News & Alerts
What's happening in the County.
Public advisories, hiring announcements, meeting notices, and the official word from County Hall.
Covington at sunset
Advisory
Boil Water Advisory · Potts Creek area
Affects Potts Creek Rd, Oneida, Cherokee, and Comanche Trails. Testing in progress.
Active now
Hiring
County hiring across multiple departments
Open positions in Public Works, Social Services, and the Sheriff's Office.
Posted this week
Meetings
Next Board of Supervisors meeting
Regular monthly meeting at the Governmental Complex, 7:00 PM.
Third Tuesday
Notice
Tax bills mailed for the second half
Real estate and personal property tax bills are now in the mail.
This month
Event
Fall Festival at the Highlands
Annual community festival returns to downtown Covington this October.
Coming October
Recreation
Jackson River Trail extension opens
Two new miles of paved rail-to-trail are now open along the Jackson.
Project update
Outdoors
Fall colors peak forecast
Foliage in the National Forest expected to peak in mid-October.
Seasonal
Recreation
Lake Moomaw open for the season
Boating, fishing, and shoreline camping at Lake Moomaw and Gathright Dam.
Now open