Students of Newton County schools are invited to celebrate the start of the upcoming school year at the annual Back 2 School Downtown Covington Block Party on Aug. 1.
As part of their 50th anniversary celebration and legacy event, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta has launched 'Atlanta's Biggest Role Model' to honor community-nominated individuals who have dedicated their time and efforts to inspire the youth in their community.
The Miracle League of Newton County will be hosting their first "Let's Make a Miracle Car and Bike Show" on Aug. 7 at Turner Lake Complex. The event is part of the organization's fundraising efforts to build a baseball field at City Pond Park for physically and mentally handicapped children.
Despite the recent mortgage crisis and economic instability, new opportunities await potential homeowners and sellers.
The local community knows exactly where to go each berry season for their supply of delicious fresh-picked blueberries, blackberries and raspberries. The Alcovy Berry Farm, located off Lackey Road, offers opportunities for customers to peruse through the farm to pick their own berries at prices much lower to those offered at regular supermarkets. Alcovy Berry, owned by the Worley family, planted their first bushes in 2003 on a single acre of land. ...
Maintaining a hobby can provide the peace of mind one needs in the current economic climate. Some take up reading, some take on sports and others do a little gardening. Lee Edwards decided to take up bonsai cultivation as a hobby 16 years ago while visiting the bonsai collection at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers. Since then, he has grown over 50 trees that reside beautifully in his backyard.