2021 Best of Home
From building and renovation to landscaping and design, we bring you our ninth annual list of resources you’ll need to make your home your castle as voted by the readers of Augusta Magazine. Best Appliance Store First Place Kelley Appliance Center 191...
Farmhouse Charm
By Ashlee Duren | Photos by Whitney Boykin/High Cotton Photography When you ask Ashley James what she loves most about her new home, the answer is quite simple – having her daughter as her neighbor. “It really is the best part, I mean I love this house, but being next...
Suburban Haven
By Ashlee Duren | Photos by Amy J. Owen Karen and Steve Foushee love outdoor living. The couple have created a picturesque backyard haven in their West Augusta neighborhood. Lush green foliage, filled with evergreens, annuals and perinnials, provides beautiful color...
Travis Meadows: Riser
By Brian Panowich In April of 2016, I was in a hotel room in Los Angeles. I’d been nominated for The LA Times Book Prize. My first novel had been released the year before to a wealth of accolades and my career as a successful writer seemed to be taking off at a rate...
Taste May 2021
EAT - Taj Aiken Indian Cuisine By Griffin Nelson | Photography by John Antaki As Alok Kumar Akse, owner of Taj Aiken Indian Cuisine puts it, “India is known for two things - tourism and food.” Since he can’t bring the amazing tourism, he works hard to bring the...
Short Takes May 2021
Signature Interiors and Gifts Style and interior design icon Michael Siewert, also known as Signature Mike, has opened Signature Interiors and Gifts along with Signature Soles conveniently next door in Augusta. As a lover of fashion and décor, Siewert has brought...
Publisher Notes: May 2021
Who doesn’t love to sneak a peek into someone else’s home? I absolutely love it! It’s one of the best things about my job. Every year I look forward to sharing some of the area’s best homes and gardens with our readers. This year proved a bit more challenging due to...
Innovative and Inspiring Eco-Friendly Products for Earth Day—and Beyond!
ThreeMain's eco-friendly dish soap and plant-based sponge. (©ThreeMain) By Jennifer McKee With so many eco-minded companies today, there are a great wealth of products to make every day Earth Day. From socks to shampoo bars to new kinds of cat litter, discover these...
Celebrate Earth Week 2021 From Home Through These Virtual Events
The Earth as seen from space. (©Blue Planet Studio/Shutterstock) By Jennifer McKee Earth Week comes but once a year, but its message should be held throughout the seasons. Learn more about our planet and how to be a careful custodian at these virtual events that...
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The Perfect Spa Treatment for Golf Aficionados
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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...