Simple and Real

Simple and Real

Photos by Jane Kortright Photography Andrew Krull’s deft hands gently form a mound of fresh salad greens into an artful pile on a plate, next to a generous scoop of quinoa. There’s a gentle sizzle, followed by the sound of scraping as he tops the grains with sautéed...
Best of Augusta 2026 Survey

Best of Augusta 2026 Survey

Here’s your chance to tell us your favorite things about Augusta…those people, places, foods, hang-outs and secret pleasures that make our city such a unique place to live. Cast your vote for this year’s Best of Augusta! Click here to vote for the Best of...
A Divine Debut

A Divine Debut

Rosa T. Beard Debutante Club In the spring of 1963, against racial odds, a visionary educator, Mrs. Rosa T. Beard was approached by six of her female junior high school students at Augustus Roberson Johnson Junior High School. These forward-thinking young girls...
2026 Symphony of Kitchens

2026 Symphony of Kitchens

Photos by Amy J. Owen The annual Symphony of Kitchens tour is just one of the ways the Augusta Symphony Guild supports the Augusta Symphony. The guild, which is made up of 100 volunteers, also presents the annual Cotillion ball, sells ads for the symphony’s events and...
Pitmaster of Fun

Pitmaster of Fun

Photos by Jane Kortright Brantley Wheatley gives us an education in barbecue. Every day, the head chef at Smoke & Barrels in Evans — and former kitchen manager at sister restaurant Ironwood Tavern — prepares roughly 60 pounds of pork, turkey, beef and chicken,...