‘He’s Perfect’
Features

‘He’s Perfect’

When their infant son was diagnosed with a rare form of epilepsy, Joel and Tiffany Smith found themselves at the beginning of a difficult and painful journey. However, through their

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Trust Fall
Health & Wellness

Trust Fall

Moniqueka Rucker experienced every parent’s worst nightmare: the death of a child. Learning how to navigate life without her firstborn son was devastating, but Rucker was determined not to let

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Vessels of Healing
Health & Wellness

Vessels‭ ‬of Healing

Restoration happens one hoofprint at a time at Norman Farms in Jersey. There, physical therapist Lauren Norman and her small group of horses have been the key to many children

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Sports & Recreation

Primal Progress

A true outdoor adventurist and an expert in primitive camping, Jeannine Marchesseau embraces a simpler way of enjoying nature and its bounties. She can also claim the title of award-winning

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Cinematic Release
Arts, Education & Innovation

Cinematic Release

Bob Mackey found stories to be an attractive means of escape as a child. Now a storyteller himself, he provides others with that same avenue through writing, producing and directing

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Role Player
Arts, Education & Innovation

Role Player

Jeremy Skidmore has kept busy honing his theatrical and musical talents since adolescence. The actor, singer and musician credits God and his family for helping him pursue his creative endeavors,

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Living

Guest Relations

Ron Carter shares a passion for his hometown with many of the 700,000-plus visitors who make Newton County a chosen destination on an annual basis. The Covington Welcome Center coordinator

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Picking Up the Pieces
Living

Picking Up the Pieces

John Bryant was bitten by the collector’s bug as a child, when his mother’s post-World War II-era figurines and the glimmer of precious metal caught his wandering eye. Decades later,

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What's Cooking

Ruthie’s Caldo de Res

I consider Caldo de Res to be the ultimate Mexican comfort food. When I was a child, our extended family lived in Mexico. We only got to see them once

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A Sandwich Beyond
Business Highlight

A Sandwich Beyond

Russ Denson brings years of restaurant franchisee and management experience to the Covington Jimmy John’s location. He invites anyone and everyone to experience the store’s revamped offerings. by Michelle Floyd

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On the Importance of Mentorship
Grace & Truth

On the Importance of Mentorship

When Christ followers live out the teachings of God’s Word and model them accurately, the lives of those around them can be transformed. by Josh Franklin I’m deeply grateful for

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On the Cover

Lessons from the Turtle

Just a month ago, I found myself wondering why I had grown depressed to the point of giving up. I mean, I was doing everything right. My days were more

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Brotherly Love
Features

Brotherly Love

by Brian Knapp Luke Smith strikes an imposing figure from 60 feet, six inches away.  The 6-foot-4, 225-pound senior spent his breakout 2023 campaign with the Social Circle High School

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Sports & Recreation

In Memoriam: Nat Harwell

(April 18, 1951-Nov. 11, 2023) by Brian Knapp Men much wiser than me told us long ago that time was a thief. I’m not sure I agree. Seated at my

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