Health & Wellness

Community Lifelines

911 dispatchers are an often overlooked but vital part of any first-responder department. With an incredibly stressful work environment and the ability to multitask at levels few ever master, they

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What's Cooking

Ebony’s Pizza at Home

There’s a sign in my kitchen that says, “The best memories are made around the table.” I’m a payroll and human resources manager—and I love my job—but now, at 36,

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Sports & Recreation

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

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Grace & Truth

The Waiting Game

As Abraham, David and countless others have shown in The Bible, not everything happens quickly or easily in this life. Nevertheless, God’s timing remains perfect. by Darrell Allen Several times

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Sports & Recreation

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

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Features

Brotherly Love

by Brian Knapp Luke Smith strikes an imposing figure from 60 feet, six inches away.  The 6-foot-4, 225-pound senior spent his breakout 2023 campaign with the Social Circle High School

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On the Cover

Lessons from the Turtle

Just a month ago, I found myself wondering why I had grown depressed to the point of giving up. I mean, I was doing everything right. My days were more

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Grace & Truth

On the Importance of Mentorship

When Christ followers live out the teachings of God’s Word and model them accurately, the lives of those around them can be transformed. by Josh Franklin I’m deeply grateful for

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