Newsletter • February, 2024 • Covington, GA | | The new year is off to a great start | Get ready for a fun February in Covington, GA! | | |
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Black History Art Show
February 12-16 • Legion Field, 3173 Mill Street
| In celebration of Black History Month, Discover Covington teamed up with the Newton County School System to display artwork from our local schools with the theme “The Dreams of a People: Celebrating Black History Month.” Check out the artwork all week, from Monday, February 12 through Thursday, February 15 from noon-6 PM. We will end the week with a special showcase of the artwork on Friday, February 16 at 5:30 PM. |
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Magnolia Drive-In: Black Panther
Friday, February 16, 7PM • Legion Field, 3173 Mill Street
| Immediately following the Black History Art Show at Legion Field, join us for a special screening of one of the most successful Marvel movies of all time: Black Panther (2018). Grab dinner from your favorite local restaurant, or enjoy one of the food trucks on-site. Don’t worry if it’s chilly outside – you can enjoy the movie from your cozy car! |
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Dueling Pianos
Saturday, February 24, 8PM • The Social Goat Tavern, 1115 Church St.
| These talented musicians have played in Covington before. The battle is on to see who wins the night! This is a must-see-and-hear. |
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Collegiate Softball Invitational
February 16-18, 8:00 p.m.
Turner Lake Softball Complex, 6185 Turner Lake Rd., NW
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The weekend promises to be both fun and exciting. Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) will host the 1st Annual Softball Invitational. The teams competing include Alabama State, Howard University, and Fort Valley State. Come and cheer for your favorite team.
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Welcome to Mystic Falls
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00p.m. / Saturday, 10:00a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Covington Welcome Center, 1143 Oak St., NE
| The best place to start your tour of Covington is the Welcome Center, home of a lively museum dedicated to The Vampire Diaries and other TV shows and movies filmed in Covington. The friendly staff is ready to get your tour started in the right direction. Take your time – the museum is free. Be sure to pick up maps and brochures to guide you through your stay. |
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Black History Month Parade
Saturday, February 24, 10:30 AM • Downtown Covington
| | Celebrate the contributions of African Americans to the history and culture of Covington. Walk the Cricket Frog Trail from Pace Street to West Street to read signs about Newton County Black history. | | |
This 12-acre urban woodland behind the Newton County Library offers shady peace and quiet in the middle of the city. See the artwork, walk the paths, and feel yourself relax. Check out a book from the library, find your perfect spot, and enjoy the day.
| | You'll always find something to do in and around Covington. Make Covington your headquarters for enjoying all the shopping, dining, events, and outdoor recreation you can handle. | | | | |
