Piedmont Newton Hospital is a 94-bed hospital in Covington, GA — .
Against the national average, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA runs housing 11% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | at par |
| Housing | 11% above |
| Utilities | 4% below |
| Groceries and goods | at par |
| Services | 3% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Covington is $1,650 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,490.
Georgia taxes wage income.
4 traveler listings in Covington, GA.
Other Georgia hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Augusta Hospital | Augusta | 17 | $1,973 | 502 | $1,105 |
| Piedmont Hospital, Inc | Atlanta | 4 | $2,220 | 574 | $2,065 |
| Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center | Athens | 2 | $2,023 | 395 | $1,185 |
| Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown | Columbus | 1 | $1,863 | 372 | $1,040 |
| Emory University Hospital | Atlanta | 0 | — | 666 | $2,065 |
1 travel nurse review, 4.0★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4.0 |
| Culture | 5.0 |
| Management | 4.0 |
| Safety | 4.0 |
| Workload | 3.0 |
Pros: 10/10. Did 6 months. Traveler friendly, staff appreciated the help. CNAs do vitals, toileting and baths. Charge takes 1-2 on nights. Phlebotomy. Free parking, low crime, cute town. ER traveler did 6 m…
Cons: Med-surg tele 1:5-6. Rate dropped days before my extension ended when Aya took over Piedmont contracts. 35-45 minutes from Atlanta.