Meet the Publishers Spring 2019
Did you know that the newton (symbol: N) is the scientific international unit of measurement for force? (It’s named after Isaac Newton, the scientist known for his theory of gravity
On the Wings of the Wind
With steps now being taken to add monarch butterflies to the Endangered Species List due to habitat loss and other factors, Connie and David Waller have made conservation efforts involving the beautiful but complex pollinators a life’s mission.
‘For I was hungry and you fed me’
Pastor Clara Lett lives out Matthew 25:35-36 through Rainbow Covenant Ministries and the work she performs with The Garden of Gethsemane Homeless Shelter in Covington.
From Omaha Beach to Oxford, a Man for All Seasons
As a 19-year-old in World War II, John Burson saw the worst of humanity on the beaches of Normandy, France. In the decades that have followed, the longtime Newton County resident has maintained an unwavering commitment to community service.
Diamond King
Tim Hyers has traveled an unlikely path, from second-round draft pick out of Newton High School to hitting coach for the World Series champion Boston Red Sox. by Brian Knapp
When the Routine Becomes a Crisis
Shortly after undergoing a mammogram, Covington veterinarian Dr. Rhonda Ross was met with a diagnosis no woman wants to hear. Her breast cancer survival story stands as a testament to
Trailblazers
The Newton Trails organization has spearheaded efforts to pave the way to a more connected community in Newton County. by Abby Taylor If you drive by Mayfield Ace Hardware on
World Traveler
Nothing—not even a life-altering battle with Crohn’s disease—could stop Erron Maxey from pursuing his dream of playing professional basketball. The 40-year-old has now suited up in 15 different countries. by
The Cream Rises to the Top
The Rock House Creamery in Newborn turns out a variety of milks and cheeses, and it stands as a throwback to mom-and-pop operations of yesteryear. by Nat Harwell Seeing an
Growing Knowledge
The Oxford Organic Farm supplies fresh food to the Oxford College dining hall and surrounding areas while providing students with practical lessons on growing and harvesting vegetables. by Michelle Floyd
Sharing a Love of Learning
The STEM Bus Extension Project at the Newton College and Career Academy takes STEM education and projects to students who may not have access to them in their normal school
A Monarch Worth Protecting
Fragile, beautiful and fleeting, butterflies speak to us of our own existence. Lighter than air, they appear for a moment and then are gone, we know not where. Butterflies for
Raising Hope
Brice and Allison Hope have opened their home and hearts to more than 40 children through fostering and adoption. by Patty Rasmussen Hope: a simple four-letter word carrying so much
Porterdale Hotel
Once the Center of Georgia’s Culinary Universe. by Darrell Huckaby In the 1950s and into the 1960s, Mrs. Effie Boyd served up some of the best Southern cooking this side of
Meet the Publishers Fall 2026
One Sunday, when I was a relatively new believer, I made the following comment: “I need to pray for patience.” The collective gasp and the advice that…