Meet the Publishers Summer 2019
Last year was a leap year for our family—a leap-of-faith year, that is. First, we leaped into homeschooling our middle-schooler. Then, after lots of encouragement and guidance from a dear
Restoring Power & Hope
In the aftermath of natural disasters like Hurricane Michael, local linemen oftentimes represent the light at the end of uncertainty’s tunnel for those who have had their lives turned inside out.
One Mile at a Time
As the Newton County School System’s longest-tenured employees, bus drivers Joe and Shirley Flanigan have been transporting students to and from school for more than four decades. by Nat Harwell
Head, Heart, Hands and Health
The 4-H organization has aided in the development of youth leaders across the country for more than a century and owes its founding to Newton County. by Nat Harwell Most people
Bringing the Heat
Porterdale’s Bowl O Flames restaurant thrives under owner Thy Duong, who survived the brutal Khmer Rouge regime and state-sponsored genocide in his native Cambodia. by Kari Apted Foodies know where
Sweet Dreams
Pastor Todd Hilton and the congregation at Mansfield United Methodist Church have made it a mission to reach underprivileged children—one bed at a time. by Michelle Floyd It remains an
Motion Activated
Originally designed to assist those suffering from Parkinson’s disease, the Covington Family YMCA’s Basic Movement class has been extended to all members. by Jessica Hudgins A group of 15 or
Navigating Autism
As the mother of two autistic sons, Philroedna Thorpe found herself on a voyage of discovery for more than two decades. by Kari Apted Philroedna Thorpe does not need the
When Seconds Stand Between Life and Death
The Labor Day shooting incident involving Covington police officer Matt Cooper spurred the implementation of a potentially life-saving Stop the Bleed training program at Piedmont Newton Hospital. by David Roten
Bridging the Gap
Amanda Bonilla stays busy breaking down barriers between the Arts Association in Newton County and the Spanish-speaking community. by Michelle Floyd Having grown up as a dancer in the Spanish-speaking
If You Build Them, They Will Come
Mountain biking enthusiasts Jim Behning and Matt Harris have begun smoothing and shaping existing trails at Turner Lake Park in an effort to provide a place to ride for those
Beat the Summer Slide
Help avoid the potential loss of skills and knowledge over summer break by encouraging your kids to read. Go by the library and pick up something from Newton County Schools’
When Summertime Heats Up the South
“It’s not the heat; it’s the humidity.” By now, you have either heard these words from your pseudo-meteorologist friends or let them drip from your own parched lips. Your strength
Then and Now: Mansfield Georgia
by Meredith Tredeau Two photographs taken from the same viewpoint at two different times in history: Railroad crossing in Mansfield, c. early 1920s (first) Downtown Mansfield, 2022 (second). Mansfield has
Lemon-Pepper Green Beans
Grocery stores and gardens are chock full of summer fruits and vegetables in their prime: sweet corn, tomatoes, berries, beans and more. If you like green beans, you’ll love this
Where Southern Tradition Thrives
Initiated in western Newton County in 1828, the Salem Camp Meeting has changed, evolved and stood the test of time as the longest continuous gathering of its kind in the
Swimming Makes You Hungry
Try one of these snacks on your next trip to the pool. Fruit KabobsFruit salad on a stick—healthy, fun and easy—no plates or forks required! Cut your favorite fruit or
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…