Newton County
A complete resource for Newton County residents. Court contacts, local services, and experienced legal help after an accident.
Cities We Serve in Newton County
Newton County Courthouse Information
The Newton County Courthouse in Covington, Georgia serves as the central courthouse for Newton County and handles a wide range of legal matters including criminal, civil, family, probate, and traffic-related cases. Located on the historic Covington Square, the courthouse is known for its distinctive Second Empire architecture and longstanding role in the community. The original courthouse was built in 1884 and remains one of the most recognizable landmarks in Newton County.
What Types of Cases Are Handled?
- Felony criminal cases
- Misdemeanor criminal cases
- Traffic violations and DUI cases
- Civil lawsuits and disputes
- Divorce and family law matters
- Child custody and child support cases
- Probate and estate matters
- Wills, guardianships, and conservatorships
- Juvenile delinquency and dependency cases
- Small claims cases
- Landlord-tenant disputes and evictions
- Protective orders and temporary restraining orders
- Real estate and deed filings
- Jury trials
- Probate court proceedings
- Magistrate court filings
- Appeals and court record requests
- Marriage licenses and weapons carry permits
- Mental health proceedings
- Juvenile court matters
Key Sites / Courts for Newton County
Newton County Superior Court
Address: 1132 Usher Street, Room 338, Covington, GA 30014
Phone: (770) 784-2035
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services: Superior Court proceedings, felony criminal cases, major civil litigation, divorce and family law matters, jury trials, real estate and deed filings, appeals, court filings, and public court records requests.
Newton County Juvenile Court
Address: 1132 Usher Street, Room 338, Covington, GA 30014
Phone: (770) 784-2035
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services: Juvenile delinquency cases, child dependency matters, juvenile traffic offenses, custody-related juvenile matters, and youth rehabilitation proceedings.
Newton County Magistrate Court
Address: 1132 Usher Street, Room 149, Covington, GA 30014
Phone: (770) 784-2050
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services: Small claims cases, landlord-tenant disputes, garnishments, foreclosures, arrest warrants, commitment hearings, bad check cases, county ordinance violations, civil filings, and preliminary hearings.
Probate Court of Newton County
Address: 1132 Usher Street, Room 148, Covington, GA 30014
Phone: (770) 784-2045
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services: Marriage licenses, weapons carry permits, probate and estate matters, wills, guardianships, conservatorships, birth and death certificates, and mental health proceedings.
Municipal Court of Covington
Address: 1143 Oak Street SE, Covington, GA 30014
Phone: (770) 385-2141
Services: City ordinance violations, misdemeanor offenses, municipal traffic citations, local code enforcement, and court appearances related to Covington city offenses.
Law Enforcement Information
Newton County Sheriff's Office
Address: 15151 Alcovy Road, Covington, GA 30014
Phone: (678) 625-1403
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Services: Court security, inmate information, warrant services, civil process services, courthouse security, criminal investigations, jail operations, patrol operations, public records requests, and county law enforcement operations.
Newton County Jail
Phone: (678) 625-1420
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Services: Inmate information, inmate visitation, detention services, inmate processing, bonding information, jail administration, inmate programs, inmate medical services, and transportation services.
Newton County Sheriff's Office West Side Precinct
Address: 3612 Salem Road, Covington, GA 30016
Phone: (770) 788-7812
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Services: Patrol support, warrant assistance, community policing services, incident reporting assistance, and sheriff's office support services.
Covington Police Department
Address: 1143 Oak Street SE, Covington, GA 30014
Phone: (770) 786-7605
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Services: Police reports, accident reports, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, patrol services, emergency response services, public safety operations, and records requests.
Porterdale Police Department
Phone: (770) 786-2226
Services: Local law enforcement, patrol operations, traffic enforcement, public safety response, investigations, and records requests.
Major Hospitals and Trauma Centers
Piedmont Newton
Address: 5126 Hospital Drive NE, Covington, GA 30014
Phone: (770) 786-7053
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Services: Emergency department, trauma and critical care, surgery, cardiology, orthopedics, women's services, labor and delivery, imaging, rehabilitation services, ICU care, Level III NICU, and inpatient medical care.
Piedmont Newton Emergency Room
Address: 5126 Hospital Drive NE, Covington, GA 30014
Phone: (770) 786-7053
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Services: Emergency medical treatment, trauma response, emergency diagnostics, critical care stabilization, and inpatient emergency coordination.
Peachtree Immediate Care – Covington North
Address: 12700 Town Center Drive, Suite 102, Covington, GA 30014
Phone: (678) 712-8198
Hours: Daily, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
Services: Urgent care, walk-in treatment, illness and injury care, X-rays, physicals, occupational medicine, flu testing, and minor emergency treatment.
Peachtree Immediate Care – Covington South
Address: 13093 Brown Bridge Road, Covington, GA 30016
Phone: (678) 800-1591
Hours: Daily, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
Services: Urgent care, illness treatment, minor injury care, diagnostics, physicals, walk-in medical services, and occupational health services.
Piedmont Urgent Care
Address: 5239 Highway 278 NE, Covington, GA 30014
Phone: (678) 660-5106
Hours: Daily, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
Services: Urgent care, walk-in treatment, virtual visits, minor injury care, illness treatment, occupational medicine, and preventive care services.
Newton County Health Department
Address: 8203 Hazelbrand Road NE, Covington, GA 30014
Phone: (770) 786-9086
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services: Public health services, immunizations, wellness screenings, women's health services, family planning, birth and death certificates, and environmental health services.
DMV Locations in Newton County
Newton County Tax Commissioner
Address: 1113 Usher Street NW, Suite 101, Covington, GA 30014
Phone: (770) 784-2020
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Note: Main county tag office for vehicle registration, title transfers, tag renewals, and property tax payments. Driver's license services are not available at this location.
Services: Vehicle registration, title transfers, tag renewals, license plates, motor vehicle services, and property tax payments.
Newton County Tax Commissioner – Westside
Address: 3612 Salem Road, Covington, GA 30016
Phone: (770) 784-2020
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Note: Satellite office location for registration and tag renewal services. Driver's license services are not offered here.
Services: Tag renewals, vehicle registration assistance, title transfers, and county tag office services.
Georgia Department of Driver Services – Covington
Address: 8134 Geiger Street NW, Covington, GA 30014
Phone: (678) 413-8400
Hours: Tuesday–Friday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM / Saturday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Services: Driver's license issuance and renewal, written tests, road tests, REAL ID services, identification cards, CDL services, reinstatements, and driving records.