“Southern Gothic, Period-Authentic, Dramatic”
About This Location
Georgia's most recognizable courthouse square sits in Covington, where the Second Empire Newton County Courthouse—built in 1884 with its distinctive mansard roof and clock tower—has stood in for Hazzard County, Mystic Falls, and dozens of other fictional Southern locales across 60+ productions. The Camera Ready Georgia community has a trained liaison who can facilitate everything from a single-camera setup to a full street closure. The courthouse square retains its original cast-iron storefronts, magnolia-shaded sidewalks, and a scale that reads perfectly in wide shots. The combination of Greek Revival, Italianate, and Victorian commercial architecture surrounding the square gives directors multiple visual options without moving the trucks.
Restrictions
Courthouse is active government building; exterior shoots require coordination
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Permit Required
Type
Georgia Camera Ready Permit
Fee
Varies
Contact
Georgia Film Office
Camera Ready Georgia community. 60+ productions filmed here.
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