Homegrown Talent
Drew Parker moved to Nashville five years ago to pursue his dream of country music superstardom. He has since co-written a No. 1 song with Jake Owen, appeared at the Grand Ole Opry and performed alongside some of the industry’s biggest names, including Luke Combs—a man with whom he will tour in 2021.
Sobering Perspective
As the first female African American student at Oxford College of Emory University, Ann Slaughter saw the institution as a ‘multicultural academic oasis’ during a time when overt racism was more the norm than the exception.
Pathway to Peace
Celebrate Recovery, in its 20th year of existence, continues to offer hope and life change for those suffering from addiction, depression, anxiety, eating disorders and a variety of other maladies often swept aside by society.
Good Taste
Greg and Lisa Cavender opened Hot Rod’s Diner in Social Circle a little more than seven years ago despite no experience in the restaurant business. Quality food, strong faith and
‘Laughter is the Best Medicine’
Retired pharmacist Steve Aldridge found a second career as a ventriloquist and magician, using humor to better the world and bring joy to others one smile at a time. by
Leading the Dance for Inclusion
The Covington Regional Ballet strives to become a force for change using the language of dance to fully embrace inclusion and diversity in its dancers and dance forms. by Kari
All the Right Notes
Scott Lansburg finds purpose and fulfillment in shaping the next generation of guitarists, pianists and drummers at McKibben Music, a place where faith and tunes intersect. by Gabriel Stovall Scott
Collective Effort
The Willing Helpers Medical Clinic has provided free medical care to more than 8,000 uninsured Newton County residents since it opened in 2006. by Michelle Floyd With potentially more than
Harvesting Hope
The Christian-based Repairers of the Breach organization assists those in need, including the homeless, the elderly and families who have experienced domestic abuse, loss of work and various other traumas.
Our Own Slice of Americana
Henderson’s Restaurant shuttered its doors in 2017 after lifting the spirits of its loyal customers for more than half a century. Gone but not forgotten, it lives on in the
Mansfield’s Famous Southpaw
Sherrod Smith was immortalized as a central figure in one of Major League Baseball’s all-time dramas, as he went pitch for pitch with Babe Ruth in Game 2 of the
No Ordinary Tee Time
When Parker’s Pasture Disc Golf Course opened in 2019, it provided Covington’s 160-acre Central Park with one of its showpieces and gave Newton County residents and their families another healthy,
No One Size Fits All
If students and their individual needs are not at the heart of our choices involving education, we risk losing them in the shuffle. by Dr. Kim Coady Choices. So many
Slow Down, Take the Scenic Route
Life goes by so fast, except for the young. During those innocent years, we could not wait until we were old enough to go to school, old enough to date,
The Waiting Game
As Abraham, David and countless others have shown in The Bible, not everything happens quickly or easily in this life. Nevertheless, God’s timing remains perfect. by Darrell Allen Several times
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…