Joy Ride
Skateboarding serves as an outlet for millions across the world and can often bridge gaps between generations, races, nationalities and religions. Recognized as an Olympic sport in 2020, its impact
Hook, Line and Sinker
Mike Sellers was once a football star at Newton High School who took his talents to East Carolina University and eventually the Canadian Football League, but a desire to impact
Passion for the Arts
Gichin Funakoshi, known as the father of modern karate, once said, ‘Spirit first, technique second.’ Jim Fuller, owner and chief instructor of Jim Fuller’s U.M.A.S. Karate, shares the belief that
Blue Blood
Newton High School’s Stephon Castle committed to play basketball at the University of Connecticut after he emerged as one of the nation’s top recruits. Some now project the 6-foot-6 do-it-all
Diamonds in the Rough
The Oaks Course and Ashton Hills Golf Club endear themselves to local golfers by offering world-class amenities with close-to-home convenience. by Nat Harwell Whenever an assignment pops up, I try
The Boy of Summer
Luke Allen’s death at the age of 43 left Newton County’s tight-knit baseball community heartbroken. As tributes poured in, it soon became clear that those he mentored were more than
Running the Race with Endurance
Record-setting Peachtree Academy runner Ben Clements suffered three spontaneous pneumothoraxes in less than six months. While it put his athletic career on hold, the ordeal only strengthened his faith as
Call of the Wild
Linda Scovanner always enjoyed breaking down cultural norms and stereotypes, so it was only natural that she would find a way to do so—and show others how to do the
Caught in a Pickle
Ron and Tami Mast were exposed to a competitive outlet in the unlikeliest of places. They set out to share their discovery by connecting their community to one of the