Art Speaks: Glass
Wildart is home to two glass artists, John Conkling and Greta Beech. After taking an extensive glass fusion class in 2005, John’s love for fusion was born. For him, glass
Sewn Together
Award-winning seamstress Carol von Cannon’s work represents a lifetime of honing her craft. Perhaps even more than her blue ribbons, von Cannon finds pride in teaching the skills she learned
Creative Juices
Shant’e and Kevin Ragin have brought their love for theater and time-honored cuisine to Porterdale, bolstering Newton County’s entertainment options in the process. by Michelle Floyd Shant’e Ragin could not
Open Minds, Open Lines
As we all adjust to a post-2020 reality, parents must engage teachers and mentors in order to maximize and enhance what their children are learning in the classroom. by Taticasejuana
Art Speaks: Using Mud
Using mud to create vessels is one of the oldest forms of art making. In the beginning, the items were strictly utilitarian. Through experimenting with fire, man learned to harden
Passing the Baton
D. Alan Fowler’s drive for excellence in music turned the Eastside High School band program into the envy of countless others. Having turned over the reins to one of his
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
Art Speaks: Outside the Medium
Art reaches almost every aspect of our lives, every day. Many artists are known for the paintings or sculptures in our homes or in the local art galleries. However, these
Music to Our Ears
The Covington-Conyers Choral Guild has touted itself as the east metro’s best-kept secret since 1984. Nearly devastated by a two-year pause during COVID-19, the internationally performing choral group now works