Donny Cook declares bid for Post 1 East Ward seat - The Covington ...

Donny Cook a lifelong resident of Newton County and graduated from Newton County High School. He lives with his 3 children and 2 grandchildren in Covington.

Donny is a licensed insurance agent and small business owner. He previously worked as a superintendent for a large road construction. 

Donny's campaign for Covington City Council member in East District is his first run for public office. 

As of October 17, 2025, Donny Cook did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Election Questionnaire: Covington Post 1, East Ward - The ...

Said, "If elected I will try to encourage the other members of the council to research items proposed to be sure it makes the most sense before voting on them."

- Said, "If elected I will try to encourage the other members of the council to research items proposed to be sure it makes the most sense before voting on them."

Public Services

Supports limiting growth to allow infrastructure to catch up.

- Supports limiting growth to allow infrastructure to catch up.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Believes the community needs an infrastructure plan and supports growth but wants to limit growth until infrastructure can "catch up."

Believes in focusing on efficiency, safety, and long-term growth for infrastructure projects.

- Believes the community needs an infrastructure plan and supports growth but wants to limit growth until infrastructure can "catch up."
- Believes in focusing on efficiency, safety, and long-term growth for infrastructure projects.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Donny Cook

Donny Cook is from Newton County. He graduated from Newton County High School. He lives with his three children and two grandchildren in Covington.

Donny is a licensed insurance agent and small business owner. He previously spent almost seven years as a superintendent for a large road construction company, where he managed major infrastructure projects. After that, he opened his own construction company.

Supports growth but believes it should be limited until infrastructure can "catch up."

Supports growth but believes it should be limited to allow infrastructure to catch up.

Believes the community needs a plan for infrastructure and supports growth but wants to limit growth until infrastructure can "catch up."

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Dwayne Turner launches campaign for Post 1 East Covington ...

Dwayne is from Pennsylvania. He earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology and a master’s degree in public administration.

Dwayne currently serves as a law enforcement officer and previously served as Sheriff’s Deputy in Newton County. He also served in the US Army for 11 years. 

Dwayne's campaign for Covington City Council Member, East District is his first run for public office. He currently serves on both the Covington Parking Authority and the Covington Redevelopment Authority in appointed positions. 

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Plans to lower or remove city taxes for seniors and disabled residents.

- Supports investing in local businesses.
- Wants to eliminate the storm water bill.
- Plans to lower or remove city taxes for seniors and disabled residents.

As of October 17, 2025, Dwayne Turner did not have a website or any information online.

Plans to "take a hard look at excessive apartment development and ensure that future growth is planned, not reactive."

- Plans to "take a hard look at excessive apartment development and ensure that future growth is planned, not reactive."

Plans to address infrastructure, including repaving roads, improving traffic congestion, and reviewing apartment development.

- Plans to address infrastructure, including repaving roads, improving traffic congestion, and reviewing apartment development.

Dwayne Turner

Dwayne Turner is from a small town 50 miles south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology and a master’s degree in public administration. He lives with his family in Covington. He is an active member of the community as a homeowners’ association board member, representing 199 homes in Covington.

Dwayne's campaign for Covington City Council Member, East District is his first entry into politics.

Supports investing in local businesses, expanding street lighting for safety, and improving traffic patterns.

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 