An Unbreakable Will
Chip Madren won his battle with Stage 4 brain cancer as a teenager, and despite the lifelong effects of the disease, the 24-year-old channels his passion for the outdoors into
All Strings Attached
Out of Wayne Kitchens’ longstanding adoration for the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers sprang the idea to preserve some of its rich history by creating a one-of-a-kind instrument
The Secret Ingredient Is Love
I love to cook and bake for my family. I’m the first to admit I’m not very good at it, and there have been plenty of times nobody liked what
Servant’s Heart
Loy Summers’ tireless work with the Covington Garden Club spans 14 presidencies, from Harry Truman to Joe Biden. The legacy of beautification she began back in 1952 will echo into
Financial Planning for Newlyweds
Combining finances with another individual can be difficult, so planning and communication are essential, both before and after the “big day.” Knowing the specifics of each spouse’s financial situation is
Art Speaks: Oil Painting
Art is a vital part of our lives. It helps children develop their motor skills, social skills, decision-making, risk-taking and inventiveness. Art also allows us to see new perspectives on
Robert A. Smith
Where do you work?I am a busboy and wash dishes at Stalvey’s in Covington. Where did you grow up? I was born in Brooklyn, Indiana, but I have lived in and
A Cut Above
Lewis Mason was more than a barber. He was a genuine article, a one-of-a-kind character, an ordinary man of extraordinary quality who made the world a more enjoyable place for
Class Act
Livingston Elementary School third-grader Reniya Ritter rescued her family from a potential tragedy in October, not long after receiving life-saving instruction from Newton County Fire Service officials. by Chris Bridges