-listed.[5]
Geography
Covington is located in north central Georgia, in the eastern part of Metro Atlanta. Interstate 20 runs to the north of the city, with access from exits 90, 92, and 93. Via I-20, downtown Atlanta is Template:Convert west, and Augusta is Template:Convert east. U.S. Route 278 also runs through the city, leading east Template:Convert to Rutledge and northwest Template:Convert to Conyers, concurrent with I-20. Other highways that run through the city include Georgia State Routes 36, 81, and 142.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert is land and Template:Convert (0.72%) is water.
Climate
Demographics
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010[6] | Pop 2020[7] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 5,919 | 5,517 | 45.12% | 38.87% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 6,140 | 7,069 | 46.81% | 49.81% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 26 | 28 | 0.20% | 0.20% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 87 | 126 | 0.66% | 0.89% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 10 | 19 | 0.08% | 0.13% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 23 | 86 | 0.18% | 0.61% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 190 | 444 | 1.45% | 3.13% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 723 | 903 | 5.51% | 6.36% |
| Total | 13,118 | 14,192 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 11,547 people, 4,261 households, and 2,906 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 4,542 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 51.55% White, 45.54% Black, 0.18% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.94% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.87% of the population.
There were 4,261 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 23.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.19.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,997, and the median income for a family was $36,408. Males had a median income of $29,622 versus $23,339 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,554. About 14.8% of families and 19.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.7% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Newton County School District
The Newton County School District holds pre-school to grade twelve, and consists of fourteen elementary schools, five middle schools, three high schools, an elementary theme school, and a charter school. The district has 853 full-time teachers and 13,681 students.[9]
Private education
- Grace Christian Academy
- Montessori School of Covington
- Providence Classical Christian School
- Peachtree Academy
- Covington Academy
- Point of Grace Christian School
- First Baptist Academy
Higher education
- Georgia Piedmont Technical College - Covington Campus[10]
- Perimeter College at Georgia State University - Newton County Campus[11]
- Emory University - Oxford Campus[12]
Tourism events
- Gaither's Plantation hosts a Fall Festival every year.
- The Satsuki Garden Club conducts tours of historic houses in Covington every other Christmas.
- The Vampire Diaries, Mystic Falls Tours[13]
Economy
Archer Aviation's Midnight eVTOL air taxi is set to be manufactured in Covington by carmaker Stellantis (merger of Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot).[14]
In film and television
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Covington has been featured in numerous TV shows and movies since the 1950s.
- A Man called Peter (1955)
- False Face (1977)
- The Dukes of Hazzard (1979, TV series, first 5 episodes)
- The Prize Fighter (1979)
- Little Darlings (1980)
- The Cannonball Run (1981)
- Coward of the County (1981, TV movie)
- Door to Door (1985)
- Jason Lives: Friday the 13th Part VI (1986)
- Resting Place (1986, TV movie)
- A Fathers Homecoming (1988)
- In the Heat of the Night (1988–1995, TV series)
- Sudie and Simpson (1990)
- Carolina Skeletons (1991)
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- Stay the Night (1992)
- I'll Fly Away (1991–1992, TV series)
- Grass Roots (1992)
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- My Cousin Vinny (1992)
- Kalifornia (1993)
- The Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All (1993 film adaption of 1989 book)
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- A Simple Twist of Fate (1994)
- Savannah (1996, TV series)
- Fled (1996)
- Flash (1997, TV movie)
- Miss Evers' Boys (1997 TV movie)
- Remember the Titans (1999)
- The Price of a Broken Heart (1999, TV movie)
- Wayward Son (1999)
- Run Ronnie Run (2000)
- The Accountant (2001, short film)
- Boycott (2001 film) (2001, TV movie)
- TV Road Trip (2002, documentary)
- Sweet Home Alabama (2002)
- Autorequiem (2002)
- The Fighting Temptations (2003)
- Turbulance! (2004)
- The Spy/Fancy Dress (2004)
- Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius (2004)
- Three Wishes (2005, TV series, episode 3)
- False River (2005)
- Boxed In (2005)
- Madea's Family Reunion (2006)
- Dangerous Calling (2008)
- Get Low (2009)
- Halloween II (2009)
- The Family That Preys (2009)
- Fly By (2009)
- The Vampire Diaries (2009–2017, TV series)
- Pretty Little Liars (2010–2018, TV series)
- The Walking Dead (2010, TV series, episode 1)
- Footloose (2011)
- American Reunion (2012)[15]
- The Odd Life of Timothy Green (2012)
- Selma (2014)[16]
- Taken 3 (2014)
- Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors (2015, TV movie)
- Vacation (2015)
- Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018)
- Dumplin' (2018)
- Legacies (2018–2022), TV series)
- Doctor Sleep (2019)
- Sweet Magnolias (2020, TV series)
- Freaky (2020)
- The American Barbecue Showdown (2020, TV series)
- Jungle Cruise (2021)
- Just Beyond (2021, TV series)
- Weapons (2025)
Notable people
- Dinah Watts Pace, educator, operated an orphanage in the area
- Steadman Vincent Sanford, Chancellor of the University System of Georgia
- Curley Weaver, Early piedmont-style country-bluesman
- David Grier Martin, President of Davidson College
- George Adams, jazz tenor saxophonist
- Leon Ashley, country music singer
- Boondox (David Hutto), rapper on Majik Ninja Entertainment
- Dale Carter, former football cornerback in the NFL
- Ellia English, actress best known for her role as Aunt Helen on The Jamie Foxx Show
- Akeem Hunt, former football running back in the NFL and CFL
- Andy Offutt Irwin, award-winning storyteller and recording artist
- Ryan Klesko, former Major League Baseball player
- Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar II, politician, Secretary of the Interior for Grover Cleveland, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
- Demetrius McCray, former football cornerback in the NFL
- Drew Parker, Grammy-nominated country music songwriter and recording artist
- Sheldon Rankins, football defensive tackle in the NFL
- Jake Reed, former football wide receiver in the NFL
- Eric Stokes, football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers and the Las Vegas Raiders in the NFL
- Lizzie Wilkerson, African-American folk artist
- Elija Godwin, Olympic track and field athlete
- Stephon Castle, professional basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs
See also
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- Main Street Bank, former local bank
References
External links
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- The City of Covington official site
- Downtown Covington
- The Covington/Newton County Chamber of Commerce
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- ↑ Oxford College of Emory University, Retrieved June 24, 2010.
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