
Walk This Way
Marc Roach decided more than a decade ago to start putting one foot in front of the other in pursuit of better health. Now, the 75-year-old covers between 10 and

Cardboard Cake
Jesus calls us to a much richer existence, where we can find freedom from the superficial clutches of the world and discover our true identity as believers by allowing Him

Taste Test
by David Roten When Deer Creek Farm’s own Blue Harvest Tea made it to the finals of the Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest, owners Joe and Merlon Harper joined

The Fruits of Labor
When Joe and Merlon Harper moved to the country, they had no plans to become farmers. However, once they bought their first two blueberry bushes, the seeds for Deer Creek

The Meat House
Childhood friends Daniel Leinweber and Savannah Holifield came together to create Newton County’s source for local specialty meats. by Michelle Floyd When Daniel Leinweber met Savannah Holifield in kindergarten, little

Cooperative Touch
Runners, walkers and bikers enjoy exercising along the Cricket Frog Trail’s scenic path. Now, young artists from Eastside High School and the Newton Trails organization are joining forces to update

Down to a Science
Briana Jones was stunned when she earned a coveted spot in one of the world’s largest competitions for high school students. Once there, she faced stiff challenges from other top

Fresh Apple Cake
I love to cook and bake for my family. I’m the first to admit I’m not very good at it, and there have been plenty of times nobody liked what

Diamonds in the Rough
The Oaks Course and Ashton Hills Golf Club endear themselves to local golfers by offering world-class amenities with close-to-home convenience. by Nat Harwell Whenever an assignment pops up, I try