
Medicine in Motion
Dr. Parisa Biazar’s path from Toronto to Covington reflects a career shaped by curiosity, service and a willingness to go where her skills are needed. She focuses on building deep

Care Package
Susann Whittle has helped Newton County families welcome new life for more than three decades, having built a career through compassion, community and support close to home. by Avril Occilien-Similien

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