Charika Davis announces reelection campaign for Covington City ...

Charika is from Covington, Georgia. She earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Georgia College & State University and a master's degree in business administration from Strayer University. 

Charika currently serves in a leadership role in Corporate America, where she helps drive strategic decisions and cross-functional collaboration. She is also the founder of Heirloom Legacy Photo & Film Media LLC.

Charika is currently a member of the Covington City Council, representing Post 2, West Ward. She was first elected in 2021 and is currently serving her first term. 

As a city council member, voted against increases in utility rates and fees.

As a city council member, voted against city tax increases.

Supports the Homestead Exemption and local tax relief.

- As a city council member, voted against increases in utility rates and fees.
- As a city council member, voted against city tax increases.
- Supports the Homestead Exemption and local tax relief.

Economy

Supports increasing transparency in city budgeting.

Supports launching participatory community projects that give residents a stronger voice in what’s prioritized and built.

Supports expanding youth mentorship and civic leadership programs in collaboration with schools and local organizations.

Supports aging-in-place initiatives for seniors by improving access to local resources and safe housing.

- Supports increasing transparency in city budgeting.
- Supports launching participatory community projects that give residents a stronger voice in what’s prioritized and built.
- Supports expanding youth mentorship and civic leadership programs in collaboration with schools and local organizations.
- Supports aging-in-place initiatives for seniors by improving access to local resources and safe housing.

Public Services

As a city council member, strengthened building design standards and reduced buildable lots per acre.

Implemented development impact fees to fund city infrastructure projects.

- As a city council member, strengthened building design standards and reduced buildable lots per acre.
- Implemented development impact fees to fund city infrastructure projects.

Housing & Urban Development

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

Public Safety

Supports "people first" growth, including affordable housing, adequate infrastructure, and preserving neighborhood character.

As a city council member, approved the Flat Shoals Road sidewalk plan for 2025-2026.

As a city council member, replaced sewer lines, paved roads, and completed sidewalks on Puckett Street.

Voted to restore the basketball court at the Washington Street Community Center.

- Supports "people first" growth, including affordable housing, adequate infrastructure, and preserving neighborhood character.
- As a city council member, approved the Flat Shoals Road sidewalk plan for 2025-2026.
- As a city council member, replaced sewer lines, paved roads, and completed sidewalks on Puckett Street.
- Voted to restore the basketball court at the Washington Street Community Center.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Charika Davis

Charika Davis is from Covington, Georgia. She has a bachelor of science in political science from Georgia College & State University and a master of business administration from Strayer University. She lives in Covington.

Charika is a corporate leader and small business owner. She currently serves in a leadership role in Corporate America, where she helps drive strategic decisions and cross-functional collaboration. She is also the founder of Heirloom Legacy Photo & Film Media LLC, a business focused on local storytelling, civic engagement, and mentorship. Earlier in her career, she worked in the insurance industry as a team manager.

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Amy Johnson announces bid for West Ward, Post 2 seat in Covington

Amy earned a bachelor's degree in business. She has lived in Newton County for 17 years, where she continues to reside. 

Amy owns and operates an interior design firm. 

Amy Johnson's campaign for Covington City Council is her first entry into politics. 

Believes Covington's growth brings both opportunity and responsibility, and supports "thoughtful, sustainable" progress with the right infrastructure.

- Believes Covington's growth brings both opportunity and responsibility, and supports "thoughtful, sustainable" progress with the right infrastructure.

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Supports "greater transparency in decision-making" for public services.

Believes infrastructure, including roads, utilities, fire, and police, should be reliable and high-functioning to support current and future needs.

- Supports "greater transparency in decision-making" for public services.
- Believes infrastructure, including roads, utilities, fire, and police, should be reliable and high-functioning to support current and future needs.

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

Plans to repair sidewalks and maintain infrastructure in the West Ward.

- Plans to repair sidewalks and maintain infrastructure in the West Ward.

Amy Johnson

Believes Covington's growth brings both opportunity and responsibility, and supports ensuring progress is "thoughtful, sustainable, and supported by the right infrastructure."

Believes Covington's growth brings both opportunity and responsibility, and supports "thoughtful, sustainable" development with the right infrastructure.

Believes Covington's growth brings both opportunity and responsibility, and supports "thoughtful, sustainable" infrastructure development.

Believes Covington's growth brings both opportunity and responsibility, saying, "We must ensure that our progress is thoughtful, sustainable, and supported by the right infrastructure."

- 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. 