Now in its third year, Creekside’s International Student Program is thriving under the dedicated leadership of Rebecca Clark, the International Student Program Director. With over 20 years of experience working with international students, Clark brings both expertise and passion to the program, ensuring its continued success. From its inception, the International Student Program at Creekside has been guided by a clear mission: to create a globally enriched environment while maintaining the core values and culture of the academy. The Great Commission serves as the guiding principle behind Creekside Christian Academy’s International Student Program. Rooted in Matthew 28:19, the program provides...
Here’s the Scoop
Before he was a city councilman or mayor pro tem, Devlin Cleveland was in the landscaping business. When he decided to seek a new career, he went to school: ice cream school. “We learned the whole business, learning how to use the machines and how to make our own ice cream. It was exciting because we learned that whatever we could imagine, we could make,” Cleveland said, adding that the Sour Cream and Onion ice cream that was made was surprisingly good. “There’s a science to it and it still may be an acquired taste.” After ice cream school, Cleveland...
Hearing the Call to Coach
Strong Rock Christian School recently brought aboard an experienced coach, doting father, and husband, who has an incredibly inspiring story. Todd Raleigh, who previously coached at several institutions, including the University of Tennessee, has joined Strong Rock as its new Assistant Baseball Coach. Throughout his entire life, Raleigh has been completely surrounded by the sport of baseball. As a child, Raleigh recalls accompanying his father to Little League games, where he coached his older brothers. Raleigh states that he “doesn’t know anything different;” baseball is an intrinsic part of who he is, and this passion runs in his blood. The...
Stockbridge Safe Driving Initiative
With the number of people injured in traffic collisions each year in Stockbridge in the hundreds, the Stockbridge Police Department hopes to continue to reduce traffic accidents. The department has launched a traffic safety campaign to target distracted driving, reckless driving, driving under the influence and speeding – the four leading causes of traffic accidents in Georgia. “Our city has grown rapidly, and with that growth, we’ve seen a significant rise in traffic accidents, particularly along Interstate 75,” said Stockbridge Police Chief Frank Trammer, who helped launch the department in July 2022. “We are committed to reducing these numbers through a...
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...
Healthy Eating Around Town
A local primary healthcare group wants residents to realize that healthy options exist in town when they want to go...
Path to Good Eats
Antonio Patterson has taken a somewhat roundabout path to his current position as owner of a successful Henry County restaurant....
A Time-Honored Craftsman
Remember the vintage Timex commercial adage “It takes a licking and keeps on ticking”? The same can be said of...