Arts, Education & Innovation

Musical Genius

Influenced by the Isley Brothers, Janet Jackson and various other artists, Chadrick Thomas picked up the violin at the age of 9 and has drawn the bow across the strings

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Health & Wellness

Special Delivery

Midwife Debbie Fulmer has made hundreds of natural, dignified births possible for clients across the entire socio-economic spectrum, from blue-collar workers to white-collar professionals. by Kari Apted Debbie Fulmer has

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Sports & Recreation

Diamond King

Tim Hyers has traveled an unlikely path, from second-round draft pick out of Newton High School to hitting coach for the World Series champion Boston Red Sox. by Brian Knapp

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Arts, Education & Innovation

Bridging the Gap

Amanda Bonilla stays busy breaking down barriers between the Arts Association in Newton County and the Spanish-speaking community. by Michelle Floyd Having grown up as a dancer in the Spanish-speaking

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Health & Wellness

When Seconds Stand Between Life and Death

The Labor Day shooting incident involving Covington police officer Matt Cooper spurred the implementation of a potentially life-saving Stop the Bleed training program at Piedmont Newton Hospital. by David Roten

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Features

Navigating Autism

As the mother of two autistic sons, Philroedna Thorpe found herself on a voyage of discovery for more than two decades. by Kari Apted Philroedna Thorpe does not need the

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Health & Wellness

Motion Activated

Originally designed to assist those suffering from Parkinson’s disease, the Covington Family YMCA’s Basic Movement class has been extended to all members. by Jessica Hudgins A group of 15 or

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Living

Sweet Dreams

Pastor Todd Hilton and the congregation at Mansfield United Methodist Church have made it a mission to reach underprivileged children—one bed at a time. by Michelle Floyd It remains an

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Living

Bringing the Heat

Porterdale’s Bowl O Flames restaurant thrives under owner Thy Duong, who survived the brutal Khmer Rouge regime and state-sponsored genocide in his native Cambodia. by Kari Apted Foodies know where

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