You’ll love all there is in Covington – everything from “Main Street” to The Heat of the Night souvenir shop – and what this fine community has to offer you. Covington was founded in 1822 and named after General Leonard Covington, an American Revolutionary soldier. Like most Georgia communities, the development of the cotton mill brought the first real signs of prosperity to the area.

The community of Covington has been designated a Main Street city because of the 19th century architecture that graces this gorgeous town. You’ll find true value in your home and you will have the opportunity to invest in a part of history here in Covington. The area’s drawing business is in textiles, concrete pipes & lumber mills. Covington Mills is located 2 miles away from Covington.

Businesses in Covington are The Bank Of Covington, Newton Federal Savings & Loan Association and Twin Hills Farm. Other large businesses are Covington Ford-Mercury Inc., Covington Furniture Co. Inc., and Covington Furniture Exchange.

But more than the real estate opportunities available to you is the community itself. The people of Covington are a close group of people who are always willing to lend a hand.

Whether you’re here to retire, go to school, raise a family or start a business, Covington all you need. Come experience a way of life where comfort and safety are the norm. So come experience the heat of the night in Covington!