Meet 25 Individuals Who Are Leaving Their Mark On Our Region Everyday heroes are all around us. Parents, emergency responders and teachers come quickly to mind. But what about the small-business owners, conservationists, philanthropists and quiet leaders among us? It’s easy to take for granted, but it’s important to recognize the many ways these heroes inspire us to dream more, ...
Take Them In Genia Stevens always knew the importance of helping others, but for her it came naturally. One of four siblings, Stevens grew up in rural Waynesboro, Ga., watching her grandmother, Freddie Mae, care for others without hesitation. “She held down the entire family – aunts, uncles, grandkids – everyone,” says Stevens. “We even had a man who wasn’t ...