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Pressroom: Tourism
Fun activities in Newton County!
Even if this is your first time visiting Covington, Georgia, the region may look familiar as it was the filming location for several television shows, such as "In the Heat of the Night" and "The Dukes of Hazzard." The city also has played host to the cast and crew of a handful of major motion pictures. If you're visiting this famous city with your family, you'll find no shortage of activities and attractions.
Source: USA Today
Posted: June 20, 2012
TV shows pump local economy
Covington doubles for Mystic Falls, Va., the fictional town where the series, now in its third season, takes place. And that role has drawn inquiries and visitors from 42 states and 30 countries, reports Clara Deemer, director of tourism for the Covington/Newton County Chamber of Commerce. “People want to see where Elena’s and Caroline’s homes are, and they want to see downtown Covington — because to them, we are Mystic Falls.”
Source: Atlanta Business Chronicle
Posted: June 20, 2012
Plan your own Vampire Diaries trip
The show itself is supposed to be set in fictional Mystic Falls, VA but actually is filmed in Covington, GA which is known as "Hollywood of the South" by many in the television and film industry. I recently surprised my wife by planning an overnight weekend trip to Covington to do some sightseeing of some of the show's locales. We booked a room at the only bed and breakfast in Covington called 2119 The Inn. It was our first bed and breakfast experience which can be a bit awkward for those used to hotels. We unpacked the few items we had and walked to the downtown square area.
Source: SE US Travel@ suite 101
Posted: June 20,2012
American Reunion Films in Covington
The fourth installment of the American Pie movies, American Reunion, began filming this week in Conyers, GA.The movie is currently based in Rockdale County and is using the same warehouse recently used by Fast Five as studio/production space.They will also be filming at Heritage High School, Newton County High School in Covington, Olde Town Conyers, and Costley Mill Park, as well as locations in Atlanta.
Source: On Location Vacations
Posted: May 27,2011
The movie flight films in Newton County
The movie follows Denzel’s character, Whip, a commercial airline pilot with a drug problem, who pulls off the heroic feat of landing a plane after its engine fails, saving 98 people.The movie will shoot a key scenes at Green Valley Farms on U.S. Highway 278 in Newton County, GA on Oct. 11. The scene will involve the plane knocking off a church steeple, which the crew will begin filming soon on site at Green Valley Farms.
Source: On Location Vacations
Posted: September 26,2011
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