City of Oxford, Georgia

08/31/2026

You can help clean up the rivers and then stop by the Autumn Fest at 11am-3pm! A win-win!

Join us on Saturday, September 19 for our 2026 Rivers Alive event! Gather friends and family and help us clean up lakes, rivers, and streams around Newton County. Keep Newton Beautiful will provide free cleanup supplies, breakfast, and t-shirts (while supplies last). We will meet cleanup participants at Longhorn Steakhouse of Covington for breakfast and supply distribution at 9 a.m. After breakfast, teams will head out to cleanup sites to pick up litter in and around waterways. Register by September 11. For full event details, visit www.keepnewtonbeautiful.org.

08/27/2026

The Oxford Autumn Fest is in September, but with the City of Oxford, GA Police Department we've got a lot planned for October! Be sure to save the dates!

📅 October 10, 11am-3pm – Faith & Blue Event at Asbury Street Park
City of Oxford, GA Police Department is partnering with our local churches and community members for an evening of fellowship, connection, and fun. Chick-fil-A Covington will be on site for purchase.
🎬 October 16, 6:30pm – First-Ever Movie in the Park at Asbury Street Park
Bring your family, friends, chairs and blankets for a fun-filled evening under the stars. Treats Sweets Bar and -fil-A Covington will be on site for purchase. We are looking forward to a great night with our community!
🎃 October 24, 3-6pm – Annual Trunk-or-Treat across from City Hall
This community favorite is always a wonderful opportunity to interact with local children and families while enjoying a safe and festive Halloween celebration. We hope to see everyone there!

08/26/2026

UPDATE: The water line has been fixed and all water has been restored on Marble Drive.

08/24/2026

We currently have two open positions - Deputy Court Clerk, Associate Clerk and Groundskeeper.

To get an application or to read more of the job description, please visit: https://oxfordgeorgia.org/ApplyForJob.aspx

Applications will be accepted for both positions until filled.

08/20/2026

Today is farmers market day! Come see us this afternoon!

Come get your fresh, local, and handmade goods tomorrow, August 20th, at the Oxford Farmers Market, 4-7pm, at 915 Emory Street, where you'll find amazing local vendors.

Shop local for stuff like vegetables, baked goods, soap, body butter, fresh squeezed fruit juice, woodwork, artwork, crochet and much more!

Meet and shop with our local vendors tomorrow:
Oxford College Farm
BLESSED LOAF
Jeff’s Wood Crafts
Captured by Collier
Red Fox Farm
Martin’s Woodcraft
Manna Market
Debby Vanderbunt
Hidden Persimmon Farms
The Wooden Nickel Farm
JOLEH Fruities
Fox Farm Botanicals
crissy's Homemade Bakery
Blue Jay Cosmetics, LLC

08/20/2026

For the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Oxford College is hosting a Memorial Stair Climb to honor the first responders who served on that day. This is a community-wide event where you're welcome to attend, participate, or volunteer!

If you'd like to register to participate or volunteer for the Memorial Stair Climb, click here: https://emory.givepulse.com/event/904995-9%252F11%2BDay%2Bof%2BService%253A%2BMemorial%2BStair%2BClimb?pkey=3e6d3e6a56021f23fdc611af4f7f2fb061b6d1959f7064135d15ef2273168af0

If you'd like to volunteer to be a part of America's Day of Doing Good with one of the many opportunities for Oxford's 9/11 Service Day, click here: https://emory.givepulse.com/event/906036

Event Details -
Friday, September 11th:
5pm - Opening remarks in Seney Plaza
5:30-8pm - Stair climb in Seney Hall (27 times up and down to approximate the 110 flights of the World Trade Center Towers)

Saturday, September 12th:
7:30am-3:30pm - Service projects at various locations (including the Fuzz Run)
3-4pm - Closing remarks and celebration reception at the Oxford Student Center.

08/13/2026

Together We Serve!

The City of Oxford is proud to participate in the GMA City Hall Selfie Day Challenge!

Our City Manager is capturing a selfie of the dedicated team that serves the City of Oxford, including our administrative staff, maintenance crew and police officers.

We're also proud to welcome Swoop the Eagle, the Oxford College of Emory University mascot, as our special guest. Oxford College is a valued community partner located within the City of Oxford, and many of its students, faculty, and staff call our city home.

Together, We Serve the City of Oxford, GA! ❤️🦅🏛️

07/31/2026

We hope everyone has a GREAT school year! 📚💯