Chain Breakers
Atlanta Redemption Ink harnesses the talents of area tattoo artists to summon hope, recovery and transformation for sex trafficking survivors, former gang members and those in the midst of self-harm
Never Forgotten
The tragic death of former Covington assistant police chief and Newton County school board representative Almond Turner in 2019 left a lasting void in the community he faithfully served for
Mission Moldova
Kelly and Christy Layson uprooted their family, streamlined their possessions and pursued their faith more than 5,000 miles from home. Their efforts to share the Gospel had gone mostly according
A Uniting Force
The mercy and love we were shown when Jesus went to the cross and shed his blood for our sins supersede all boundaries. They can bring together people from all
A Hunger to Feed Others
Brenda Sears, her husband and her three children have turned their love for cooking into their own community outreach program involving Mansfield Elementary School, the Garden of Gethsemane Shelter and
Stitch Perfect
Porterdale-based weaver and quilter Candace Hassen draws inspiration for her unique designs in nature, paintings and other artistic mediums. by Terri Webster Brilliant color defines her world. Professional weaver and
Lighting Paths
Newton Mentoring Inc. was founded more than a decade ago and carries on the legacy and vision of the late Judge Horace J. Johnson Jr. by providing individual support for
Easing a Difficult Transition
Mary Roach never envisioned herself being a hospice volunteer, but the death of her father in 2017 set in motion a series of events that forever altered the life of
Brick by Brick
Tommy Hailey spent a quarter of a century building the Newton County Recreation Commission into one of the country’s most respected institutions, showing thousands just how far a little imagination
Drama Club
More than two decades into its existence, Social Circle Theater’s doors remain open to a wide variety of age groups, interests and abilities as it continues to serve as a
Sweet Potato Soufflé
With Marshmallow Fluff, Toasted Marshmallows & Caramel Ingredients For Garnish Instructions We would like to say a special thank you to City Pharmacy and Burge Club Executive Chef Andrew Featherstone,
A Place ‘Where Friends Meet’
City Pharmacy brings the delight of fine dining to downtown Covington through the distinctive vision of owner Tedo Stone. by Kari Apted You may initially find City Pharmacy’s name perplexing,
Thinking Outside the Box
Sherri and Clyde Hutchison discovered the inspiration for the Backyard Safari Company during what they thought were routine strolls with their grandchildren. Spawned by an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit, their products
A Seat at the Table
Pockets of our communities remain illiterate despite access to education that was once reserved for a select few. How do we alleviate this problem? Science-based training methods hold the key.
Recta De Tostadas
A passion for cooking was handed down to me through the generations, from my grandparents to my mother and father, then from my parents to me. To share it with
Coasting Into Retirement
When Dave McMichael followed his father into the construction industry, he could not have known the impact their company would have on the amusement park industry. Even as McMichael’s Construction
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…