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Covington, Georgia, has become a popular filming location for many movies and TV shows in recent years, including several popular Netflix shows. The city’s charming downtown area, historic buildings, and beautiful natural surroundings have made it an attractive location for filmmakers looking to capture the essence of small-town America. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the Netflix shows that have been filmed in Covington and the impact they’ve had on the community.
Ozark
Ozark is a popular Netflix series that premiered in 2017 and has since become one of the platform’s most-watched shows. The series follows the lives of Marty Byrde (Jason Bateman), a financial planner, and his family as they move to the Ozarks in Missouri to launder money for a drug cartel. Despite the show being set in Missouri, much of it was actually filmed in and around Covington.
Covington served as the primary filming location for the first two seasons of Ozark, with many of the town’s landmarks and buildings transformed into locations for the show. The Covington Square, in particular, was used extensively as the setting for many of the show’s outdoor scenes. The Square, which is surrounded by beautiful historic buildings and features a central gazebo, served as the perfect backdrop for the show’s small-town atmosphere.
Stranger Things
Stranger Things is another popular Netflix series that has been filmed in Covington. The show, which is set in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, is a sci-fi thriller that follows a group of friends as they try to uncover the truth about a series of mysterious events in their small town. While much of the show is actually filmed in Georgia, several key scenes were shot in Covington.
One of the most memorable locations used in Stranger Things is the Hawkins National Laboratory, which was actually filmed at the Georgia-Pacific Plant in Covington. The plant, which is now closed, provided the perfect setting for the show’s underground laboratory scenes. Other locations used in the show include the Covington Mill and the Newton County Library.
The Haunting of Hill House
The Haunting of Hill House is a popular Netflix series that premiered in 2018. The show is a supernatural horror story that follows the Crain family as they confront their haunting memories of growing up in a haunted house. While the show is set in Massachusetts, much of it was actually filmed in and around Covington.
Covington’s historic district served as the primary filming location for The Haunting of Hill House, with many of the town’s beautiful old buildings used as the setting for the show. The Newton County Courthouse, in particular, was used extensively as the setting for many of the show’s exterior shots. Other locations used in the show include the Highgate Estate, which is located just outside of Covington.
Overall, Covington has become a popular filming location for many Netflix shows, thanks to its small-town charm and beautiful natural surroundings. The shows filmed in the city have had a significant impact on the community, bringing increased tourism and economic growth to the area. Fans of these shows can still visit many of the iconic locations used in filming and experience the magic of Covington for themselves.