Covington, Georgia: This Is For You
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Covington, Georgia: This Is For You

We Are Just A Little Town Off I-20

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Covington, Georgia: This Is For You
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If you live in Covington, hey neighbor. If you don't, welcome to our home town. Covington is just a little town off I-20. Everywhere you go, you will see someone you know. When community events happen in the square, you will see everyone you graduated high school with. It is one of those small towns that is big enough that you can live away from town, but if you need anything you will have to drive 15 minutes to get it. If you live in Covington, here are some things you can relate to.

1. There are multiple Mexican restaurants, but almost everyone goes to El Charro.

You either like the old one or the new one.

2. There are two Walmarts, the old one and the new one.

The new one has been around for a while, but it will always be the "new Walmart."

3. More than likely your hair salon is on the square, and when you go you get to catch up on all the town gossip.

Since everyone knows everyone, it really isn't gossiping. It's keeping up.

4. You take back roads everywhere you go.

There is only a lot of traffic of 278, but you know back roads to get to your destination so you only have to drive on 278 when you absolutely have to, like to get to Chick-fil-A.

5. It does not matter what restaurant you go to, you know the waiter.

Whether you went to school with them, or they are your mom's friend's son, you know 'em!

6. Your best friend from the local college may live in another county, but you can hit one back road and be there in no time.

My best friend lives two towns away, but it's only a 35 minute drive!

7. You see everyone at Walmart.

In high school, it was the place to hang out. Why? Because it was the most exciting place within ten miles.

8. Some people say we are the "Hollywood of the South".

"The Vampire Diaries" is the most popular thing being filmed here right now, but classic films like "The Dukes of Hazard" have been filmed here too.

9. High school football games get the whole town excited.

Football is where the heart is, and the heart of our town is in football. You can catch everyone at a football game, and it's a great gathering.

10. When community events happen, everyone comes out and it is like a big family reunion.

The 4th of July is a big event for Covington. We get a 30 minute firework show after dark, but you show up two hours early so you can walk around the square and socialize with everyone you haven't seen in a while!

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