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
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
Heirloom to a Bygone Era
Country stores dawned in America during colonial times, allowing pioneers to stock up on supplies and socialize with distant neighbors. Often replaced by big-box retailers, only a precious few remain.
Shopping in a Sugar Wonderland
by Kari Apted It doesn’t matter what time they arrive: Frankie Moss is already there when Jan and Gary Patrick turn into their store’s parking lot every Dec. 24. If
The County’s Most Interesting Man
Newborn resident Tony Pless looks like your average older biker, clad in black leather and tattooed, with a long, white beard. Like most bikers, he has been places—some good and
Newborn: A Town Full of Characters
by Kari Apted If you blink as you drive through rural Newton County, you might miss the tiny town of Newborn, and even if you see it, you’ll probably pronounce
Sister Act
A sign at the entrance to Musulyn’s International Cuisine in Covington reads, ‘Welcome to Our Story.’ It invites guests to learn more about chef Carmenia Tyrus and her journey from
The Genteel Rebirth of the Blue Willow Inn
by Kari Apted The Blue Willow Inn has served many purposes since it was built in 1917. It has been a private residence, church, social hall and restaurant. Closed in
Brotherly Love
by Brian Knapp Luke Smith strikes an imposing figure from 60 feet, six inches away. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound senior spent his breakout 2023 campaign with the Social Circle High School