Councilman Dwayne Turner

God plan today said get out there and VOTE!!!!!!!!!

Had the pleasure of running into & meeting Brian Kemp & his wife Ms. Kemp today!

Representing Covington ❤️❤️❤️

Two of the major outages on our system have been cleared as of 7:35 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2026 dropping the number of customers out of power from 1,500 to 500. The below areas are currently experiencing outages:
• Alcovy Road / Alcovy Station beyond Alcovy Trestle
• Baker Avenue, Baker Lane, and Baker Road
• Star Dial Road
• Flint Hill Drive
• Farmington Lane
• Todd Drive

Crews are currently working to resolve the outages. As the temperatures begin to drop this evening and precipitation begins to freeze, there is a possibility of more outages. Our crews will be working around the clock, but depending on the number of outages that may occur, power loss may be prolonged. There is a team working in the Electric Department's control center monitoring the outages in real time so when a meter goes out, they get an alert. Thank you again to our customers for their understanding, and please continue to take all precautions to stay safe and warm in the event of an outage.

Please stay warm!

UPDATE: 1/25/26 @ 4:10 PM - City offices will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. We encourage our citizens to continue to monitor the weather for Sunday evening going into Monday, 1/26/26 via their trusted weather source. Extreme cold is moving in and there is potential for treacherous road conditions developing overnight. Utility, p***c works, public safety, and support crews from the City and County are working and on call during this continued weather event.
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Due to the predicted weather forecast, which includes an Ice Storm Warning for our area through 10 AM on Monday, January 26, 2026, city offices are scheduled to open at 10 AM on Monday, January 26th. However, utility, p***c works, public safety, and support crews from the City and County are all ready to work this weekend as the need arises.

Staff will continue to monitor the weather and schedules for openings will be adjusted accordingly. We encourage our citizens to follow their trusted local weather sources to stay up to date with the progression of weather conditions such as the US National Weather Service Peachtree City Georgia and heed all public safety warnings concerning hazardous road conditions.

On Monday, January 12, 2026, the City's LMIG (Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant) paving contractor will begin milling and paving operations on the following streets within the city limits:

• Village Drive from Carlton Trail west to the city limit
• Colony Drive from Village Drive north to the city limit
• Cherokee Drive from Village Drive north to the city limit
• Clearview Drive from Village Drive north to the city limit

Milling and paving of these areas will include traffic control and/or lane closures. Please share with your friends and neighbors who live in this area just off of Carlton Trail beyond Cousins Middle School.

Law Enforcement lost a Good Man it was a honor to call you my captain … Rest in Peace sir!! 💙

Sheriff Ezell Brown and the Newton County Sheriff’s Office are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Capt. Thomas Kunz, who died Jan. 4, 2026.

After more than four decades of dedicated service in law enforcement, Capt. Kunz retired in December 2025 as captain of the Uniform Patrol Division with the Newton County Sheriff’s Office, leaving behind a legacy defined by integrity, leadership and an unwavering commitment to public safety.

Capt. Kunz began his law enforcement career in 1981 with the Lithonia Police Department. In January 1991, he joined the Newton County Sheriff’s Office, where he served the community for 35 years with professionalism, sound judgment and a deep sense of duty. Throughout his career, he earned numerous commendations and played a vital role in shaping patrol operations, mentoring younger deputies and strengthening the agency’s culture of service.

Capt. Kunz led with firmness and clarity, balanced by genuine kindness. He consistently ensured his teams were supported, prepared and mission-focused, leaving a lasting impact on the many deputies and civilian employees who had the privilege of serving alongside him.

We honor Capt. Kunz for his remarkable career, his sacrifice and his lifelong commitment to the community. His legacy will continue to inspire us for years to come.

Rest in peace, Capt. Kunz. Thank you for your service. 💙 Please keep his family, friends and all those whose lives he touched in your prayers.

CITY OF COVINGTON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
2116 STALLINGS STREET | COVINGTON, GA 30014

Expected Attendants - Mayor Fleeta Baggett, Mayor Pro-tem Kimberly Johnson, Council members Anthony Henderson, Dwayne Turner, Travis Moore, Jared Rutberg, Charika Davis, City Manager Tres Thomas, Deputy City Manager John King, City Clerk Audra M. Gutierrez, and City Attorney Frank Turner, Jr.

1. Call to order, invocation, and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
-Mayor Baggett to administer the Oath of Office to new Covington Police Officer Phillip Jean-Louis.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. Discussion of the minutes from the Regular Council Meeting held on December 15, 2025.

NEW BUSINESS
3. Discussion of changes to the agenda.

4. Consent Agenda – no items to consider.

5. Discussion of Special Use Zoning designation/requirements for future Data Centers.

6. Approval to apply for GDOT 2026 Local Maintenance Improvement Grant.

7. Discussion of appointment to the Tree Board.

8. Discussion of participation in Discover Card Merchant Class Action Settlement.

9. Discussion of Miscellaneous Appointments for 2026:
-Frank Turner, Jr. as City Attorney (with assistance from Strickland & Turner, LLP if needed)
-Qader A. Baig as Municipal Court Judge
-Piedmont Physicians as City Physicians

10. Discussion of appointment of Council member Rutberg as Mayor Pro-tem for 2026.

11. Discussion of appointment of Council member Davis as Mayor Pro-tem Elect for 2026.

12. Discussion of change order for Utilities Facilities.

13. Public Comments.

14. Comments from the City Manager.

15. Comments from the Mayor and Council.

16. Adjourn


ADA Compliance: Individuals with disabilities that need certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities may contact the City Clerk at 770-385-2010 promptly to allow the City to make reasonable accommodations for those persons.