Donny Cook declares bid for Post 1 East Ward seat - The Covington ...

Donny Cook a lifelong resident of Newton County and graduated from Newton County High School. He lives with his 3 children and 2 grandchildren in Covington.

Donny is a licensed insurance agent and small business owner. He previously worked as a superintendent for a large road construction. 

Donny's campaign for Covington City Council member in East District is his first run for public office. 

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

Economy

Election Questionnaire: Covington Post 1, East Ward - The ...

Said, "If elected I will try to encourage the other members of the council to research items proposed to be sure it makes the most sense before voting on them."

- Said, "If elected I will try to encourage the other members of the council to research items proposed to be sure it makes the most sense before voting on them."

Public Services

Supports limiting growth to allow infrastructure to catch up.

- Supports limiting growth to allow infrastructure to catch up.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Believes the community needs an infrastructure plan and supports growth but wants to limit growth until infrastructure can "catch up."

Believes in focusing on efficiency, safety, and long-term growth for infrastructure projects.

- Believes the community needs an infrastructure plan and supports growth but wants to limit growth until infrastructure can "catch up."
- Believes in focusing on efficiency, safety, and long-term growth for infrastructure projects.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Donny Cook

Donny Cook is from Newton County. He graduated from Newton County High School. He lives with his three children and two grandchildren in Covington.

Donny is a licensed insurance agent and small business owner. He previously spent almost seven years as a superintendent for a large road construction company, where he managed major infrastructure projects. After that, he opened his own construction company.

Supports growth but believes it should be limited until infrastructure can "catch up."

Supports growth but believes it should be limited to allow infrastructure to catch up.

Believes the community needs a plan for infrastructure and supports growth but wants to limit growth until infrastructure can "catch up."

- 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. 