
Thoughts on an Empty Nest
God made me a father 18 years and almost eight months ago with the arrival of my firstborn son. Gehrig was six weeks early and spent six days in the

When Pigs Fly
In a field of spring flowers stood a pig and a cow, both gazing skyward and wondering, how? If we had wings said the cow, we too could fly, just

Yellow
Yellow is the color of yellow.The color of dye, peach pie, and the sorrow of lies. Yellow tastes like pollution levels high in the sky,candle lights, and the icing of

Jorge Rodriguez’s Colombian Breakfast
While some of my peers woke up to the smell of bacon, eggs and toast on Saturdays, my parents greeted us with the comforting aroma of a traditional Colombian breakfast:

Sweet Spot
‘Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get.’ The famous quote from the film ‘Forrest Gump’ defines Daisy Latimore’s journey from New York

A Doorway to Hope
Leigh Canada fostered and later adopted a 4-year-old girl in 2004, providing her with a loving home where she excelled in gymnastics until her unexpected death at the age of

Different Strokes
Emily Burnham and Chase Tedder put their talents to use through Our Art Adventures, transforming storefronts with vibrant window art in Covington and neighboring communities. by Michelle Floyd Many businesses

Going the Extra Mile
Social Circle native Taylor Moody went from aspiring lawyer to inspiring educator. For those who know the 2025 Newton County School System ‘Teacher of the Year’ best, her impact resonates

Next-Level Fandom
Bennett Walker leaped at the chance to join the Spike Squad at the University of Georgia, and his initial experiences with the ubiquitous student group have only served to deepen