Aiken’s African American Museum Marks Reopening With Juneteenth Celebration
By Jennifer McKee Like so many cultural institutions, the Center for African American History, Art and Culture in Aiken has been closed due to COVID-19. But that will all change on June 19, when it hosts a festive and commemorative event for Juneteenth, a day that...
Get Fresh, Hydrated Hands with OLIKA’s New City Collection Sanitizers
Smell like your favorite locale with OLIKA's new City Collection hand sanitizers. (©OLIKA) By Jennifer McKee Even though face masks are no longer necessary for vaccinated folks, the need for hand sanitizers will never go away. Turn to OLIKA's new City Collection for a...
Head for a Happy Summer and Alex Moye’s New Album
Pick up Alex Moye's new album and make your summer brighter. (Courtesy of Skollar PR) By Jennifer McKee Ah summer, the time for a fresh new anthem. You'll find plenty when you pick up EDM producer Alex Moye's new album, "All I Need," which drops on June 16. The...
Alpharetta’s Lively Arts Scene is a Feast For the Senses
Alpharetta's "The Visitor" is a statue of a bear with the word “hello” written in many languages; it personifies the city's welcoming nature. By Jennifer McKee With its lively arts scene and a community full of makers, artists, musicians and other creative folk,...
Home Sweet Home
By Ashlee Duren | Photos by Amy J. Owen Whitney and Josh Boykin looked for the perfect land to build their “forever” home on for years. “We honestly looked for many years,” Whitney said. “And then a friend called and said there was some property we should look at...
Trusting the Land
By Hailea Boykin | Photos provided by Central Savannah River Land Trust As the warmest months of the year begin to make their appearance, many of us may find ourselves spending more time outdoors, walking, running, biking, hiking or even kayaking. A lot of us step...
The South’s Fire Renaissance
By Mac McCall | Photos provided by Mac McCall I slouch in my home office at the end of another monotonous day huddled over a computer screen, steadily incubating the legion of health issues endemic to the modern American sedentary lifestyle. Unexpectedly, an old...
“The Art of War… with a Smile.”
By Brian Panowich I call it Wayne Syndrome—as in Bruce Wayne. The Batman rights wrongs—no matter what the cost. He’s heroic almost to a fault, and sometimes at the expense of whoever or whatever he’s trying to save. Justice no matter what. I used to think like that,...
Taste June/July 2021
EAT - Phở Bắc By Griffin Nelson | Photography by John Antaki In this unprecedented period in history, while travel is restricted and we long for something unique, there seems to be a greater appreciation for international foods. Phở Bắc on Washington Road in Evans...
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In Good Taste – June/July 2021
Bite SizeBy Vera Stewart | Photos by Amy J. Owen Summer calls for entertaining and certainly we all want to be enjoying the weather and gathering...
Talk of the Town June/July 2021
Holy Shakes What better way to celebrate summer than a flavorful shake topped with magnificent goodies? Holy Shakes has opened a new location in...
Publisher Notes: June/July 2021
Astronaut Jim Lovell said “there are people who make things happen, there are people who watch things happen, and there are people who wonder what...
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It’s comforting to remember that even in 2020, by popular acclaim the worst year most of us have ever had the misfortune to endure, there are still plenty of bests to offset all the worsts. Please enjoy all the proof the following pages provide. DINING...
Best of Augusta 2019
It’s our favorite issue of the year! Whether your new to Augusta or a long-time resident, the Best of Augusta has something for everyone. We invite you to discover the area’s top stores, restaurants, recreation spots and much more as chosen by you, our readers. ...
Best of Augusta 2018
It’s pretty special to know that the White House — well, the First Lady at least — evidently reads our magazine. We don’t even mind that she stole (OK, borrowed) the concept behind Best of Augusta for her “Be Best” campaign. All the winners who follow took her...