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Located 30 minutes east of Atlanta on Interstate 20, you can experience the timeless charm of this beautiful area.

Whether strolling the city streets of Covington and Oxford or biking through the countryside, you will see a mixture of past and present that is distinctively Newton County.

Not only is Newton County a place of beauty and prosperity, but it is also a venue filled with art and culture. Nestled inside this community is an appreciation for the arts that is so strong it attracts the finest performers from around the world.

Some of the major industries of the country call Covington home and are a vital part of the community. Just a few of these are SKC, Hercules, General Mills, Mead, Stanley-Proto, Tenneco, Bridgstone Sports, C.R. Bard, Saint-Gobbain Desjoqueres, and Komatsu ForkLifts. Covington's Industrial Parks are expanding at a rapid pace.

People across the country have come to know Covington from the film industry that has existed for many years. "In the Heat of the Night", "Dukes of Hazzard", "My Cousin Vinny", "Through Hazels Eyes", "Past the Bleachers", "I'll Fly Away" and many others were filmed in the Covington area.

An active community with a fine education system, exellent medical facility, and a great recreation program makes Newton County a wonderful place to call home.

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