The Covington News, Fleeta Baggett announces campaign for mayor of Covington

Fleeta Baggett is originally from Covington. She is a graduate of Valdosta State University.

Fleeta is a retired businesswoman. She was the owner and operator of Trinkets, which was located on the square in Covington.

Fleeta Baggett is currently council member, representing Covington. She was first elected in 2020 and has been in office for one term.

As of August 30, 2023, Fleeta Baggett’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Natural Resources & the Environment

Wants to update infrastructure and create more housing.

- Wants to update infrastructure and create more housing.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Wants to bring more small business to Covington.

- Wants to bring more small business to Covington.

Public Services

Transportation & Infrastructure

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The Covington News, Threets announces candidacy for Covington Mayor seat

Eric is from East Orange, New Jersey. Eric attended Clifford J Scott High School. He has a Bachelor's degree in health services from St. Andrews Presbyterian College. He also has a Master's degree in apologetics from Luther Rice College and Seminary and a master of science in healthcare administration from Walden University. He lives with his wife in Covington and has two children.

Eric is a physician recruiter. Eric works for Soliant Health, where he has been for six years. Eric is also the regional sales manager for Automotive Industrial Solutions. Previously, he worked for Charter Communications, Sprint, and Verizon Wireless.

The Citizens Serving Rockdale and Newton Counties, Threets is fourth candidate to announce for Covington mayor

Eric D. Threets previously ran for mayor of Covington in 2019 and did not win.

As of August 23, 2023, Eric D. Threets’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As of August 23, 2023, Eric D. Threets did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to create "initiatives to stimulate our youth, leading to higher matriculation rates, as well as preparing youth for post-secondary educational goals and aspirations."

Said that "revenue growth is necessary to expand the city and secure its infrastructure."

Wants to attract new talent and promising businesses to the Covington area.

- Wants to create "initiatives to stimulate our youth, leading to higher matriculation rates, as well as preparing youth for post-secondary educational goals and aspirations."
- Said that "revenue growth is necessary to expand the city and secure its infrastructure."
- Wants to attract new talent and promising businesses to the Covington area.

Eric D. Threets

The Covington News, Felton Hudson declares for Covington mayor election

Felton is originally from Newton County. He attended Newton County High School. He has a bachelor's degree from Georgia State University.

As of August 31, 2023, Felton Hudson did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them our questionnaire.

Felton Hudson's campaign for mayor is his first entry into politics.

As of August 23, 2023, Felton Hudson did not have a website or any information online.

Opposes recent zoning laws established by the city that are "very bleak and destructive of value."

Wants to reduce current property taxes for residents of the city.

Wants to preserve home values and low tax rates while developing new housing options.

- Opposes recent zoning laws established by the city that are "very bleak and destructive of value."
- Wants to reduce current property taxes for residents of the city.
- Wants to preserve home values and low tax rates while developing new housing options.

Felton Hudson

The Covington News, Walden announces he will seek Covington mayor's seat

Tim is originally from Covington. He lives with his wife and has two children.

Tim is a board-certified crisis counselor. He councils across the area, primarily working with former soldiers and first-responders. He is also a pastor for Calvary Community Church and Tim Walden Ministries.

James "Tim" Walden Sr.'s campaign for mayor is his first entry into politics.

As of August 23, 2023, James "Tim" Walden Sr. did not have a website or any information online.

Said that "multi family housing rentals is a problem as the tax base isn’t enough to support our schools and emergency services."

- Said that "multi family housing rentals is a problem as the tax base isn’t enough to support our schools and emergency services."

Plans to further fund and support the local police department.

- Plans to further fund and support the local police department.

Wants to improve infrastructure in the city to support a higher volume of traffic and commerce.

- Wants to improve infrastructure in the city to support a higher volume of traffic and commerce.

James "Tim" Walden Sr.

The Covington News, Morgan says he’ll run for Covington mayor

Kenneth Morgan is from Covington, Georgia. Kenneth attended Newton County High School. Kenneth has a Bachelor's degree in business and commerce from Ashworth College. Kenneth also served in the army. He currently lives in Covington.

Kenneth Morgan is an author and writer. He works at Morgan Collectibles, where he has been for 21 years. Previously, he worked for What's Your Story? and the City of Covington.

Kenneth Morgan is currently a city council member for the city of Covington representing West Ward Post 1. He was elected in 2016 and has served two terms.

As of August 23, 2023, Kenneth L. Morgan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports a city that is "inclusive, sustainable, and equitable."

Wants every citizen of Covington to have "equal access to high-quality public services, green spaces, good jobs, and affordable housing."

- Supports a city that is "inclusive, sustainable, and equitable."
- Wants every citizen of Covington to have "equal access to high-quality public services, green spaces, good jobs, and affordable housing."

Kenneth L. Morgan

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor also hires the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and city department heads, such as City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. 
- Most Georgia mayors are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 