Home + Design
Staying Cool
Plantation Shutters Plus offers several options for escaping the heat this summer Article by Michelle W. Parnell As we gear up for a hot, fun Georgia summer, it’s time to explore options for cooling down our homes and businesses. Plantation Shutters Plus offers several options designed to decrease the temperature inside even while it’s heating up outside. Exterior Motorized Roller Shades and Screens In addition to providing privacy, roller shades and screens are customized in percentage...
May 2024
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Meet Garon Muller
Garon Muller is helping others and staying involved in the community Article by Bailey Hall Attorney Garon Muller lives in Augusta with his wife Ashley and their son Knox. He is the President of Turn Back the Block and a Partner at Burnside Law Firm. Turn Back the Block is a nonprofit based in Harrisburg, which is a neighborhood in Augusta, and their main goal is revitalizing Harrisburg through homeownership. One of the great things that Turn Back the Block offers is their homeownership...
May 2024
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Bodylicious Couture
Local designer Jennifer Love creates versatile pieces to empower and equip women to easily transition from work to fun Article by Michelle W. Parnell After hearing women talk for years about the struggles of having to go home at the end of the workday to change clothes before heading out for a fun evening, Augusta native Jennifer Love decided it was time to do something about the dilemma and founded Bodylicious Couture. “I realized I needed to come up with a brand that gives women the freedom...
April 2024
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Meet Miss Augusta
Read about Elleana Garcia and how she's helping the community as Miss Augusta 2024 Article by Bailey Hall Miss Augusta 2024, Elleana Garcia, was raised in the CSRA and graduated from Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School. She is currently a freshman at Kennesaw State University and pursuing a degree in Hospitality Management. “During high school, I was really involved in the Augusta community. I completed the Students2Work program through the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce, and in...
April 2024
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Wedges and Woods Golf Center
Maximizing the effectiveness of golf equipment and practice time Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Bailey Hall On the surface, golf seems like just a sport, a physical outlet for exercise and enjoyment. Upon closer inspection, however, it also serves as a common thread in many business and personal relationships, especially in the Augusta area where golf plays a vital role in the local economy. “It’s not just golf,” says Wedges and Woods Golf Center owner Nick Prokosa. “There is...
March 2024
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Beyond Numbers
Bridging the gap between expertise and compassion in financial services Article by Bailey Hall | Photography by Colleen Bogner Photography Stefanie Holmes, owner of Summerville Tax & Accounting LLC, has deep roots in the CSRA, having relocated here with her family in 1997. A graduate of Greenbrier High School, Stefanie pursued her undergraduate degree at Augusta State University. Stefanie credits her father’s journey from a career at John Deere to becoming a successful entrepreneur as a...
March 2024
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Best Place to Travel
See the top vacation recommended by a local Travel Agent Article and Photography by It’s time to plan your summer vacation! We asked a local travel agent what their favorite destinations are and this is what they said! Wayland Lamar, Expedia Cruises If you're dreaming of the ultimate cruise experience, look no further than Royal Caribbean's newest marvel: the Icon of the Seas. Wayland Lamar, your trusted travel advisor from Expedia Cruises, is thrilled to introduce you to this...
March 2024
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Making Personal Connections
For Brandon May, landscaping is more than simply lawn care Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Chas Linh Photography Growing up in the CSRA, Brandon May spent summers helping his dad take care of lawns in the Augusta area. As he got older, Brandon followed a calling into full-time church ministry. “We started a church here in Augusta and I fully intended to be a minister the rest of my life, but my wife and I got to the point where we realized our family needed some help,” he...
February 2024
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The Perfect Pair to Build or Renovate Your Home
See how House Doctors and 360 Painting work together to transform the amazing building and homes in our city Article by Daria Terry | Photography by Provided If you’re looking for the best home services businesses to help produce the dream vision of your home, Mark Boyd and Taylor Simmons have banded together to head House Doctors and 360 Painting, the perfect pair of home services companies to help build or renovate your dream space. Mark purchased House Doctors and became owner and...
February 2024
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Love Local Date Night
A list of the best places in the CSRA for the perfect date night Article and Photography by Augustino's Augustino's Italian Eatery and Prime Steaks at Augusta Marriott offers a year-round dining haven with a rich Italian flair. Renowned for USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and a diverse menu, the restaurant caters to all tastes, providing a perfect dining option for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The upscale yet comfortable atmosphere, featuring intimate booths and private dining spaces...
January 2024
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