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Gabriel Stovall

Dream Job

Carl Green’s breadth of experiences as a teacher, coach and administrator made him an ideal candidate for a groundbreaking position as Newton County’s first district athletic director. by Gabriel Stovall

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The Need for Speed

Todd and Brooke Shambo found an uncommon father-daughter bond in go-kart racing, a hair-raising pursuit that affords them the opportunity to scratch their competitive itch alongside fellow adrenaline junkies. by

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Letting His Light Shine

Arthur Hawkins’ ministry has taken a number of twists and turns, from the football field to the pulpit and many points in between. Through it all, he has remained true

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A Doctor in the House

A desire to serve God, family and community led Dr. Norris Little to a 40-year career in medicine. The beloved physician retired after nearly a decade as Piedmont Newton’s chief

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True Calling

Eastside High School and Emory University graduate Wendy Rodriguez has found her home. She plans to make impactful connections through her two businesses and her work as a board member

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Head in the Game

Brain surgery forced New Jersey native Anthony Vargas to give up one of the two sports he loves and confront his own mortality at a young age. Now a second-year

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In a Class by Herself

Faith, humility and the drive to see her students succeed in the classroom and beyond provide Dr. Cecily Gunter with all the motivation she needs. The Newton County School System

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Hook, Line and Sinker

Mike Sellers was once a football star at Newton High School who took his talents to East Carolina University and eventually the Canadian Football League, but a desire to impact

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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,

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