Signs of the Times
For all its horrors, the coronavirus pandemic forced society into necessary innovations from which many benefit. It drew new gifts out of Robert and April Chapman’s children, as they tapped
Coaching ‘Coop’
by Nat Harwell I was coaching at Conyers Middle School in 1996 when I learned through the grapevine that some people in high places wondered if I would be interested
Following the Science
Laura Lambert never planned on leading a classroom, but a career in education found her nonetheless. Named as the Newton County School System’s 2023 Teacher of the Year, she relishes
Financial Planning Income Tax Season
Although calendar year 2022 is in the books, there are still things that you can do before the income tax filing deadline of April 15th that can have a positive
Seven Acres of Freedom
Lisa Kario saw an opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream when she moved to Newton County from Connecticut two decades ago, so she purchased a farm and began populating it
To SAT or ACT? That is the Question
Preparation is paramount for the tests colleges use for admissions and merit-based scholarships or endowments. by Taticasejuana Bobo Stevens If you are interested in higher academia, it’s never too early
Art Speaks: Glass
Wildart is home to two glass artists, John Conkling and Greta Beech. After taking an extensive glass fusion class in 2005, John’s love for fusion was born. For him, glass
Sewn Together
Award-winning seamstress Carol von Cannon’s work represents a lifetime of honing her craft. Perhaps even more than her blue ribbons, von Cannon finds pride in teaching the skills she learned
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