Seven Acres of Freedom
Lisa Kario saw an opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream when she moved to Newton County from Connecticut two decades ago, so she purchased a farm and began populating it
Raising Hope
Brice and Allison Hope have opened their home and hearts to more than 40 children through fostering and adoption. by Patty Rasmussen Hope: a simple four-letter word carrying so much
A ‘Quirky’ Trip Down Memory Lane
Angie Johnson turned her childhood passion for metal lunchboxes into a museum-worthy collection that now features more than 200 items. by Patty Rasmussen A line in Shakespeare’s Hamlet reads, “To
Simple Life
Homesteaders John and Laurie Hines have freed themselves from some of the cares and concerns associated with a plug-and-play world that seems to grow more chaotic by the day, choosing
The Importance of Tax-free Income During Retirement
Unlike most of your retirement accounts such as 403b & 401k plans, pensions, and Social Security benefits, which will all be taxed as ordinary income during retirement, tax-free account distributions
Planting Seeds
Visitors to The Square on Mondays around lunchtime will notice a white and purple tent advertising ‘Free Prayer.’ Awaken His Church, the brainchild of Holly Hayes and Tarita Kuhns, started
Always a Coach on the Field
Jay Cawthon quarterbacked Newton High School to the state quarterfinals and continued his playing career at the University of West Georgia before exchanging his helmet for a headset. After nearly
Financial Planning During Open Enrollment
It is never too early to begin thinking about your Open Enrollment options at work. Decisions regarding your workplace benefits are critical in accomplishing your long-term financial goals. How you
A City Reborn
Porterdale not long ago appeared to be a community on the brink, but the tireless efforts of those who cherish the old mill town most have brought it back to