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Adrenaline junkie: Kevin Enners doesn’t let cerebral palsy get in the way of his big dreams. Back to the woods: In 1995, journalists from five newspapers hiked the Appalachian Trail from end to end. This spring, 10 returned. The best of 2015 Brothers’ keepers: The mysterious up-and-down life of sensational restaurateurs Alex and Chris Kinjo and their everlasting quest for an MF Sushi empire. Called for life A common thread: A successful novelist gives up her career to change women’s lives in Clarkston. Family found: Maureen Miles set out to find the father she never knew but found a brother instead. Family outcast Hidden blessings: When a devastating diagnosis upends her life, Marianne Swanson still finds a reason to rejoice. House of hoops: Ron and R.J. Hunter transformed GSU’s basketball program, but it wasn’t easy. Last letters: Jody Noland helps the dying pen their final correspondences to grieving loved ones. The liberator’s widow: Battle of Metz anniversary prompts an emotional expedition for the wife of World War II replacement soldier. Long-distance runner: Once AJC photographer Ben Gray began running, he didn’t want to stop. Lost brother: AJC videographer Ryon Horne sets out to find the sibling he never knew. Lost and found: For AJC sports columnist Jeff Schultz, saving his son meant letting him go. Miracle mom: Celebrity makeup artist endures heartbreak on the road to motherhood. Novice farmer On call: A newly minted hospital chaplain’s first call of duty stirs up a mixture of memories, fears and doubts. The spat king: Former businessman Justin Manley is revolutionizing Georgia’s oyster industry one waterman at a time. Proof of guilt: Despite conspiracy theories, ‘Klandestine’ author points to evidence from Atlanta that proves James Earl Ray was the lone killer of MLK Jr. Remember this: A young mother pieces together a past slowly being erased by seizure disorder. Road home Rookie coach: Assisting with his sons’ baseball team stirs memories of games past. Slouching toward Tuscaloosa: A massive tornado hit the Alabama town on April 27, 2011. Kim Cross re-creates the events of that day in ‘What Stands in a Storm.’ This is an excerpt from the book. Strong survivor: Felicia Villegas triumphed over evil and emerged a fighter. A terrible beauty: An excerpt from Charles Leerhsen’s biography of Georgia baseball great Ty Cobb. The long pass: John Dewberry has grand plans for Midtown, but his timeline remains elusive. Trouble in Nepal The matriculation of Walter Coggins...