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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Covington council OKs permits for dance school, auto repair shop, private school
COVINGTON, Ga. Adhering to recommendations from the city’s Planning and Development staff, members of the Covington City Council unanimously approved the issuance of special use permits March 15 allowing a dance school, an auto body repair shop and a private school to locate within city limits.
The unnamed dance school said to be relocating from Rockdale County will be located in the same shopping center as Ingles and Roses on Turner Lake Road. The property owner was listed as KNA Family LLC. The special-use permit applicant’s name was listed as Shalay Terrel.
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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Covington could save $1.5 million over 20 years with new energy plan Covington crews work on restoring power after wind blew down a pole on Hwy. 278. - photo by Matt Smith
COVINGTON, Ga. In partnership with Schneider Electric, the city of Covington’s pursuit to be more environmentally friendly could pay off handsomely in the long run.
According to a study conducted by Schneider Electric, the city could save up to $1.5 million over the next 20 years by taking necessary steps to cut energy usage. Steps would include installing interior and exterior LED lighting, street lighting upgrades, smart controls for lighting, smart buildings and HVAC automation, water conservation and envelope/weatherization.
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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Covington council denies permit for potential Hwy. 278 oil change business
COVINGTON, Ga. An application for a special use permit to open an oil change business on Georgia Hwy. 278 was denied by the Covington City Council during its regular meeting Monday, Jan. 4.
The council also elected to table items that included discussion and a public hearing for to rezone property at 9155 Jackson Highway from NR2 (Neighborhood Residential District 2) to NR3 (Neighborhood Residential District 3) for “proposed future development;” discussion of requests for proposals for broker services for employee benefits; and discussion of the first reading of an ordinance amending the city’s “Electric Service Tariff.”