Meet the Publishers Winter 2025
We are grateful to be a part of this community, and we are grateful for everyone whose support makes this magazine possible. It’s that time of year again. A new
Young at Heart
Before Dr. Thomas Crews opened the county’s first cardiology practice in 1970, Covington residents who needed cardiac care had to travel to Atlanta for treatment. Now 92 years old, the
On Becoming One in Christ
Churches would have far greater impact on their communities if they left discord and division behind to pursue unity under the headship of Christ. by Chad Caldwell I received an
Anchors in the Storm
Issues with chronic pain set Aisha Cobbs on a journey of physical healing and self-discovery. When medications failed to deliver the desired results, the married mother of three turned to
Staying Ahead of the H20 Curve
The Newton County Water and Sewerage Authority takes a proactive approach to safeguarding the lifeblood of the communities it serves. by Michelle Floyd The next time you brush your teeth
Dream Job
Carl Green’s breadth of experiences as a teacher, coach and administrator made him an ideal candidate for a groundbreaking position as Newton County’s first district athletic director. by Gabriel Stovall
Where Eagles Soar
Newton High School alum Matt Easterday was inducted into the Georgia Southern Athletics Hall of Fame in October, forever immortalizing him as one of the most accomplished players in the
Bringing Down Barriers
When a tenderhearted student and a devoted teacher realized specific students were being excluded from agricultural extracurricular activities, they joined forces to create a new, inclusive program. Several years later,
Bright Mind
A consummate student, Noah Carter seems to have the world at his fingertips as he pursues higher education at the University of Georgia. by Michelle Floyd Eastside High School graduate
Missing in Action No More
The remains of Henry Allen Jr. were returned home to Covington and laid to rest more than eight decades after he enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces. He
Time Travelers
Inspired to bring history to life for others, Tommy and Troy Phillips decided to recreate an accurate 19th century chuckwagon and display it as a living museum. The father-son duo
Granny’s Pecan Pie
Any time I see a pecan pie, I think of my grandmother, Annie Mae Callaway. Granny was a great cook, and she loved to bake. She always made lots of
Her Own Yellow Brick Road
by Kari Apted could not imagine the life she enjoys now. She was only 9 years old when her mother died, and she was sent to live with her aunt
In Sickness and in Health
Nothing has been conventional about marriage for David Perkins and Dianne Jennings, from the unlikely location of their impromptu wedding two years ago to the most unwelcome third party in
Artistic Travels
Art fascinates me. More specifically, the God-given talents of other people fascinate me. In his daily travels, Publisher Scott Tredeau stumbled upon the lion painting that serves as our cover