
Bringing Down Barriers
When a tenderhearted student and a devoted teacher realized specific students were being excluded from agricultural extracurricular activities, they joined forces to create a new, inclusive program. Several years later,

Where Eagles Soar
Newton High School alum Matt Easterday was inducted into the Georgia Southern Athletics Hall of Fame in October, forever immortalizing him as one of the most accomplished players in the

Dream Job
Carl Green’s breadth of experiences as a teacher, coach and administrator made him an ideal candidate for a groundbreaking position as Newton County’s first district athletic director. by Gabriel Stovall

Staying Ahead of the H20 Curve
The Newton County Water and Sewerage Authority takes a proactive approach to safeguarding the lifeblood of the communities it serves. by Michelle Floyd The next time you brush your teeth

Anchors in the Storm
Issues with chronic pain set Aisha Cobbs on a journey of physical healing and self-discovery. When medications failed to deliver the desired results, the married mother of three turned to

On Becoming One in Christ
Churches would have far greater impact on their communities if they left discord and division behind to pursue unity under the headship of Christ. by Chad Caldwell I received an

Young at Heart
Before Dr. Thomas Crews opened the county’s first cardiology practice in 1970, Covington residents who needed cardiac care had to travel to Atlanta for treatment. Now 92 years old, the

Meet the Publishers Winter 2025
We are grateful to be a part of this community, and we are grateful for everyone whose support makes this magazine possible. It’s that time of year again. A new

Mrs. Mae’s Old-Fashioned Mac and Cheese
I’ve been in the catering business for the past decade and cooking for much longer than that. One dish that everyone seems to love is homemade macaroni and cheese, but