🌱 Why a Covington data center project triggered state violations and protests

What's up Covington! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why a Covington data center project triggered state violations and protests
• How Covington's new ordinance could land parents in court

Also on today's calendar: COVINGTON MOVIE TOURS and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 96 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 70.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Georgia Air Permits Draw Data Center Backlash (earthtimes.org) — A controversial "pop‑up" power plant for a data center in Covington began construction before final air permits were issued, prompting state violation notices and a work stoppage. That episode now anchors a statewide debate over how Georgia handles air permits for data centers, whether residents get advance notice, and how much pollution oversight should remain at the federal versus state level.
   

• Parents are being held responsible for their kids' crimes under new laws • NC Newsline (ncnewsline.com) — Covington officials have adopted a new ordinance that can fine or even jail parents when their children commit offenses like vandalism, shoplifting, or curfew violations, making local families directly liable for youth misconduct. The move is part of a wider national trend of parental responsibility laws, even as experts question whether such measures actually reduce juvenile crime or unfairly burden low‑income and single‑parent households.
   

📸 Around Covington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Covington

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 27
• 2026 THINK & THRIVE →
  Legion Field - Covington Fairgrounds, 3173 Mill St NE, Covington
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 5
• COVINGTON MOVIE TOURS →
  Main Street Trolleys Movie Tours, 1137 Church St, Covington
  12:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Benton House Veterans Breakfast →
  Benton House of Covington, 7155 Dearing Rd, Covington
  9:30 am
Thursday September 17
• Parkinson's Support Group →
  Benton House of Covington, 7155 Dearing Rd, Covington
  3:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 20
• Commissioner Doreen Williams' 8th Annual Nonprofit Appreciation Brunch →
  Costley Mill Park, 2455 Costley Mill Rd NE, Conyers
  10:00 am
• Rockdale County Board of Education Meeting Regular Session
  Rockdale County 960 Pine Street NE, Conyers
  7:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• Rockdale Farmers Market →
  Wheeler Park, 1400 Parker Rd SE, Conyers
  1:00 pm
Monday August 24
• Listening & Learning Tour with Superintendent Dr. Johnson - RCHS Cl
  Rockdale County RCHS Theater, 1174 Bulldog Circle, Conyers, GA
  5:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Independent Learning Day/Professional Learning Day
  Rockdale County Conyers, GA 30012
Sunday September 6
• Chris, Jon and Scott →
  Porterdale Bar and Grill, 52 S Broad St #200, Porterdale
  3:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• MEMBER MIXER →
  SCB Construction Group, 8460 Dr M L King Jr Ave, Covington
  5:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Monroe Hurricanes vs Walnut Grove Warriors →
  Monroe Area High School, 300 Double Springs Church Rd, Monroe
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Anyone know of any Parks in Covington or Conyers.
  with safe walking trails that are not back off in the woods, like Turner lake Park! to many Trees and to far back. I'm looking for walking trails… (Nextdoor Covington)
• Good morning everyone this is my baby girl tiny she's a very small cat but she responds to her name.
  She went missing last night. She's five years old. If anyone sees her please please please get back to me. She's never been out of the house. She… (Nextdoor Harvey Woods Dr)

• Becton Dickinson posted a job opening for Inventory Cycle Counter in Covington. Apply here.
• Elite Staffing Inc. posted a job opening for Hiring Experienced Machine Operators! in Covington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Covington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Social Circle

• Softball Game Preview: Social Circle Redskins vs. North Oconee Titans + Official Tickets (maxpreps.com)

Conyers

• City of Conyers to host six-week program for residents to learn about their local government (ocgnews.com)
• Oxford man arrested in hit-and-run fatality in Conyers, police credit rapid response to Flock technology (ocgnews.com)
• Conyers City Council changes work session meeting time effective Aug. 19 (ocgnews.com)

Ok Covington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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