Michelle Floyd
Michelle Floyd is a freelance writer based in Social Circle. During her journalism career, she has worked at the Red & Black newspaper in Athens as a reporter and editor, Oxford College as a freelance writer and the Newton/Rockdale Citizen newspapers covering education and government, earning several Associated Press Awards. A 2003 graduate of Eastside High School and 2007 graduate of the Grady College of Journalism at the University of Georgia, she also is a sales and marketing manager for Peachtree Lighting in Covington. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering with church and Girl Scouts, going to concerts, traveling and being with her family and friends.
Step by Step
A simple Facebook post turned into a movement where women walk, heal and show up for themselves and one another. The 5:55 Walk Club offers connection, encouragement and a reminder
Medicine in Motion
Dr. Parisa Biazar’s path from Toronto to Covington reflects a career shaped by curiosity, service and a willingness to go where her skills are needed. She focuses on building deep
Time Well Spent
Bea Jackson steps into retirement after helming the Washington Street Community Center as executive director for nearly a quarter century, leaving behind a legacy of opportunity, partnership and unwavering care.
A Craftsman’s Legacy
After committing his life to military service, various vocations and other pursuits, Bob Hickly found peace and quiet in creating handmade wooden violins that now carry his memory forward. by
Global Initiative
Blending science, literature and community research, an Oxford College student forged connections with local farms to explore climate challenges and deepen her environmental engagement. by Michelle Floyd Kaela Moscati, now
Lifting Spirits
Inspired by her grandmother’s legacy, Jamaica native Paulette Robinson Morrison honors a lifelong call to serve by bringing meals, compassion and ministry to Covington’s disadvantaged. by Michelle Floyd Some grandparents
Venezuelan Roots
A beloved cilantro sauce shared by Christian Corvos has become a viral, family-run sensation across Georgia. Through its word-of-mouth popularity, he honors the legacy of his late mother. by Michelle
Where the Clock Never Strikes Midnight
Reborn at a new location, The Cinderella Shop offers affordable donated clothing to support a variety of needs at Piedmont Newton Hospital, all while volunteers find purpose, friendship,and a sense
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