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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. 



Documents      
NameDate AddedSize
Ag Center Policies 12/17/2025 276 KB
Rental Pricing 1/26/2026 337 KB
Tractor Liability Waiver 1/16/2026 113 KB
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
     

2026:

Jan 9: 4-H - Private Event

Jan 10: Georgia Dairy Goat Breeders Association Milk Testing - Private Event

Jan 13: 4-H - Private Event

Jan 16: 4-H - Private Event

Jan 22-25: Junior American Boer Goat Association Region 4 Show

Jan 30: 4-H - Private Event

Feb 6-7: Newton County Classic Livestock Show

Feb 10: 4-H - Private Event

Feb 12: Piedmont Cattlemen’s Association - Private Event

Feb 13-15: Gem Capitol Gun Show

Feb 16-17: The Great Pages Circus

Feb 20-21: Circus Pop! Giant Bubble Show

Feb 22: Flint River Horse Association Show 

Feb 27-Mar 1: Georgia High School Rodeo Association 

Mar 6: 4-H - Private Event

Mar 10: 4-H - Private Event

Mar 14: Piedmont Cattlemen’s Association Field Day

Mar 19-21: FFA - Private Event

Mar 27: 4-H - Private Event 

Mar 27-29: Sirius Dog Agility - Private Event

April 14: 4-H - Private Event

April 16-18: Relay for Life 

April 18: Flint River Horseman Association Show 

May 1-3: American Bull Rider Association  

May 15-16: Southeastern Bunny and Cavy Show

May 16: Flint River Horseman Association Show

June 12-14: Georgia Dairy Goat Breeders Association Show

June 20: Flint River Horseman Association Show

June 23: UGA Class - Private Event

June 28-July 2: FFA Horse Camp - Private Event

July 5-9: FFA Horse Camp - Private Event

July 15-19: Watermelon Crawl American Boer Goat Association Show 

July 19-21: Chastin Leggett’s You Gotta Believe Livestock Camp - Private Event

July 24-26: Southern Charm Myotonic Goat Show 

Aug 7-8: Southeastern Bunny and Cavy Show

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

Sep. 18-19: Newton County Rodeo

Oct. 2-4: Lucky J Ranch Horse Series 

Oct 10: Dutton’s Glow It Up Barrel & Pole Jackpot

Oct 31: Little Britches Rodeo 

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

Nov 6-8: Lucky J Ranch Horse Series

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

Nov 20-21: 4L Farm Interscholastic Equine Association Show

Dec 5: Dutton’s Ugly Sweater Run 


 
   

 
 
 
 
 
     
 

720 FFA FHA Camp Rd.
Covington, GA 30014
Office: 770-786-6926
Email: GaFFACamp@GaAgEd.org

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