Newton Citizen

Newton native set to rock the Covington Square with free jazz concert

June 10, 2013

Because acclaimed saxophonist Antonio Chand Bennett hails from Newton County, it should come as no surprise as to whom he considers his musical mentor.

TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER: Learn tidbits, tales, telling facts about country music icons in 'Outlaw'

The first time you heard that song, you were stunned.. You wanted to turn around and listen to it again.

RONDA RICH: Telling the truth is the mark of an honorable person

Telling the truth is the mark of the honorable. The waitress set down the cup of coffee and I poured cream into the hot, black liquid while quietly reflecting, pondering something.

TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER: Kid picture book 'Beatles Were Fab' appeals to young and old alike

The other day, while playing outside, you spent 10 minutes watching ants.

RONDA RICH: Statistics trump personal life in sports world

My parents told great stories. I've told you that. How they would both weave long, intriguing tales from not much of a story or one that was so good to begin with that it took little embellishment.

Jimmy Buffet tribute band A1A set to play concert at Olde Town Pavilion

Although he's made a good living for some 20 years as the leader of A1A, known as "The Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show," Atlanta native Jeff Pike admits that Buffett was not necessarily his favorite musical artist when he was growing up.

'a fulfilling experience'

Shelton Keaton served for 22 years in the Navy, beginning in 1944, and visiting the memorial dedicated to WWII veterans in Washington, D.C., on an Honor Flight trip recently brought back a lot of memories of his time in the service.

RONDA RICH: Even a chipped bowl can be priceless family heirloom

Just as Tink started up the stairs, stepping slowly and carefully as he balanced a bowl and a cup of coffee to keep them from sloshing, I appeared around the corner. I paused, watched, and debated silently as to whether to speak.

TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER: "Is Work Killing You?" blames volume, velocity, abuse for poor employee health

You set goals at the beginning of the fiscal year and you already know that your employees won't make them.

5K takes runners through serene grounds of monastery

More than 800 runners and walkers are expected to take part in the upcoming fourth Annual Monastery 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run early next month at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers.

Progressive music festival celebrates eighth year at Olde Town Pavilion

The Lemon Bee Festival is rapidly becoming a signature springtime event in Olde Town Conyers.

RONDA RICH: No happy ending for Peggy Sue's story

When Peggy Sue went away, just fell off the face of the earth with no warning or even a holler, we all wondered where she had gone.

TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER: Sweetly gentle 'Patron Saint of Lost Dogs' perfect for pet lovers

The package was wrapped so nicely.. The paper was festive, the colors zesty with frou-frou ribbon and a shiny bow on top.

Local photography club invites new members

Members of the Conyers-based Sharp Shooters photography club contributed these photographs to the Citizen images page.

RONDA RICH: Mama knew the importance of education

Mama was stubborn. "Set in her ways," is what country folks call it and boy, was she.

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