“Where you at?” A phrase used in common slang it’s a question seeking someone’s physical location or someone’s position on an issue. It’s the first question put to every human beginning from God (Genesis 3:9). The Lord God called to the man and the woman and said to them, “Where are you?” They were hiding from God. We still do the same thing today in so many ways. We’ve eaten of the tree of knowledge of good and evil and we believe we know better than God. We use our knowledge to believe the church is no longer good and...
Dogs: The Everyday Heroes Who Make Life Better
On my recent trip to Mazamitla, Mexico running into the universal behavior of the most loyal companionship was no exception, and I had my camera to record it. Whenever I travel internationally, I always take the time to observe the behavior of dogs. It’s fascinating to see how they interact with people, and their surroundings. One stared at me through a balcony, another one protected the child outside the family business, and one waited patiently outside the restaurant hoping I had leftovers for him. No matter where I go, dogs always tell a unique story about the place and its...
Nonprofit Empowering Children Through Music
Jerry Hesselink founded Henry For Music Inc. in 2015 with a vision to provide children with access to musical instruments and quality music education. “He had a dream that music should be accessible to every child. So, he started collecting instruments to give to students at zero cost, and that was the foundation of Henry For Music,” said Kevina Love Franklin, president/CEO and teaching artist for Henry For Music. Ten years later, Hesselink’s vision has more than come to life and continues to flourish. Through generous donations, Henry For Music collects used instruments, restores them with the help of community...
‘A Guiding Light’
Ms. Neal is “comforting,” “inspiring,” “wonderful,” “encouraging,” “caring,” “trustworthy,” “like a mother,” “brilliant.” Students in Brandi Neal’s choral class at McDonough High School (MHS) shared these heartfelt sentiments, underscoring her transformative and impactful teaching style. Neal joined MHS in 2022 as director of choral and piano studies, quickly amassing an impressive list of accomplishments. Last October, she was named Henry County Schools (HCS) 2024 Teacher of the Year for her achievements and efforts to promote, strengthen, and expand fine arts programming at MHS, enrich the school culture, and ensure students have access to opportunities to develop their talents. Under her...
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...
Perfect Blend
Tanya Jaynes, now Boatwright, grew up in New Haven, Connecticut in the 1970s and ‘80s and loved visiting the Italian,...
Robo-Writer
(Local 3rd Grade student has“itch” for inventing robots and writing books) By JD Hardin As far back as many of...
Healthy Eating Around Town
A local primary healthcare group wants residents to realize that healthy options exist in town when they want to go...