Meet the Publishers Summer 2025
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Resilience Redefined
Gabriel Tuggle was once a multi-sport star with enough talent to perhaps one day choose between professional football or baseball, but a .44-caliber bullet to the head changed everything. Even
‘Stronger Than a Speeding Bullet’
by Kari Apted Gabriel Tuggle was a few months shy of graduating from Newton High School in 1991 when he was shot in the head at point-blank range. On track
Paging ‘Dr. C’
Charmed by Covington’s quaint allure, Dr. Caroline Ceneviz took over a well-respected orthodontic practice in wake of Dr. Donald Hillman’s retirement. She integrates state-of-the-art technology with a warm, family-focused approach.
On Another Level
Piedmont Newton held fundraisers in 2024 to upgrade its neonatal intensive care unit. Ryan and Jalissa Kori were among the first to experience the benefits with premature daughter Khamille. by
Staying Grounded
Believers need the assurance of faith, a connection through prayer and time spent in the Word in order to access the power of the Holy Spirit and effectively serve the
Life Cycle
Oxford’s Margaret Bokros, 79, bikes for fitness and adventure, weaving stories from secret childhood rides to 138-mile treks. Her journeys—some of them reaching speeds of more than 50 miles per
All Smiles
Dr. Richard Kim brings advanced care to Newton Drive Family Dentistry, where he blends cutting-edge technology with compassionate service to continue the legacy built by Dr. Dale Evans. by Michelle
No Ordinary Life
Dana Hammonds lost her younger brother and former major league pitcher David Elder to suicide in January 2023. While his legacy lives on in those he loved, coached and mentored,
Positive Energy
Kaitlyn Williams will take her considerable talents to Savannah State University after a decorated four-year career with the Alcovy High School fastpitch softball team. If past history serves as any
Healthy Choice
Father-son duo Rutho and Nate Occilien-Similien have transformed a 21-day juicing fast into a thriving business. Taste & See Fresh has grown by leaps and bounds in a few short
When Art Becomes Life
Tray Corley never attended art school, but his paintings are already intriguing enough to have drawn fans from across the globe. His once-latent creativity has exploded into a personal passion
Meant for Missions
Doug Doster’s faith fuels a global outreach, though the 85-year-old former grocer has worn out a path to Mexico. His tireless service transforms lives through sharing the Gospel and tending
Restorative Powers
Jay Hobbs faced prison at age 25 but found redemption through Georgia’s Resource Court. Its rigorous support system transformed his life, offering him hope over punishment. by Wendy Rodriguez Jay
Chef Wes’ Tastes of Summertime
As a professional chef who trained at Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, North Carolina, I enjoy showing others how to make restaurant-quality food at home. I chose both of
‘Life Moves Pretty Fast’
Live long enough and buildings become part of your story. For instance, the Franklin Store in Starrsville—which artist Tray Corley so brilliantly painted to serve as the latest cover of