Newton County, Administrative division in Georgia, United States
Newton County spans 279 square miles of land in the north central region of Georgia, with Covington serving as its county seat.
The county, established on December 24, 1821, received its name from Sergeant John Newton, who fought in the American Revolutionary War.
Newton County's film industry presence includes productions of The Dukes of Hazzard, In The Heat of the Night, and Remember the Titans in Covington.
The county maintains an extensive network of highways, including Interstate 20 and multiple state routes connecting residents to surrounding regions.
Turner Lake in Newton County ranks among Metro Atlanta's primary fishing destinations according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Location: Georgia
Inception: November 30, 1858
Capital city: Covington
Shares border with: Walton County, Butts County, Morgan County, Jasper County, Henry County, Rockdale County
Website: http://co.newton.ga.us
GPS coordinates: 33.59924,-83.85873
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:55
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Monastery of the Holy Spirit
19.3 km
Indian Springs State Park
39.6 km
Hard Labor Creek State Park
25.8 km
Panola Mountain
28.2 km
Holy Cross Cathedral
28.6 km
Newton County Courthouse
293 m
McDonough Historic District
31.7 km
Orna Villa
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Carter-Newton House
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Monticello High School
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Locust Grove Institute
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Butts County Courthouse
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Oxford Historic District
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Henry County Courthouse
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Rockdale County Jail
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Conyers Commercial Historic District
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Idlewilde
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Globe Hotel
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Brown House
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J. R. Carmichael House
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The Seminary
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Jasper County Courthouse
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Locust Grove Historic District
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Walton County Courthouse
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Monroe City Hall
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Almand-O'Kelley-Walker House
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