The Perfect Path in an Imperfect World
We are always moving forward, whether we think of it that way or not. Such is the nature of time. Looking back over my own life, there were countless twists
Enduring Justice
Horace Johnson was the first black attorney to practice in Newton County and the first black judge appointed to the Superior Court in the Alcovy Judicial Circuit. Two years after
Incidental Medicine
Dr. Lynette Jattan-Cunningham did not always plan to be a physician. However, a strong lifetime of faith put her on a path to becoming one of the most beloved pediatricians
The Greatest Question Ever Asked
Christians surrender to the truth that we cannot be good enough, brave enough or strong enough to work our way into Heaven. Only Jesus can rescue man from his sins.
An Alliance of Hope
The Newton-Rockdale Suicide Prevention Coalition addresses a hypersensitive subject with committed teamwork, cross-community networking and honest messaging. Those behind its efforts strive for a future untouched by self-inflicted death. by
From Hoops to Hooves
Erin Flynn Mobley once roamed the courts and filled the box scores as a basketball star at Newton High School, but once she completed a successful collegiate career on the
The Competitor and the Advocate
Jake Branan was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth. It has not stopped the Eastside High School graduate from pursuing his dreams and living his life to the fullest. by
Passing the Baton
D. Alan Fowler’s drive for excellence in music turned the Eastside High School band program into the envy of countless others. Having turned over the reins to one of his
Art Speaks: Using Mud
Using mud to create vessels is one of the oldest forms of art making. In the beginning, the items were strictly utilitarian. Through experimenting with fire, man learned to harden
Open Minds, Open Lines
As we all adjust to a post-2020 reality, parents must engage teachers and mentors in order to maximize and enhance what their children are learning in the classroom. by Taticasejuana
Creative Juices
Shant’e and Kevin Ragin have brought their love for theater and time-honored cuisine to Porterdale, bolstering Newton County’s entertainment options in the process. by Michelle Floyd Shant’e Ragin could not
Planting Seeds
Visitors to The Square on Mondays around lunchtime will notice a white and purple tent advertising ‘Free Prayer.’ Awaken His Church, the brainchild of Holly Hayes and Tarita Kuhns, started
The Importance of Tax-free Income During Retirement
Unlike most of your retirement accounts such as 403b & 401k plans, pensions, and Social Security benefits, which will all be taxed as ordinary income during retirement, tax-free account distributions
Simple Life
Homesteaders John and Laurie Hines have freed themselves from some of the cares and concerns associated with a plug-and-play world that seems to grow more chaotic by the day, choosing
Chiles Rellenos
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
‘As Human as Possible’
After Judge Horace J. Johnson tragically died from COVID-19 in July 2020, Oxford College decided to rename Language Hall in honor of one of the school’s most distinguished graduates. On
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…