Newton County Chamber of Commerce

11/24/2025

Only 3 more days till Thanksgiving 🦃, so we’ll help you prep for that classic question:
“What are you thankful for?“

We’ll go first- OUR MEMBERS 👏🏼… and pecan pie of course 🥧🤪

11/23/2025

What a week! 👏👏

This week were were able to:
🏬Celebrate TWO chamber businesses! One who is new to the community and another who just opened a new storefront!
🧑‍🤝‍🧑Welcome our 2026 ambassadors to the team
🏫Get our chamber members into the local schools so they could be “principal for a day”
🛍️Put out some great deals for "Shop Local, Save Local", so be sure to look for those!

Overall a GREAT week here at the Chamber.🎉

11/22/2025

🎉🍦 Happy 20th Birthday, Scoops Covington🍦🎉

Join the Newton Chamber in celebrating 20 sweet years of Scoops Ice Cream right here in Covington, GA!

Thank you, Scoops, for bringing joy, flavor, and unforgettable treats to our community for two decades. Your dedication to serving up smiles has made you a true local favorite!

Here’s to many more years of sprinkles, scoops and sweetness! ✨🍧🍡🍭✨

ScoopS Covington would like to take this opportunity to Thank everyone for helping us Celebrate our 20th Birthday last night. We had a Great Evening and it was all of you who made this possible. We look forward to spending the next 20 years as your downtown neighbor!

11/21/2025

Ribbon cut, doors open!👏✂️🎀
Yesterday we got to celebrate DaisyBug Designs new storefront and their customer appreciation day! It was truly a celebration of growth and community- which we are ALL about! Be sure to check them out at their new location in the Eastside Crossing Shopping Center. 🎉🛍️

11/20/2025

Peachtree Immediate Care is HERE!!!! 🏥We are so thrilled to welcome Peachtree Immediate Care to the chamber family! It was so awesome to be apart of their grand opening and the celebration of their 100th location! 🎉 🩺

11/18/2025

New week = new ways to connect with the Chamber!💚

11/12/2025

We’re so excited to welcome Chicken Salad Chick to town! 🎉 The Newton Chamber is happy to welcome Chicken Salad Chick to the Newton Chamber Fam!!!Be sure to stop by, meet their team, and enjoy some delicious chicken salad🐓!

11/11/2025

Honoring all who served — today and every day. Thank you, veterans!❤️

11/11/2025

For anyone in need of food support, please see this list of food pantries throughout Newton County to see it one near you can help.

If you know of any additional churches, organizations or non-profits providing this service, please list them in the comments below.

▪️ Giving Hands Food Pantry, Covington First United Methodist Church
2160 Church Street, Covington GA 30014
Wednesdays and Thursdays 2 - 4 p.m. & second Saturday of the month 1 - 3 p.m.

▪️ Grace United Methodist Community Meal
Grace United Methodist Church
3145 Washington Street, Covington GA 30014
Thursdays

▪️ Willing Helpers Food Ministry
Solid Rock Church
70 Social Circle Road, Social Circle GA 30025
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

▪️ The Church Covington Cares
Church of Covington
11975 Hwy 142, Oxford GA 30054
Mondays and Thursdays 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

▪️ Newton County Community Food Pantry
7125 Turner Lake Circle, Covington GA 30014
Wednesdays and Fridays 9 - 11 a.m.

▪️ Salvation Army Food Pantry
5198 Washington St NW, Covington GA 30014
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 a.m. - noon

▪️ 2 Helping Hands Inc
Mobile Food Pantry
1120 Crowell Road, Covington GA 30014
Thursdays noon - 2 p.m. & second and fourth Saturday of the month 9 a.m. - noon

▪️ C4 Community Food Pantry,
Chief Cornerstone Community Church
1120 Crowell Road, Covington GA 30014
contact 678-474-6767
second and fourth Wednesday of the month 5 - 7 p.m.

▪️ Lakeside Auction Food Pantry
15845 Hwy 36, Covington GA 30014
third Saturday of the month at noon

▪️ Newborn Methodist Church
118 Church Street, Newborn GA 30056
second Saturday of the month 9:30 - 11 a.m.

▪️ Open Heart Oxford Relief Center
Mount Zion First Baptist Church
100 W Richardson Street, Oxford GA 30054

▪️ Starrsville Church Food Pantry
2786 Dixie Road, Covington GA 30014
first Saturday of the month 10 - 11:30 a.m.

▪️ Potters House Church
1120 Crowell Road, Covington GA 30014
call for appointment 678-660-3798

11/10/2025

This Week at the Chamber!
Lots going on — events, updates, and ways to grow your business! 💼
📅 For all the details, check out our Event Calendar: https://business.newtonchamber.com/events/calendar/?c=6

11/10/2025

Gents Grooming Lounge is giving back by offering free haircuts for veterans — a heartfelt thank-you for your service and sacrifice. 💙

We’re grateful to our members who go the extra mile to support those who’ve served our country. Stop by from 10-2 tomorrow to take part!

11/09/2025

The first ❄️widespread frost/freeze ❄️ of the season is expected to impact Newton County early next week. Tuesday will likely bring the coldest morning, with lows in the mid-20s to low-30s. Please prepare accordingly and take precautions such as these tips shared by Newton County staff.