Kari Apted
Kari Apted has been writing for The Newton Community Magazine since its inception. She began writing professionally in 2005 when her work was chosen to appear in "Operation Homecoming: Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Home Front, in the Words of U.S. Troops and Their Families," an anthology sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Kari’s portfolio now includes blogs, feature stories, humorous newspaper columns and a plethora of home design articles. She’s currently working on her first book. Kari adores her husband, Donnie, their four mostly-grown children, and the family’s pack of rescued mutts. When she isn’t writing, Kari loves creating artwork, traveling, and hosting paint-and-sip parties.
Bringing Down Barriers
When a tenderhearted student and a devoted teacher realized specific students were being excluded from agricultural extracurricular activities, they joined forces to create a new, inclusive program. Several years later,
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
A Tale of Twilight Fairies
Newton County’s Chimney Park stands as one of metro Atlanta’s hidden gems. With winding trails and secret gardens tucked among 12 acres of towering trees, it provides a unique outdoor
A Sound Strategy
Stephen Smith exudes a quiet, humble strength. No one could guess the places he has been—they include the Super Bowl and countless movie sets—or the plethora of famous people he
Heirloom to a Bygone Era
Country stores dawned in America during colonial times, allowing pioneers to stock up on supplies and socialize with distant neighbors. Often replaced by big-box retailers, only a precious few remain.
Shopping in a Sugar Wonderland
by Kari Apted It doesn’t matter what time they arrive: Frankie Moss is already there when Jan and Gary Patrick turn into their store’s parking lot every Dec. 24. If
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
Always on Time
When our publisher, Scott Tredeau, spotted the clock in an antique shop, he knew it had to grace our latest cover. It’s an excellent image for a quarterly magazine like
The County’s Most Interesting Man
Newborn resident Tony Pless looks like your average older biker, clad in black leather and tattooed, with a long, white beard. Like most bikers, he has been places—some good and