Deep Roots
Around half of Georgia’s current residents were born somewhere else, which makes it interesting to meet someone like Bob Reynolds. His birth marked a new era in Newton County healthcare,
Love Unleashed
Entrepreneur Mark Ross and internist Dr. Nicole Ross worked in their respective careers until their hearts for the elderly led them to open a Right at Home senior services franchise.
Anchors in the Storm
Issues with chronic pain set Aisha Cobbs on a journey of physical healing and self-discovery. When medications failed to deliver the desired results, the married mother of three turned to
Young at Heart
Before Dr. Thomas Crews opened the county’s first cardiology practice in 1970, Covington residents who needed cardiac care had to travel to Atlanta for treatment. Now 92 years old, the
From Healer to Advocate
Cancer survivor Becky Beavers brings a unique perspective to her role as president of the auxiliary at Piedmont Newton Hospital. After the former nurse underwent a double mastectomy, she became
Shaping Smiles
Dr. Venitress Bryant grew up in the projects of Detroit. However, determination, work ethic and family support enabled her to succeed while cementing her desire to give back as much
‘The Essence of Our Y’
Sisters Carmen Brown and Beverly Burton consider the Covington Family YMCA a second home, whether they are partaking in a fitness class, utilizing the exercise machines, enjoying a brisk game
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
Invisible Enemy
An unwelcome visitor appeared to Angela Whitley with numbness and tingling when she was only 20 years old. More than two decades later, she advocates for those struggling with multiple