Scotty Scoggins announces campaign for Covington City Council ...

Scotty earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of West Georgia. He lives with his wife in Covington, Georgia.

Scotty is a financial services technology manager. He started his career as an accounting manager/director at Turner Broadcasting. He later held various technology management positions in the financial services industry at Checkfree/Fiserv and SunTrust Bank. He and his wife also own a small travel agency, Scoggins Travel, where they book and consult on travel.

Scotty previously ran for the Covington City Council in 2021 and the Newton County Board of Commissioners in 2022 but did not win.

Promises to be fiscally responsible and make careful, common-sense decisions with the city's budget.

- Promises to be fiscally responsible and make careful, common-sense decisions with the city's budget.

Economy

Aims to find solutions that reduce the financial burden on residents.

- Aims to find solutions that reduce the financial burden on residents.

Public Services

Advocates for policies that prioritize thoughtful planning and sustainable development.

- Advocates for policies that prioritize thoughtful planning and sustainable development.

Housing & Urban Development

Believes increased crime is a result of city growth.

Believes increased crime is a result of city growth and the management related to that growth.

- Believes increased crime is a result of city growth and the management related to that growth.

Public Safety

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

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Scotty Scoggins

Scotty Scoggins earned a bachelor of science in accounting from the University of West Georgia. He lives with his wife in Covington, Georgia.

Scotty is a financial services technology manager. He started his career as an accounting manager/director at Turner Broadcasting. He later held various technology management positions in the financial services industry at Checkfree/Fiserv, SunTrust Bank, and The Home Depot. He and his wife also own a small travel agency, Scoggins Travel, where they book and consult on travel.

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Anthony is from Covington and attended East Side High School. He then studied at Tuskegee University. 

Anthony currently works as a district sales manager for Matador Distributing LLC. He's previously worked in code enforcement and as a detention officer with the Newton County Sheriff's Office. 

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Charges against councilman Anthony Henderson dismissed - The ...

Anthony Henderson currently serves on the Covington City Council. He was first elected in 2017 and is serving his 2nd term. 

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

Q&A With Anthony Henderson

Said, "I will create financial aid assistance for the senior citizens. There’s no way the seniors should be struggling."

Wants to have leaders visit local community centers to provide guidance to youth.

- Said, "I will create financial aid assistance for the senior citizens. There’s no way the seniors should be struggling."
- Wants to have leaders visit local community centers to provide guidance to youth.

Anthony Henderson

Anthony is currently a member of the Covington City Council. 

Henderson was charged with criminal damage to property in the second degree, a felony, but the charges were dismissed.

- 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. 