Designing Tunes
John Johnson’s musical genius draws aspiring singers and songwriters to Newton County from all over the world.
Choosing Triumph Over Tragedy
Wounded in a suicide bombing that killed five of her fellow soldiers in Afghanistan, Lakeia Stokes refuses to be defined by that fateful day in November 2016.
A Love That Lasts
Butch and Linda Betts will celebrate their 52nd wedding anniversary in June. In a day and age when divorce has become more the norm than the exception, their enduring relationship stands as a testament to the power of love, faith and compromise.
Paying It Forward
Having grown up in the Covington Family YMCA, Jabari Bennett has chosen to give back by serving the program that has given him so much.
A Woman of Many Hats
Jennifer Phillips has immersed herself in patient care as part of Piedmont Newton Hospital’s care management department, all while volunteering her free time to help ease the community’s many medical challenges.
The Quest to Save the Starfish
Having retired from her post as principal at East Newton Elementary School after nine years, Dr. Kim Street Coady—dental hygienist turned beloved educator—has shifted her focus to the literacy crisis in Georgia and beyond.
Living Out a Legacy
More than 400,000 people have participated in Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center programs since it opened in 1995, fulfilling the vision of its namesake.
What Makes Newton County Tick?
There is something timeless about the courthouse tower clock, something comforting, though indefinable, about a bell that has rung the same tone for the last 133-plus years.
Glory Days in Blue and White
Imagine ‘Hoosiers’ in a town about 20 times the size of Hickory, Indiana, and stretch it out over about a 17-year period. That was the Newton County boys’ basketball team under legendary coach Ronald M. Bradley.
Centennial Milestone
Ramsey Furniture Company has seen much in its 100 years of existence, from the Roaring Twenties to The Great Depression. Through it all, it has served as an economic pillar for Newton County.
From the Source to the Sink
Clean water remains a luxury with which millions across the globe are unfamiliar. The Newton County Water and Sewerage Authority is charged with safely providing the life-giving resource to unincorporated
Well, Hello There
Informative tour takes groups through downtown Covington, touching on art, history, food, music and other areas of interest. by David Roten Talk about a one-stop shop. If you love art,
3 Actions to Fight the Flu
It has been 100 years since the 1918 influenza pandemic devastated entire communities and took an estimated 675,000 American lives. It was the most severe pandemic in recent history, killing