Home + Design

Ready, Set, Sell

Real estate agent Susan Salisbury provides insight on home staging for a successful sale Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Provided Selling a home can be a stressful process and Susan Salisbury, top selling agent with Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate Company, strives to make the experience as seamless as possible for sellers and buyers. For sellers, one vital tip for setting up a successful sale is home staging.    “Home Staging is the process of preparing your home for sale so...

June 2024

Food + Beverage

Creative Ice Cubes for Summer

Stay Cool with Fun Infused Ice Recipes Article by Bailey Hall | Photography by Provided Summer in Georgia can be sweltering, but you can beat the heat with these fun and refreshing infused ice recipes. Not only are they a great way to stay cool, but they also add a delightful twist to your favorite beverages. Here are three creative and easy ideas to try:   1. Coffee Ice Cubes for Iced Coffee Transform your iced coffee experience by using coffee ice cubes. This simple trick ensures your...

June 2024

Arts + Culture

Exploring Local Wildlife

Sarah Jane Moore, professional wildlife photographer, shares some of her favorite photographs with us Article by Bailey Hall | Photography by Sarah Jane Moore Wildlife Photography How long have you been a photographer? I’ve been taking pictures since I was young and I’ve always had a deep love for nature and wildlife. I went through countless disposable film cameras growing up because I would take pictures of anything and everything. What do you love about nature photography? I love...

June 2024

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

Life + Culture

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

Style + Beauty

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

Life + Culture

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

Sports + Recreation

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

Life + Culture

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

Travel

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