Between 257 and 270 acres of property, located between Hwy 81 (Main aka Broad Street aka Washington St.), the Yellow River, and Covington By-Pass will be developed for residential use. When complete, 720 apartments, 142 to 165 townhouses, and between 341 & 356 single-family detached homes are planned. Several area parcels along Hwy 81 and the Covington By-Pass will have commercial development. Recreation areas will include trails and a canoe launch.
Newton County Water & Sewage Authority owns several adjacent parcels.
March 23, 2021 – This Covington News article includes a photo of groundbreaking and more details, as well as a site plan. https://www.covnews.com/news/business/officials-break-ground-cedar-shoals-porterdale/
Northeast Georgia Regional Commission – Final Report: https://negrc.org/uploads/sites/4/2020/10/DRI3105.FinalReport.pdf