by Ashlee Duren | Publisher's Note
Outside of April (the Tournament Guide), October is our biggest issue of the year. The amount of time we put into showcasing the Best of Augusta is tremendous. We spend hours calculating ballots, notifying winners, taking photographs, writing copy and planning...
by Ashlee Duren | Publisher's Note
I grow weary of hearing people complain about there’s nothing to do in Augusta. Honestly, you aren’t paying attention if you believe that. Our city has a wide variety of entertainment options, starting with a vibrant arts community. If we didn’t believe here at...
by Ashlee Duren | Publisher's Note
When we began planning the editorial for the June/July issue, we knew that we would be celebrating the city’s Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch as we do every year. We also thought we would be marking 45 years of Augusta Magazine – or at least that was...
by Ashlee Duren | Publisher's Note
As the publisher of Augusta Magazine, I am afforded the opportunity to tour and feature some of the area’s most interesting homes. It’s one of the best parts of my job – to take a peak inside someone’s home is truly an honor. When choosing a home to feature, I...
by Ashlee Duren | Publisher's Note
Spring has sprung in Augusta! And before you ask how I know, let me assure you it’s not because the pollen arrived. Although that is usually an unwelcomed sign that warmer days lie ahead and it’s golf season in our area. April means the Masters for Augusta and...
by Ashlee Duren | Publisher's Note
I recently lost someone dear to me. A woman who had a profound effect on my life, shaping me – as a woman, a mother and as a journalist in ways that I could have never imagined. Margaret Quante (Varn) Iliff was my 10th grade high school English teacher....
