A Life Saving Act
Angel Griffith started donating blood as a teenager because she was interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. She had no idea her son would one day need
Simple Pleasures
The last 20-plus months have taught us all a lot about perspective. Things we held most dear suddenly took a back seat to talk of viral loads, case counts, death
View From The Top
Parker Wyatt and Izzy Fleetwood undertook a small Bible study that quickly evolved into a fledgling evangelistic ministry at a parking garage in downtown Covington. Teens and college-aged students now
Outside-the-Box Outreach
The Taylor Made Foundation extends its arms to the less fortunate through the vision and determination of its founder, who emerged from homelessness and domestic abuse with the desire to
The Power of Multiplication
A chance meeting while she awaited a ‘Dancing with the Stars’ taping in California prompted Sherry Lowery to seek out Loy Turner in hopes of forming a Newton County chapter
Ties That Bind
Valentine and Elizabeth Gomez have used their mutual love of soccer and longstanding relationship with the Covington Family YMCA as a means to strengthen and enrich the community to which
Rescuing Rescuers
The March 2017 suicide of a fellow fireman prompted Newton County’s Blake Stinnett to search for a way to cast out a lifeline to first responders. Soon after, Next Rung
Facing Our Giants
The story of David and Goliath serves as a reminder that God prepares us to confront the obstacles that stand in our way, even those we deem insurmountable. by Ronnie
The Power of Pollination
As a state-certified beekeeper, Newton College and Career Academy agricultural education teacher Marcus Pollard plays a pivotal role in maintaining a healthy relationship between the public and the often-misunderstood honey