
Stabilizing Force
The Salvation Army Service Center in Covington rose out of an anonymous donation a quarter century ago and remains a beacon for charitable hearts and the less fortunate. by Michelle

Diary of a Stuntman
Pratfalls, fistfights and explosions are all in a day’s work for Mike Fleetwood, whose credits include everything from television shows like ‘MacGyver’ and ‘Burn Notice’ to major feature films like

Have Yourself a ‘Berry’ Little Christmas
Steeped in tradition and sincerity, Berry’s Tree Farm has become synonymous with the arrival of the holiday season in Newton County—an honor not lost on the family behind the operation

Sweet Dreams
Pastor Todd Hilton and the congregation at Mansfield United Methodist Church have made it a mission to reach underprivileged children—one bed at a time. by Michelle Floyd It remains an

Bringing the Heat
Porterdale’s Bowl O Flames restaurant thrives under owner Thy Duong, who survived the brutal Khmer Rouge regime and state-sponsored genocide in his native Cambodia. by Kari Apted Foodies know where

Photographic Memory
Kipp Tarver visited all 50 states and chronicled the decade-long journey through a variety of artistic mediums, most notably black-and-white pictures. by Kari Apted “The States—A Photographic Memoir of My

Treasure Hunt
Lifelong Newton County resident Joseph Malcom’s passion for vintage bottles has kept him in the dirt for decades and allowed him to keep alive a tradition passed down to him

Stitch Perfect
Porterdale-based weaver and quilter Candace Hassen draws inspiration for her unique designs in nature, paintings and other artistic mediums. by Terri Webster Brilliant color defines her world. Professional weaver and

‘Laughter is the Best Medicine’
Retired pharmacist Steve Aldridge found a second career as a ventriloquist and magician, using humor to better the world and bring joy to others one smile at a time. by