A unique space
Thirty miles from Atlanta and three blocks from Covington’s historic downtown square, The Center’s facility handsomely combines a state-of-the-art urban design studio with the warmth of a country house.
The Main Room
- 48′x30′, 17′ ceilings, large windows
- Can hold up to 200 people. Seating available for up to 70.
- Tech-enabled with wifi Internet access and motorized projector screen.
- The Center’s small kitchen can support events with food and drinks.
- Adjacent set-up area perfect for group registration or buffets.
- Walls adorned in permanent installations of transportation, land use, environment, and demographics, tell the story of growth in Newton County and the region.
The Conference Room
- A more intimate space for meetings of 12 people or fewer.
- Rental includes wifi Internet and kitchen access
On the Space
The tables are made of reclaimed doors and sawhorses, topped with butcher paper and markers. The walls are covered in maps – maps of watersheds, zoning, schools, populations past and predicted, etc. The place feels busy and full, but it works because it lacks an agenda.
Ruth Miller, former Newton County resident and MIT alumni
For the MIT Community Innovators Lab
Facility Fees
- Main Room: $75/hour, up to $350
- Conference Room: $30/hour
- Laptop, projector, speakers, mic: $30/hour
- Non-refundable reservation deposit: $50
- Cleaning charge for events with food: $50
Contact the Center
The Center’s meeting rooms are available for your meeting, luncheon, or reception.
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