A Way With Words
Bryson Jamal Stevens’ vivid imagination, talent for writing and love for sports allowed him to become a self-published author at the age of 9. His debut book follows the exploits
Salt of the Earth
As a sixth-generation farmer, Fred Greer set out long ago to leave the land better than he found it. His life and career may have taken many unexpected twists and
Navigating Autism
As the mother of two autistic sons, Philroedna Thorpe found herself on a voyage of discovery for more than two decades. by Kari Apted Philroedna Thorpe does not need the
Head, Heart, Hands and Health
The 4-H organization has aided in the development of youth leaders across the country for more than a century and owes its founding to Newton County. by Nat Harwell Most people
View From The Top
Parker Wyatt and Izzy Fleetwood undertook a small Bible study that quickly evolved into a fledgling evangelistic ministry at a parking garage in downtown Covington. Teens and college-aged students now
Outside-the-Box Outreach
The Taylor Made Foundation extends its arms to the less fortunate through the vision and determination of its founder, who emerged from homelessness and domestic abuse with the desire to
The Power of Multiplication
A chance meeting while she awaited a ‘Dancing with the Stars’ taping in California prompted Sherry Lowery to seek out Loy Turner in hopes of forming a Newton County chapter
To Have and to Hold
T.K. and Louise Adams married at a small church in Waycross in 1959, then relocated to Newton County days later to start their teaching careers together. They have spent more
Upward Bound
Fred Franklin turned his love of climbing and a talent for trades into a 25-year career as a steeplejack, having started his business in response to the Summer Olympics in