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Lab-mixes Roscoe and Chester looking for new homes

There are a variety of dogs and cats available for adoption this week at the Newton and Rockdale animal shelters.

THE RECIPE BOX: Banana smoothie a healthy alternative to ice cream

Two things have been rising lately -- the daily pollen count and the outdoor temperatures. When the warmer weather arrives, there is nothing like having a cool drink for the hot and humid Georgia days.

Scrapbook: Huckaby chosen as Georgia’s Outstanding American History Teacher for 2013

The Georgia Society of The Colonial Dames of the 17th Century recently held their state conference in Macon and chose local educator Darrell Huckaby as Georgia’s Outstanding American History Teacher for 2013.

Pope - Meredith Engagement

Joe and Jeanette Pope of Covington announce the engagement of their daughter, Ann-Marie Pope of Covington, to Jordan Meredith of Covington, son of Benji and Jeri Meredith of Covington.

Lamb - Wyatt Engagement

Rusty and Katrina Lamb of Conyers announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Christian Lamb of Augusta, to Bryce Thompson Wyatt, son of Randy and Carol Wyatt of Warner Robins.

Locals make cameo in faith-based film

A movie could actually be made about their lives, but for now Brad and Renee Rutledge of Covington are just happy having cameos in a new film that will open April 19 in theaters across the U.S., including at Carmike's Crossroads 16 Theater in Conyers.

MATT COOK: Don't use God as an excuse for selfish, poor choices

In February, I read about an unfortunate situation that occurred in Arizona.

JOHN PEARRELL: Follow Jesus' example by accepting everyone into your church

"Dishonest tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus' sermons; but this caused complaints from the Jewish religious leaders and the experts on Jewish law because he was associating with such despicable people -- even eating with them!" (Luke 15:1 2, The Living Bible).

JAMES BEHRENS: Our lives change, but God in His love remains constant

Recently we had our annual retreat, and we enjoyed it.

Minnesota native serves first pastorate at Newton's Bethany Presbyterian

As a young man of 18 on a mission trip in Egypt and Israel, Daniel Commerford said he felt God had placed a call on his life to go into the ministry.

JOE LAGUARDIA: Christianity implores us to fight for social justice

This April marks the 50th anniversary of one of the best treatises written during the Civil Rights movement: Martin Luther King Jr.'s letter from the Birmingham jail.

TONY ELDER: Following Jesus may not be the popular pathway, but it's the best one

Last weekend I made it a point to steer clear of downtown Atlanta.

ORRIN MORRIS: Thorny hawthorn blooms through May

I am departing from featuring my pretty wildflowers so that I can include flowering shrubs and trees.

JOHN PEARRELL: It's OK to doubt the Bible on your journey to Christ

It's OK to doubt the Bible on your journey to Jesus Christ. Doubts are interesting things.

ORRIN MORRIS: Climbing milkvine a special treat for butterflies, dragonflies

In the book of Deuteronomy, the Hebrew people were given a very interesting instruction about harvesting their grapes.

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