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  T.M. "Mort" Ewing Newton County Agricultural Center
 
 
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Indoor Show Arena: 
The Indoor Show Arena houses the Donald Griffin Show Ring, restrooms, concession stand (separate rental), and the Legislative Classroom (separate rental.) The Donald Griffin Show Ring includes a 40'x80' carpeted arena and bleacher seating for up to 300 people. The arena is air conditioned. 

Livestock Stall Barn: 
The Livestock Stall Barn is the holding area for livestock but can also be used for expo/booth events. The maximum number of 5' x 5' pens is 200, and there are enough tie up areas for 102 head of cattle. Also equipped in this barn are two wash racks, one hog scale, one cattle scale, lighting, and hundreds of power outlets.

Legislative Classroom: 
The Legislative Classroom is located within the Indoor Show Arena facility and can be used in conjunction with the Show Arena or it can be rented as a stand-alone meeting space. The room is equipped with tables, chairs, and A/V. The space is perfect for meetings and workshops. 

Concession Stand: 
The Concession Stand features three roll up windows One window opens inside the Indoor Show Arena and two windows are on the outside of the Show Arena. 

Otis and Nell Mitcham Nixon Horse Arena: 
The Otis and Nell Mitcham Nixon Horse Arena is a covered arena that covers a 125'x 200' riding arena with a m10/river sand mixture, an elevated air-conditioned announcer booth, bathrooms, and bleacher seating for 300 people. Outside of the main arena there is a small uncovered practice arena. 

Senator R. Brian Strickland Equine Facility 
The Senator R. Brian Strickland Equine Facility features 80 horse stalls 10x10 on concrete. 

Trailer Parking
There are 28 RV Style Trailer Sites with water, 30 Amp, and 50 Amp hookups. 





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NameDate AddedSize
Ag Center and RV Sites Map 8/26/2025 108 KB
Horse Stall Map 8/21/2025 137 KB

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Newton County Agricultural Center
120 FFA FHA Camp Road
Covington, GA 30014

Contact Information: 

 Jesika Holloway                       Agricultural Program Specialist 

Office: (678) 941-7649  Email: newtoncoagcenter@gaaged.org

 
   

  Upcoming Events
     

2025:      

Nov 16: Newton County Christmas on the Farm - Farm Bureau

Nov 24-30 Thanksgiving Break 

Dec 6: Dutton Ugly Christmas Sweater 

Dec 9: 4-H Homeschool Meeting

Dec 12-13: Hogs of Hazard

Dec 20 - Jan 2: Christmas Break 

2026:

Jan 13: 4-H Homeschool Meeting

Jan 23-25: JABGA Region 4 Show

Feb 6-7: Newton County Classic Livestock Show

Feb 10: 4-H Homeschool Meeting 

Feb 27-Mar 1: Georgia High School Rodeo Association

March 6-8: Lucky J Ranch Horse Series

Mar 10: 4-H Homeschool Meeting

Mar 13-15: Piedmont Cattlemen Field Day

Mar 19-21: FFA CDEs 

Mar 27-29: Sirius Dog Agility

April 10-12: Lucky J Ranch Horse Series

April 14: 4-H Homeschool Meeting

April 16-18: Relay for Life 

April 18: Flint River Horseman Association

May 1-3: American Bull Rider Association

May 8-10: Georgia Dairy Goat Association Show

May 15-16: SEBACS Bunny Show

May 16: Flint River Horseman Association

June 5-6: Lucky J Ranch Horse Series

June 12-13: Georgia Dairy Goat Breeders Association 

June 20: Flint River Horseman Association 

June 23: UGA Well Water Class 

June 28-July 2: Horse Camp Week 1

July 5-9: Horse Camp Week 2

July 15-19: Watermelon Crawl ABGA Boer Goat Show 

July 19-21: Chastin Leggett YGB 

July 24-26: Myotonic Goat Show 

Aug 7-8: SEBACS Bunny Show

Aug. 31-Sep 2: Lucky J Ranch Horse Series

Sep. 18-20: Newton County Rodeo

Oct. 2-4: Lucky J Ranch Horse Series

Nov. 6-8: Jasper County FFA Alumni Beef Show 

Nov 6-8: Lucky J Ranch Horse Series

Nov 13-15: Newton County Christmas of the Farm - Farm Bureau

 
   

 
 
 
 
 
     
 

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Covington, GA 30014
Office: 770-786-6926
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