covington georgia news and views: Walk Through History - 09/28/09 12:03 PM
If you enjoy history or want to learn more about Covington's history and that of the people who have lived here, here's something you won't want to miss.
On Thursday evening, October 15, the Tourism Division of the Covington/Newton County Chamber of commerce is sponsoring a guided walking tour of the … (0 comments)
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covington georgia news and views: This Is Amaizing! - 09/15/09 04:31 PM
This week begins the autumn season, and Colonel Cob’s Corn Maze in Oxford is open again with an all-new maze and several new attractions.
The pathways through Colonel Cob’s 7-acre cornfield this year is in the shape of a giant pirate ship. You should be able to navigate your way … (2 comments)
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covington georgia news and views: Vampires in Covington Georgia?!... No Way! - 08/20/09 08:17 AM
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This morning, I saw the first flock of geese flying south over my house, foretelling a change of seasons for Covington. Autumn is my favorite time of year, bringing clean, crisp air, beautiful colored leaves against the backdrop of white antebellum columns, SEC football, and vampires. Vampires?!?!
Covington … (5 comments)
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covington georgia news and views: Psst... Hey You... Wanna Buy A "Money Machine?" - 03/07/09 01:15 PM
Think that cute little 3BR/2BA brick and siding foreclosure across town might be a good rental property? Itmay be… Home prices are at a real low. The supply seems almost unlimited. Interest rates are the lowestin years, and more and more people are looking for rentals every day.
Even today – … (6 comments)
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covington georgia news and views: Fix Housing - Fix the Economy: Finally Someone Gets It ! - 01/28/09 10:29 AM
When I checked my email late last night, I had a message from U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson's (R-Ga.) office about a new bill he introduced called the Fix Housing First Homebuyer Tax Credit Act to expand the homebuyer tax credit passed by Congress last year.
Considering the provisions of Senator Isakson's … (9 comments)
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covington georgia news and views: Newton County BOE Rushes Boldly Into 20th Century! - 01/09/09 03:16 PM
Finally! After prolonged, consistent "lobbying" efforts by a small group of parents and citizens concerned with the education of their children and grandchildren in Covington and Newton County, the county Board of Education is establishing two theme schools for next school year. Finally, our school system is moving out of the … (3 comments)
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covington georgia news and views: Covington Restaurants... Smiley's - 12/23/08 03:58 PM
I grew up in the South eating home-cooked Southern food. My Mom was a great cook, as is my wife. But Mom always cooked in ways that we've come to realize weren't so good for you. Her biscuits were made with lard. Chicken, or pork chops or steak was fried. Most … (0 comments)
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covington georgia news and views: A Christmas Hope - 12/22/08 02:59 PM
I'm fortunate enough to have a friend who is also a fine poet. He writes verse all during the year. But every year around this season, there's always something special.
His latest is "A Christmas Hope." This was published in our church program this past Sunday, but deserves to be read by … (0 comments)
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covington georgia news and views: "Hollywood of the South" - 12/10/08 01:12 PM
Covington and the surrounding area have long been known by the nickname "Hollywood of the South." Film-makers, producers and directors all seem drawn to the locale by the character and charm of its Southern-style buildings and homes.
When the film credits roll, "Filmed on location in Covington, Georgia" shows up on … (0 comments)
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covington georgia news and views: The Time Is Now! - Reinforced - 04/18/08 03:51 PM
Around the first of this month, I wrote a short blog called "The Time Is Now!" about when is a good time to buy a house. This morning, an article in the Atlanta Journal Constitution reinforced my idea that there's no better time to buy real estate than now.
Julie Hairston wrote … (0 comments)
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covington georgia news and views: It Ain't Over "Till It's Over - 01/16/08 04:04 PM
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) issued a press release on December 11 of last year entitled "The Worst is Over - Existing Home Sales to trend up in 2008." Yesterday, the Atlanta Journal Constitution published an article on the Business front, above the fold, that shouted "Metro area foreclosures surge." If … (0 comments)
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covington georgia news and views: "Smart Growth" - Not Just A Buzzword - 01/14/08 02:13 PM
I've said before that, in my opinion, we're lucky in Covington and Newton County, Georgia to have government land use planners, commissions and councils who are concerned with proper, sustainable growth in our city and county. A recent survey by the National Association of Realtors® and Smart Growth America supports what … (0 comments)
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covington georgia news and views: Covington Georgia Real Estate: "Top Ten" Follow-Up - 11/08/07 11:02 AM
This is a follow-up to my "Covington Georgia Real Estate: Top Ten Reasons You'll Want To Make Covington Georgia Your Home" post.
Although there were nine other great reasons you might want to live in Covington, Georgia, the Number 1 reason was Covington's "Southern Charm." To reinforce that top reason, here are … (2 comments)
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covington georgia news and views: Covington Georgia Real Estate: Top Ten Reasons You'll Want To Make Covington Georgia Your Home - 11/06/07 03:32 PM
Are you thinking of moving to Georgia... or more specifically Covington, Georgia? If you are, you're making a great choice!!
I may be a bit prejudiced because I live here... and grew up here. But let's see if I can convince you that what I say about Covington, Georgia being a great … (5 comments)
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covington georgia news and views: Covington CityScape: "A Festival for Three Organs" - 10/22/07 01:22 PM
A sleepy Sunday afternoon in Covington, Georgia was roused awake by a magnificent concert today, "A Festival for Three Organs.
Presented by the Newton County Arts Association and the First Presbyterian Church of Covington, "A Festival for Three Organs," featuring concert artists Dan Miller and our own Becky Ramsey and Alice Walker, … (0 comments)
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covington georgia news and views: Covington Living - Cityscape: "Portraits of Hope" - 10/18/07 01:49 PM
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Organizations, such as the American Cancer Society, corporations like RE/MAX, through its Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure sponsorship, and even individual communities are promoting awareness of this illness which strikes thousands of women - and men - each year.
Proudly, Covington is no … (0 comments)
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covington georgia news and views: Covington Living - CityScape Events - 10/10/07 02:28 PM
There's a lot going on in Covington this week and throughout the rest of October.
The "Yellow River Jam" is scheduled for this coming Saturday, October 13th. It promises to be a lot of fun, but is also tied to an important event, the "Rivers Alive Cleanup."
The Rivers Alive Cleanup is sponsored … (0 comments)
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covington georgia news and views: Covington Living - CityScape: Trees - 09/25/07 03:53 PM
This past Tuesday evening I attended the regular meeting of the Newton County Board of Commissioners. If you're attending for a particular reason, like a planning or zoning issue, the meeting is naturally of interest. At other times, the regular business of running the County can be mundane and a bit … (2 comments)
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covington georgia news and views: Covington Living - CityScape - 09/20/07 04:15 PM
This will be my first in what I hope will be a long series of blogs about Covington, Georgia and what it's like to live here. I believe I'm imminently qualified to report what it's like since Covington is my hometown. I live here. I grew up here. And although I … (0 comments)
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covington georgia news and views: What's A "TND," And Do I Need One? - 09/18/07 04:35 PM
TNDs, Traditional Neighborhood Developments, are an emerging national trend in land use planning and development. And once you've seen and experienced one, you'll realize that we could all use a lot more of them.
TNDs successfully recreate the magical environment that flourished in our communities after World War II... front porches, sidewalks, … (3 comments)
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