Where Eagles Soar
Newton High School alum Matt Easterday was inducted into the Georgia Southern Athletics Hall of Fame in October, forever immortalizing him as one of the most accomplished players in the
Dream Job
Carl Green’s breadth of experiences as a teacher, coach and administrator made him an ideal candidate for a groundbreaking position as Newton County’s first district athletic director. by Gabriel Stovall
The Need for Speed
Todd and Brooke Shambo found an uncommon father-daughter bond in go-kart racing, a hair-raising pursuit that affords them the opportunity to scratch their competitive itch alongside fellow adrenaline junkies. by
Letting His Light Shine
Arthur Hawkins’ ministry has taken a number of twists and turns, from the football field to the pulpit and many points in between. Through it all, he has remained true
Field of Dreams
Many individuals were involved in creating The Miracle League of Newton County, including Kimberly Walden—an educator who has been connected to kids with special needs for most of her life.
Ticket to Ride
A quarter of a century has passed since the 1999 Newton High School baseball team set out on a remarkable journey to the state semifinals, galvanized a community and made
Head in the Game
Brain surgery forced New Jersey native Anthony Vargas to give up one of the two sports he loves and confront his own mortality at a young age. Now a second-year
When the Fates Align
Ben Reaves Jr. once starred on the gridiron at Newton High School but always believed he was meant to coach. Now at the controls of the powerhouse Milton program, the
In Memoriam: Nat Harwell
(April 18, 1951-Nov. 11, 2023) by Brian Knapp Men much wiser than me told us long ago that time was a thief. I’m not sure I agree. Seated at my