Newton County

Newton County is an administrative division in northern Georgia covering approximately 279 square miles of land. The city of Covington serves as its administrative center, while the Newton County School System manages education across the region and the Social Circle City School District serves specific communities.

The county was established in 1821 and named after Sergeant John Newton, who served under General Francis Marion during the American Revolutionary War. This naming honored a soldier who played a role in the early years of American independence.

The county has served as a filming location for television series, with Covington attracting productions like The Dukes of Hazzard and In The Heat of the Night. These productions have made the area recognizable to visitors interested in exploring where scenes were filmed.

As the county spans a large area, it helps to plan ahead and decide which communities or sections you want to explore. The presence of multiple school districts suggests different neighborhoods, so planning based on your interests makes navigation easier.

The county was the birthplace of Georgia's 4-H movement, which began in 1904 with simple clubs for girls and boys and adopted its current name by 1906. This youth organization later spread far beyond its local origins.

GPS coordinates: 32.38828,-89.13175

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:25