Medicine in Motion
Dr. Parisa Biazar’s path from Toronto to Covington reflects a career shaped by curiosity, service and a willingness to go where her skills are needed. She focuses on building deep
Care Package
Susann Whittle has helped Newton County families welcome new life for more than three decades, having built a career through compassion, community and support close to home. by Avril Occilien-Similien
When Heaven Feels Silent
Quiet seasons do not signal abandonment. God moves in hidden ways long before His answers appear. by Anderson Byrd I’m a firm believer in Christ’s power and love, but my
Noelle Cosby’s Smoked Gouda Pimento Cheese
I’m from Michigan, so I had no experience with pimento cheese until we moved to Georgia. I wanted to like the classic Southern spread, but every version…
Meet the Publishers Fall 2026
One Sunday, when I was a relatively new believer, I made the following comment: “I need to pray for patience.” The collective gasp and the advice that…
River Rocks
Jacqueline Kelly often draws inspiration from nature and the God who created it, as evidenced in “River Rocks”—the painting she crafted for the 2026 Fall Issue of The NEWTON Community
Favorite Four
When Robert and L.A. Bonds purchased their Newton County farmland, it led to a fun scavenger hunt to determine which plants were already established and which ones…
An Oasis of Healing
A Victorian farmhouse and five acres of revived soil tell a story of faith‑driven restoration, heritage and homegrown renewal at Bonds Estate and Gardens. by Kari Apted Visiting Bonds Estate
Helping Others Heal
Shawonna Gaither’s memories of that September day are clear. She was removed from class and driven to a crowded crime scene, where she tried to wrap her brain around the