
Blast From the Past
Vanessa Dameron has spent decades building a ‘Gone with the Wind’ collection that would have made Margaret Mitchell, Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh proud, and it all started with a

When Mercy Reigns
Dan and Lillian Howard moved to Georgia a few years ago, bringing an incredible story of sorrow and forgiveness with them. When their 18-year-old son was brutally murdered by someone

Creative Heart
Carol Veliotis has spent a lifetime in pursuit of her passion for the arts. She continues to enrich the fabric of her hometown through sharing her unique vision, supplying one-of-a-kind

Frio Rolled Ice Cream
Alicia and Warren Sanders turned a TikTok trend into a thriving business that offers members of the community a new, delectable way to tame their sweet tooth. by Michelle Floyd

Dog Daze
East Newton Elementary School media specialist Meghen Bassel serves as pet parent to beloved support dog Booker T. Pug. However, her canine expertise extends far beyond the library’s walls—all the

Joy Ride
Skateboarding serves as an outlet for millions across the world and can often bridge gaps between generations, races, nationalities and religions. Recognized as an Olympic sport in 2020, its impact

Hook, Line and Sinker
Mike Sellers was once a football star at Newton High School who took his talents to East Carolina University and eventually the Canadian Football League, but a desire to impact

Inner Strength
Massage therapist Laurie Oliver made her way in the world by meeting challenges head-on. Breast cancer was no different. by Nat Harwell There is courage, and there is the John

What Does It Mean to Be a Blessing to Others?
Scripture tells us we can reach out to people through serving them in practical ways, by showing kindness, compassion and generosity and through providing Biblical solutions to their problems. by