Most people think tourism applies strictly to visitors. But after living in one place for a while, it might be time to become a tourist in your own hometown. Henry County is full of hidden treasures. For example, did you know there’s a Statue of Liberty in your own backyard? Tucked into Stockbridge’s Municipal Park, just across from City Hall, this miniature replica of the iconic American monument remains somewhat of a mystery, with no clear record of when it was installed or why. While Panola Mountain State Park is well known throughout the community for its events and guided...
The Empty Bedroom Photo
This year marks the sixth anniversary. The night before, our son Liam had shown slight signs of improvement at CHOA in his battle against C. diff. Filled with cautious hope, I decided to return the following evening, May 10, with my friend Shane. I expected to see a little boy full of renewed energy and joy. But when I opened the door to his fourth-floor hospital room, I was met with something far more heartbreaking. His albumin levels had plummeted. His lungs had filled with fluid. He was barely conscious. The sound of his voice had become sharp and strained—a...
My Creativity is How I Survive
“My opinion, from the beginning of our professional relationship, is that Mia Broder is an outstanding artist. I think anyone who views her art would agree that she is a genius with creating a relief multi-media that the observer can become lost in by forming a relationship with each. What I love about being associated with Mia for the last 20 years is watching how she ‘threads’ her emotions into a piece, as if it is an additional ‘medium’ of her visual acuity, both sensory and intellectually.” -Keith Sweat, owner of Georgian Gallery. I believe that the hard and the...
Our World School
On Lake Dow Road in McDonough stands a school like no other. Our World School launched in 2016 to provide custom-tailored education to children diagnosed with special needs. “We’re the only private, K12, special education school serving students in the south metro Atlanta area,” said Head of School Don Dunlap. While private schools aren’t required to provide each student with an IEP, or individualized education plan, OWS uses them to ease students’ transition to or from public schools and provide a level of accountability for teachers. Principal Kimberly Walden collaborates with teachers to implement each child’s IEP and support the...
A Miraculous Place for a Miracle Young Man
Before he was born, 17-year-old Mekhi Floyd faced life-threatening challenges. His mom, Altovise Floyd, became concerned about a month before...
Beautiful Legacy – Remembering Greg Horton
Greg Horton was not the type of person to seek the spotlight. Somehow, though, it found him. Not in a...
It’s Never too Late to Try Something New
For decades, Amy Iketani toyed with the idea of being a writer. In her early fifties, she decided to go...
Personal Investments
In the process of building financial portfolios, where and how we invest our resources is of great importance. If one...
Far East Meets South
Sweet Auburn BBQ started with a trailer in Atlanta and continued growing in popularity to now two restaurants, one on...
Creating Leaders
Students from Strong Rock Christian School got the opportunity to attend Student Leadership University where these young minds experienced leadership...
Firehouse Kitchen Ablaze
Although retired from the fire department after 28 years, former Henry County Fire Department Captain Jorge Rodriguez can often be...
A Ministry is Born
In 2013 Pat Hembree took his son Chase to Uganda on a mission trip where the two would work at...