Strong Roots
Dr. Melvin Baker’s trailblazing dental practice became a beacon of possibility, proving that focus and community can open long-closed doors. by Phillip B. Hubbard When Dr. Melvin Baker opened his
Medical Miracles
Pregnancy can be an unpredictable process for anyone, but Tim and Sheri Benton’s journey to parenthood was filled with multiple surprises and challenges from the start. by Kari Apted Tim
Aiden’s Hope
When her son arrived prematurely, Mytisha Onyia discovered that the First Steps program at Piedmont Newton Hospital and a determined community could turn her thoughts away from fear and toward
Shine On, Shelby
A radiant young woman’s joy, courage and generosity continue to move a community determined to carry her light forward after her death at the age of 22. by David Roten
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
No Place Too Dark
Addiction, violence and loss once defined Myles Lance. Prison became the place where he found faith, purpose and transformation, along with the desire to reach out to others battling the
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
There in a Pinch
A small but mighty local Red Cross Disaster Action Team answers calls across seven counties, offering comfort and aid at all hours to help strangers through their darkest times. by
Life Cycle
Oxford’s Margaret Bokros, 79, bikes for fitness and adventure, weaving stories from secret childhood rides to 138-mile treks. Her journeys—some of them reaching speeds of more than 50 miles per