10 Great Places to Hoist a Cold One on National Drink Beer Day
Downtown Augusta is full of great bars and restaurants that serve craft beer. (©EXPLOREGEORGIA.ORG) By Jennifer McKee Beer lovers, rejoice, September 28 is National Drink Beer Day! Luckily, Augusta is full of great bars and restaurants for knocking back suds; these...
King of the Field
By Joe Manus | Paintings courtesy of LouPasqua.com My dad’s name was Tommy. Everyone loved Tommy. He was tanned, muscular, funny and he had a mustache that could charm its way into any opportunity and out of any conflict. He was a South Carolina boy who chased a...
“Here, There Be Lions”
By Brian Panowich It’s April in Augusta and everyone who lives here knows what that means—the majestic gates of Augusta National open and our city welcomes people from all over the world to the Masters. It’s a big deal. And all of us locals are pretty proud of it....
Taste October 2021
EAT - Board in Aiken By Griffin Nelson | Photography by John Antaki The charcuterie and dessert boards by Board in Aiken are anything but boring. The company, started by good friends Ashley Elvis and Casey Young, is serving up a variation of meat, cheese, and snack...
In Good Taste – October 2021
Fan Favorites | Celebrating Season 10By Vera Stewart | Photos by Amy J. Owen The VeryVera Show, currently in its 10th season, airs in 34 metropolitan markets across 15 states. Each episode showcases Vera’s natural teaching ability with prompts that remind us to...
Talk of the Town October 2021
Augusta Training Shop Handcrafted snowflakes, colorful paper mâché ornaments, cross paintings, CaneLine jewelry and other unique gifts are not the only things that set the Augusta Training Shop (ATS) apart from other shops in Augusta. Their story is the main reason...
Publisher Notes: October 2021
It has been a rough 18 months for many Augusta area businesses. First it was the pandemic, then came staffing challenges and supply chain issues. And yes, the effects are lingering and now we face a new variant and new challenges. Despite the many adversities, we have...
Get Out and Enjoy Nature on National Hunting & Fishing Day
A proud fisherboy shows off his catch. (©Georgia DNR) By Jennifer McKee September 25 is National Hunting & Fishing Day. Former President Richard M. Nixon established the day in 1972 as a way of celebrating hunters and anglers for the time and money they donated to...
Celebrate the New and Improved Lake Olmstead Stadium with Concerts by Blake Shelton and Tim McGraw on Masters 2022 Weekend
Blake Shelton will perform at Lake Olmstead Stadium on April 6, 2022. (©Debby Wong/Shutterstock) By Jennifer McKee Exciting things are happening now at Lake Olmstead Stadium. It'll no longer sit defunct, thanks to C4 Live and Destination Augusta—instead becoming a...
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Augusta’s Arts in the Heart Festival Returns for 2021
Global Stage performances introduce you to many different cultures. (©EXPLOREGEORGIA.ORG) Augusta's beloved arts festival returns for 2021, on a...
Oysters the Name of the Game at Drift Raw Bar
Drift Raw Bar is the newest go-to spot for oysters in the CSRA. (©Drift Raw Bar) By Jennifer McKee There's a whole lot of shuckin' going on in North...
Get Your Feast on at Cobb Foodie Week
(©Marlow's Tavern) By Jennifer McKee Calling all foodies! You can help support local Atlanta-area restaurants while expanding your palate at Cobb...
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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...
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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. ...
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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...