‘He Always Took Care of His People’
by Kari Apted Jim Stalvey left a positive mark on Newton County and an unforgettable impression on those in the restaurant industry. Even Chick-fil-A dedicated its sign to him after
Cooking Up a Legacy
For over 50 years, restaurateur Jim Stalvey owned and operated over a dozen dining establishments in Covington and surrounding areas. The late Newton County icon not only enjoyed serving food but
Marvelous Creation
A.W. Tozer once said, “God dwells in His creation and is everywhere indivisibly present in all His works. He is transcendent above all His works even while He is immanent
Life with Lupus
Makayla Cosby was a picture of good health until mysterious symptoms appeared at the tender age of 7. After extensive testing, her family learned she had childhood onset lupus. Cosby
Home Sweet Home
When Ebony Dean and her two children fell on hard times, Family Promise of NewRock stepped up to the plate, provided them with a place to live and, most importantly,
Building God’s People in a Post-Pandemic World
Communities of faith should start by focusing on the core values of God’s kindness, humility and compassion. He expects no less from us. by Dr. T. Demetrius Smith The Bible
Running the Race with Endurance
Record-setting Peachtree Academy runner Ben Clements suffered three spontaneous pneumothoraxes in less than six months. While it put his athletic career on hold, the ordeal only strengthened his faith as
The Boy of Summer
Luke Allen’s death at the age of 43 left Newton County’s tight-knit baseball community heartbroken. As tributes poured in, it soon became clear that those he mentored were more than
Restorative Power
Miami native Yasha Williams moved to Newton County with no family, no assistance and no real grasp on what the future held. Roughly eight years later, she hopes to someday
Little Fish, Big Fun
The small town of Newborn in eastern Newton County celebrates an unlikely local resident every April: the lowly hornyhead fish. The annual Hornyhead Fish Festival features a fishing tournament with
Model Citizens
Almarie and Francois van Staden left their native South Africa in 2000 to pursue a better life for their two children. More than two decades later, they consider themselves Americans
Fallen Giant
Justin Robinette has always held a job in the green industry, but nothing could prepare him for the day he had to bring down one of The Square’s most iconic
Art Speaks: Why
Have you ever wondered why artists create? Why they spend hours upon hours painting, sculpting, sketching or just staring off into space thinking? Why they seem to exist in their
The Whole Pet Diet Chicken Stew
The Whole Pet Diet Chicken Stew, or “Doc’s Stew,” is a healthy homemade food suitable for dogs and cats. by Dr. Rhonda Ross It comes from The Whole Pet Diet,
Include Insurance as Part of Your Financial Plan
Proper insurance coverage is a critical building block to a solid financial plan. The number one cause of bankruptcy in the United States is an unforeseen expense not properly covered
How Love and Value Show Up in Education
The foundations in teaching respectable principles of becoming a good human being start at home and require honest self-evaluation. by Taticasejuana Bobo Stevens Those who are not living under a
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…