Cities & Towns in Newton County, GA
Newton County, county in Georgia, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 113,295 inhabitants. The county was created 166 years ago in 1858. Its county seat is Covington.
There are 5 city/town in Newton County, GA. The largest city of Newton County is Covington with a population of 14,386. Other cities include, Oxford population 2,337, Porterdale population 1,475, Newborn population 791 and Mansfield population 447
Covington
Covington, City and the county seat of Newton County, Georgia, United States
Oxford
Oxford, City in Newton County, Georgia, United States
Porterdale
Porterdale, City in Newton County, Georgia, United States of America
Situated east of Atlanta in the heart of Georgia sits Newton County, a blend of small historic cities and rural agricultural communities. Though modest in size at just under 300 square miles, Newton County has maintained its small-town charm while continuing to grow.
The county seat of Covington provides a quintessential downtown square lined with shops and restaurants. Porterdale's historic mills speak to its roots as a major textile producer, while Newborn's vintage buildings offer a glimpse into the past. The city of Oxford holds the distinction of being home to Emory University's original campus.
Scattered throughout the countryside are unincorporated communities like Flat Shoals, known for its Old Salem Campground, and Mansfield, centered around railroad infrastructure. Tiny farming towns like Stark and Between dot the rural landscape. And in the south, Lake Jackson provides a recreational escape within the small community of Jackson Lake.
From its cities retaining pieces of history to the sprawling countryside, Newton County manages to blend progress and preservation. The assortment of municipalities gives residents and visitors alike a taste of authentic small-town Georgia life.
All Newton County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Newton County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Covington | City and the county seat of Newton County, Georgia, United States | 14,386 |
| Mansfield | Human settlement in Newton County, Georgia, United States of America | 447 |
| Newborn | Town in Newton County, Georgia, United States | 791 |
| Oxford | City in Newton County, Georgia, United States | 2,337 |
| Porterdale | City in Newton County, Georgia, United States of America | 1,475 |
