Fhonda Hatmaker: Friendship and Real Estate

Fhonda Hatmaker: Friendship and Real Estate

The crisp December air brought equal chills and joys, carrying the sounds of children’s giggles and the joyful melodies of a marching band. Coffee County’s annual Christmas parade was in full effect, with festive floats and twinkling lights that captured the warmth of...
A Heart for Youth Ministry

A Heart for Youth Ministry

AFTER YEARS of searching for a community that felt like home, Beth Davenport and her husband, Brad Davenport, found themselves at Canvas Community Church, where their lives transformed in unexpected ways. Their simple quest for a church closer to home where their...
A Hero’s Homecoming

A Hero’s Homecoming

THE CROWD gathered as Eric Frazier wheeled himself onto the front porch of his new home. Emotions were high — the kind that binds a community together in moments of sincere honor and reflection. Veterans stood tall in their dress blues, local dignitaries in their...
Empowering Coffee County

Empowering Coffee County

EVERY DAY, Coffee County Bank’s dynamic environment contributes to the revitalization of the community, making it a little better than it was the day before. Phones ring, papers rustle, and keyboards clatter as employees coordinate initiatives and build connections....
Turning Trash Into Treasure

Turning Trash Into Treasure

MRS. WANDA Campbell’s day at the Manchester Recycling Center begins each week with the sun rising over a stream of cars pulling in, the trunks filled with cardboard, plastic, and glass. With a warm smile and a kind word for each visitor, Mrs. Wanda has become the...