Covington is a city in the U.S. state of Georgia and the seat of Newton County,[5] and is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Although they looted the city, destroying numerous buildings, several antebellum homes were spared.

The maps and materials describing these two districts are available for review through City Hall.

Both districts have an ordinance to preserve their character, regulating changes proposed for properties, and special permits may be required.

The Newton County Courthouse, brick store, and Salem campground are separately NRHP-listed.

[4] Covington is located in north central Georgia, in the eastern part of Metro Atlanta.

Other highways that run through the city include Georgia State Routes 36, 81, and 142.

[13] Archer Aviation's Midnight eVTOL air taxi is set to be manufactured in Covington by carmaker Stellantis (merger of Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot).