Stealing the Show
By Abbey Remkus Columbia County fills cultural arts gap with opening of new Performing Arts Center A new cultural era is entering the spotlight in Columbia County. The latest, highly anticipated addition to the center of the county’s new downtown is expected to open...
“All Lives Matter” Isn’t the Point
By Brian Panowich Throughout my tenure as the columnist for “Scattered & Covered” here at Augusta Magazine, I have never used this wonderful platform they gave me for any kind of political commentary or to forward any sort of slanted hidden agenda — either to the...
In Good Taste – August/September 2020
By Vera Stewart | Photo by Amy J. Owen Vera's Tailgating Menu Whether it’s a weekend of camping when the weather is nice, tailgating experiences at a college football game or just entertaining outdoors, planning is essential. DON’T let the food stress you out! As a...
Taste August/September 2020
EAT - El Borikuazo By Griffin Nelson | Photo by John Antaki More than anything else this year, I’ve missed traveling. Puerto Rico has been on my list for a while, but I’ve yet to get there in person. In the meantime, a short drive to Aiken to eat at El Borikuazo...
Short Takes: August/September 2020
The BIG Mo Concerts have been on hold for most venues in the Augusta area due to Covid-19. But if you’re looking to attend a concert, take a short drive to The Big Mo in Monetta. The Big Mo, which typically serves as the area’s only drive-in movie theater, has been...
Publisher Notes: August/September 2020
Like many of you, I have been praying that life would have returned to normal by now. Well, at least the way life looked before Covid. As I write this column, I feel as if we are still living in some sort of alternate reality. Masks and social-distancing have become...
Summer Sangria on National Watermelon Day? Yes Please!
By Jennifer McKee August 3 is National Watermelon Day. Why not celebrate this sunny summer fruit with a light and refreshing glass of summer sangria courtesy of 1800 Silver Tequila? 1800 Silver tequila is made from blue agave handpicked from family-owned...
Need a Calgon moment? Escape to The Lodge at Little St. Simons Island
By Jennifer McKee Known for its marshes, beaches and jaw-dropping natural beauty, Georgia’s Golden Isles are a series of four barrier islands each with its own distinct personality. St. Simons Island, Sea Island and Jekyll Island are all relaxing...
Make Snapper the Star of Your Summer Table
By Jennifer McKee Devin Walline is the new executive chef at The Harpeth, a boutique hotel in Franklin, Tennessee 30 minutes south of Nashville. He oversees The Harpeth’s upscale, signature restaurant, 1799 Kitchen & Cocktails, the casual McGavock’s Coffee...
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Celebrate National Tequila Day with these recipes
By Jennifer McKee July 24 is National Tequila Day. Punch up your bartending prowess with these special recipes direct from Mexico. The...
Five Ways to Get Quality Sleep This Summer
By Jennifer McKee Do you fight the eternal battle of blocking out light when you sleep? Is the summer heat most uncomfortable when trying to fall...
Tour Atlanta Without Breaking a Sweat on an Unexpected Virtual Tour
By Jennifer McKee Taking a walking tour is one of the best ways you can familiarize yourself with a city. From food to history to public art, it’s...
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