Food + Beverage

Graze Craze

Female business owner Cheryl Hardy brings her secret to effortless entertaining to the CSRA Article by Michelle Parnell | Photography by Provided Planning celebrations for friends and family has always been a passion for Cheryl Hardy. A few years ago during vacation, Cheryl came across the perfect addition to her party planning resources. “We had family and friends coming in throughout the day and we knew we wanted a large charcuterie board to be a centerpiece and a place for people to...

Real Estate

Raising the Bar in Real Estate

Stephanie King shares about connecting with clients and mother-daughter teamwork Article by Michelle Parnell | Photography by Provided Four years ago, Stephanie King stepped into the real estate industry and her success proves that she has found her calling. “I got into real estate because I’ve always loved the feeling of home,” shares Stephanie. “There’s something powerful about helping people find a place where they can build their lives, create memories, and feel truly comfortable.” With...

Entertainment

Creating Heartfelt, Relatable Music

Lindsay Hayes shares about her musical background, song inspiration, and thoughts on recent releases Article by Eve Crabtree | Photography by Provided At 16 years old, Lindsay Hayes is a singer and musician who has already released three songs and performs regularly at live shows, events, concerts, and restaurants. She also enjoys playing at the farmers’ market on Saturday mornings. “I love getting to see the community around me,” she shares. “They get to enjoy the music, and I get to enjoy...

Fitness

Focus on Fitness

Core & Kulture Pilates delivers genuine results while creating a space that uplifts, encourages, and celebrates each person Article by Michelle Parnell | Photography by Brittany Sterling Photography Core & Kulture Pilates is the culmination of a vision by husband and wife team William M. and Mimi Rosheall to take fitness in the CSRA to the next level. “I’ve worked at gyms and done personal training, and the one thing that was missing was a true community and culture vibe,” says Mimi. “We are...

Local Services

Property Tax Relief Through House Bill 439

Columbia County Commissioner Alison Couch explains the details and benefits of Georgia's new law Article by Allison Spence | Photography by Provided Columbia County homeowners may soon see a major shift in how property taxes are handled. With the passage of House Bill 439, a new path has been created to reduce and potentially eliminate homestead property taxes. We sat down with Alison Couch, Vice Chair of the Columbia County Commission, to break down what this means, how it works, and what...

Food + Beverage

Luigi's: An Augusta Icon

Reflecting on the restaurant’s history with Penelope Ballas-Stewart, the fourth generation to own and operate Luigi’s Article by Michelle Parnell | Photography by Provided As the fourth generation family member to own and operate Luigi’s, Penelope Ballas-Stewart has a life-long connection to the restaurant and its legacy. Penelope’s great-grandfather Nick Ballas, an immigrant from Greece, originally settled in Massachusetts but eventually found his way to Augusta. Once settled, friends...

Food + Beverage

Unveiling The 1790 Club

A hidden gem for connection and elegance Photography by Chloé Giancola For Susan Johnson, launching the 1790 Club wasn’t just a business venture, it was the realization of a long-held dream with her husband, Scott. “We envisioned a restaurant that truly connected people,” Susan recalls. “When we discovered the expansive patio on the top floor of the Meybohm Building in Evans, it clicked. This was our canvas for something extraordinary.” For the next year, the couple did research, collected...

Home Services

Celebrating 100 Years with Sig Cox

Owner Jeff Miller shares about the company’s lasting success through service, value, and consistency Article by Michelle Parnell | Photography by Provided ​After moving to Augusta with his wife, Suzi, in 1990, Jeff Miller spent the next three decades thriving in his career with Club Car and Ingersoll Rand. When Jeff began planning his next career move, he and Suzi turned their attention to local business opportunities. “We wanted a service business, something in the trades, and we wanted a...

Sports + Recreation

Growth Beyond the Green

The Madison brothers share about playing golf and the life lessons they have learned Article by Eve Crabtree | Photography by Provided At 15 and 13 years old, Kipp and Zane Madison are an unstoppable brother duo. The two have been playing golf from the moment they started to walk. Their parents, Earl and Lori, love golf, so it was a joy to share it with their sons. Both boys started out with a set of plastic golf clubs. “Kipp would hit the balls around the house,” Lori says. “Then, when Zane...

Food + Beverage

Iconic Sweet Treat

Spotlighting WifeSaver’s legendary peach ice cream sandwiches Article by Michelle Parnell | Photography by Provided For the fourth year, WifeSaver’s Furys Ferry location is serving its much-loved and in-demand peach ice cream sandwiches. Phillip Dukes, third generation family member to own and operate WifeSaver, pitched the idea of creating the sweet treats to his dad, Jamie, a few years ago. The response was even greater than he imagined.   “That first year, when we put the post out on...