The first test of a new plan to ensure that prom photo sessions on the Square in Covington don’t cause problems for merchants and visitors went off without a hitch Saturday as Eastside High students were able to capture their special moments.

An architect says a new 125,000-square-foot courthouse can be built in Rockdale County for $40 million, and that it should be funded through SPLOST.

With the latest approval of a special use permit for an affordable housing apartments for adults age 55 and over, Covington will soon have three apartment complexes totaling 670 units under construction.