Michelle Floyd, freelance

03/09/2025

31/08/2025

🌎 Meet the Newton County grad building businesses, mentoring peers, and inspiring leaders nationwide.

Most high school seniors are planning for graduation.
Ibraheem Zareef is planning for global impact. 📈✨

This Newton College & Career Academy grad isn't just thinking about one career—he’s chasing all of them: future international speaker, marketing agency founder, real estate mogul, and nonprofit visionary. Oh—and he’s doing it while leading Georgia DECA’s 18,000+ members as VP of Finance, all while holding down a job, mentoring peers, and building a national network of future business leaders. 💼🔥

📖 Read how one Newton student turned rejection into resilience, ideas into action, and is proving that big dreams start in small towns—with a back-to-school mindset and a heart for leadership.

https://thenewtoncommunity.com/arts-education-innovation/taking-care-of-business/

26/07/2025

What happens when a pandemic scroll session turns into a mouthwatering business? 🍨👀

You need to see how this Covington couple turned rolled ice cream into the sweetest local sensation.

Never ask Alicia Sanders for a scoop—because at Frio, ice cream comes rolled and ready to wow. 🤩🍦

Born from a TikTok trend and inspired by family memories, this local shop is more than a treat—it’s an experience. With 40+ flavors, signature creations like Maw Maw Nana Pudding, and a vibe the whole family will love, it’s no wonder people keep coming back.

👉 Tap to read how Alicia and Warren built Covington’s coolest dessert destination—one roll at a time!

https://thenewtoncommunity.com/business-highlight/frio-rolled-ice-cream/

23/07/2025

☀️ Summer’s the perfect time to freshen up your cooking — and there’s no better place to find inspiration than right here on The Square! ✨

Covington’s own Town Square Olive Oil has been delighting locals for nearly a decade with its amazing selection of oils, vinegars, spices, and more.
Whether you’re whipping up a summer salad, firing up the grill, or entertaining friends — you’ll love the flavors and friendly faces waiting inside.

Click below to read how this hometown shop is helping our community cook, connect, and create — all summer long! 👇

https://thenewtoncommunity.com/business-highlight/flavor-rush/

16/07/2025

😁 A new smile — and a new chapter — for one beloved local orthodontic practice!

When Dr. Donald Hillman retired, Dr. Caroline Ceneviz (“Dr. C”) brought her expertise — and a love for Covington — to take the reins. Now, she’s blending cutting-edge technology with a warm, family-first approach at Covington Orthodontics. 🦷✨

Curious about the updates — and how this local practice is growing? Click below to read more! 👇

https://thenewtoncommunity.com/business-highlight/paging-dr-c/

12/07/2025

🥤 How a 21-day fast sparked a father-son business — and a fresh new favorite at the Covington Farmers Market!

What started as a personal health journey quickly turned into one of Covington’s most buzzworthy businesses! Taste & See Fresh is serving up cold-pressed juices (with no additives or preservatives), and fans can’t get enough.
Learn how Rutho and Nate turned their passion for health into a thriving family business — and what’s next for this growing local favorite.

Click below to read more! 👇

https://thenewtoncommunity.com/arts-education-innovation/healthy-choice/

03/07/2025

🦷 Meet the dentist blending advanced technology with compassionate care — right here in Covington!

Dr. Richard Kim is continuing a legacy of excellence at Newton Drive Family Dentistry — bringing state-of-the-art services, same-day crowns, holistic options, and a whole lot of heart to local patients. 💙

Curious about the big upgrades and why longtime patients are raving about the care? 👏 Click below to read more about this impressive practice! 👇
https://thenewtoncommunity.com/business-highlight/all-smiles/

26/06/2025

This summer, ice cream is getting a cool twist in Covington-and it all started with a TikTok scroll.

Rolled, not scooped. DD What began as a pandemic trend turned into a sweet summer staple, thanks to Alicia and Warren Sanders' creative spin on a childhood favorite.

Frio Rolled Ice Cream isn't just dessert-it's an experience full of flavor, fun, and family tradition.

From custom creations to Maw Maw's famous banana pudding roll, this local spot is quickly becoming a community favorite.

• Curious how a TikTok idea turned into
Covington's coolest treat?
• Tap the link to roll into the full story.

https://thenewtoncommunity.com/businesshighlight/frio-rolled-ice-cream/

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