City of Covington, GA - Government

Stello & the Supes brought the funk, the soul, and the fun to the Celebrating Juneteenth Concert at Legion Field on Friday, June 19, 2026! Thank you to everyone who joined us...from our friends at The Arts Association in Newton County and Takeda to the food trucks and the band! Of course, a big shout out to our community who came out with smiles, moves, and celebratory vibes!

And the celebration will continue when the Annual Juneteenth Parade moves through downtown Covington on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 10 a.m.!

The Annual Juneteenth Parade, presented by the Newton County Historical Committee on Black Heritage Preservation, will come through downtown Covington on Saturday, June 20, 2026! Starting at 10 a.m., the parade will kickoff at Newton Drive and Mill Street and make its way to the Square via Anderson Avenue and Floyd Street.

▶Please expect traffic delays as roads will close by 9:30 a.m. on Saturday morning along the route, with the Square closing earlier in the morning.

For a route map to see which roads are impacted and to find your perfect spot along the route, please visit https://cityofcovington.org/index.php?section=visit-calendar&evtid=1575.

Juneteenth was designated as a federal holiday in 2021, but it has been celebrated for over a century in communities across the United States. Although the Emancipation Proclamation was signed in 1863 by President Abraham Lincoln, enslaved people in Texas did not receive word until June 19, 1865 that more than 250,000 in the state were free by executive decree. Juneteenth derives its name from combining “June” and “nineteenth.”

City of Covington offices are closed today, Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth.

On Friday, June 19, 2026, come out to Legion Field (3173 Mill Street NE) for the Celebrating Juneteenth concert with the soulful stylings of Stello & the Supes. The concert starts at 7 p.m. and Chick-fil-A Covington - Atlanta Pizza & Gyro - Scoops Covington - Lily & Sparrow Mercantile - Issa Funnel - The Chocolate Box will be onsite.

For the concert, no tents are allowed, but coolers are allowed. Handicap parking only in the Legion Field lot and public parking along Newton Drive/around Sharp Stadium. Golf cart parking will be at the back of the field. Bring a blanket or chair and your dancing shoes to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday with music and community!

As of Wednesday afternoon, June 17, 2026, two ongoing projects have been completed. Butler Avenue at Thompson Avenue and the Eastside Trail from Hazelbrand Road & Martin Street to the underpass of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd are now open to the public. Thank you for your patience during these closures.

City of Covington offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

Due to the closure of City offices, City of Covington customers whose normal yard waste pickup day is *Friday* will have their yard waste picked up on Thursday, June 18, 2026. No other days will be affected. ▶️Residential garbage service will not be impacted. Please place your cans out for your normal pickup day.◀️

The Covington Farmers Market will be closed on Saturday, June 20, 2026, but it will return to Heirloom Park @ the Covington Welcome Center (1143 Oak Street SE, 30014) on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mark your calendars to come out on June 27th to restock on your favorites and find something new for some fresh family fun at the Covington Farmers Market...where community grows.🌻

Covington Farmers Market 2026 Season: The market is open almost every Saturday at Heirloom Park through August 29, 2026. It will be closed on June 20, July 4, and August 1, and will move to the Square for the Christmas in July Market on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

Celebrating the Stars and Stripes as the official United States flag since 1777, June 14th was officially designated National Flag Day in 1949 by an Act of Congress under President Truman. The flag has officially changed 27 times, each time a new state(s) joined the United States. The current flag was raised on July 4, 1960 when Hawaii joined the United States. The USA’s 50-star flag has flown for over six decades, the longest flying version.🇺🇸

On Friday, June 19, 2026, Stello & the Supes will be taking the stage at Legion Field for the 2026 Celebrating Juneteenth Concert! The concert starts at 7 p.m. and gates open at 6 p.m. Chick-fil-A Covington - Atlanta Pizza & Gyro - Scoops Covington - Issa Funnel - Lily & Sparrow Mercantile and The Chocolate Box will be onsite with their food trucks. Bring a blanket or chair for seating and enjoy the Juneteenth holiday evening with music and community!

It’s a beautiful, albeit warm, Saturday morning in Covington, Georgia…the perfect start for a farmers market! Visit the Covington Farmers Market at Heirloom Park @ the Covington Welcome Center (1143 Oak Street SE, 30014) today, Saturday, June 13, 2026, between 9 AM and 12 PM. Located only two blocks off the Square, enjoy shopping bakers, farmers, artisans, and more beneath the shade of the park’s trees.

Have a great weekend Covington!☀️🌻❤️