Hazzard County Filming Locations
The real-world locations in Newton County, Georgia that doubled as the fictional Hazzard County in the cult television series The Dukes of Hazzard, a show that defined American television comedy through seven seasons of high-speed chases and good-natured chaos.
At a glance
Covington and nearby Conyers served as the primary filming locations for The Dukes of Hazzard, which broadcast from January 1979 to February 1985. The series later relocated production to Warner Bros. Studios in California, but the Georgia locations remain iconic in television history.
History
The Dukes of Hazzard premiered on January 26, 1979, designed by Gy Waldron and produced by Warner Bros. Television in collaboration with Lou Step Productions and Piggy Productions. The show ran for seven seasons, airing 147 episodes on CBS before concluding February 8, 1985.
Early episodes were filmed in Covington and Conyers before production shifted to California studios. The series became a cultural phenomenon, particularly celebrated for its automotive stunts and country-music soundtrack.
What you see
The series featured the Duke family—cousins Bo and Luke, their cousin Daisy, and Uncle Jesse—navigating life under parole restrictions that confined them to county boundaries. The Boar’s Nest, where Daisy worked as a waitress and locals gathered for music and beer, was a central location; it is now a church.
The real star was General Lee, a 1969 Dodge Charger, which performed spectacular jumps and chases across dirt roads. The most famous jump measured 236 feet (approximately 70 meters), executed by stuntman Al Wyatt.
Cultural significance
The show balanced humor with themes of family loyalty and resourcefulness. The Duke boys, under parole after a bootlegging incident, worked odd jobs and participated in car races while thwarting the schemes of corrupt Commissioner Boss Hogg and his associates in local law enforcement.
General Lee became an iconic film vehicle, though producing the show required extensive automotive preparation. Between 256 and 321 Dodge Chargers were reportedly prepared across the seven seasons. Stuntmen including John Cade, Corey Eubanks, and Buzz Bundy performed approximately 40 percent of the vehicle jumps, with Bundy specializing in two-wheel stunts.
Key facts
- Location: Covington, Newton County, Georgia, USA
- Coordinates: 33.5967933, -83.8601174
- Series run: January 26, 1979 – February 8, 1985
- Network: CBS
- Total episodes: 147 across seven seasons
- Created by: Gy Waldron
- Produced by: Warner Bros. Television, Lou Step Productions, Piggy Productions
- Phone: +1 770-786-3227
Practical information
Many original filming locations remain in Covington and can be visited independently. The town embraces its television heritage, and fans of the series often seek out recognizable landmarks from the show.
Getting there
Covington is located in Newton County, Georgia, east of Atlanta. The address H4WR+H2 Covington, Georgia, USA marks the general area. For tourism information and visitor services, contact the Covington tourism office at +1 770-786-3227 or visit gocovington.com/Tourism.
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