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š± Covingtonās Jalen Farmer just made the NFLāsee how he got there.
Covington, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Covington! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Covingtonās Jalen Farmer just made the NFLāsee how he got there.
Also on today's calendar: Fairy Festival at Chimney Park.
Today's riddle: What is round on both ends and hi in the middle? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Warmer with variable clouds, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 78, low: 58.
- Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Indianapolis Takes Kentucky's Jalen Farmer in Fourth Round of NFL Draft (nationofblue.com) ā A hometown connection is heading to the NFL, as Covington native Jalen Farmer was drafted in the fourth round by the Indianapolis Colts after a standout career on Kentuckyās offensive line. The 6-foot-5 guard started 24 straight games, earned SEC honors, and impressed scouts with strong blocking grades and academic achievements. His selection continues Kentuckyās streak of producing NFL linemen. 
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SPRING HILL COMMUNITY DAY 2026
Spring Hill Park, 757 Lower River Rd, Covington
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Saturday May 2
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Fairy Festival at Chimney Park
Chimney Park , 8201 Hazelbrand Rd , Covington
2:00 pm
Saturday May 2
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Quick Drop Weekly Auto Auction ā Sundays @ 3PM
Quickdrop Impounding Towing and Recovery INC , 2481 Covington Hwy , Conyers
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Marvel Us Mondays: Week 11
Master's Touch , 2794 Mcgarity Rd , Social Circle
10:00 am -
"The 39 Steps"
Conyers Rockdale Council for the Arts , 910 Center St NE , Conyers
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DISNEY'S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, JR
Walnut Grove High School , 4863 Guthrie Cemetery Rd , Loganville
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Ms. Fanci Paint & Sip with Karaoke
Blockers Soul Food Restaurant & Sports Bar , 2145 Pace St , Covington
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Guys & Dolls, Jr. Saturday 5/2/2026 Performance
Newton County STEAM Academy , 10245 Eagle Dr , Covington
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Marvel Us Mondays: Week 12
Master's Touch , 2794 Mcgarity Rd , Social Circle
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Skills for Life
Master's Touch , 2794 Mcgarity Rd , Social Circle
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Daughters of the King Tea Party
Master's Touch , 2794 Mcgarity Rd , Social Circle
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Friends Bookstore SALE
Conyers-Rockdale Library System , 864 Green St SW , Conyers
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- Covington golf tournament to help local students āNewsPost Read on Patch
- Good morning neighbors let me say After over 100 appointments beating Cancer I am finally proud of myself!
Let me smile For your You God ! Smile for those who accept it ! Smile to believe in myself! Smile because I feel Love ! Smile ! Because Iām beautifulā¦ (Nextdoor Longcreek) - Had a great time performing for the city of Gainesville last night.
Didn't bring home the grand prize but I feel confident saying we definitely left an impression! Overwhelming show of support from the crowd and Iā¦ (Nextdoor Pebble Brooke)
- Sherwin Williams posted a job opening for Store Associate in Covington. Apply here.
- Fish Window Cleaning posted a job opening for Sales Representative/ Window Cleaner in Covington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Covington here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Ohio (Thank you Mary D. for sending it in!)
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