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...

Sports + Recreation

Chasing the Perfect Round

Experience a great day on the links at Rocky Branch Golf Course Article by Michelle Parnell | Photography by Pete Michenfelder & Brittany Sterling Photography Just twenty minutes from Evans, golfers find a true treasure at Rocky Branch Golf Course. Located just across the county line in Lincoln County, Rocky Branch is celebrating its thirtieth year of welcoming players of all ages and experience levels to enjoy the challenges and rewards of the game of golf. Al Holloway, co-owner and manager...

Home + Design

Building A Legacy

Brian and Beth Carter of BEC Custom Homes seamlessly blend function and beauty, creating thoughtfully designed homes that balance elegance, comfort, and everyday living Article by Michelle Parnell | Photography by Acuity Photography & RWI Photography For Brian and Beth Carter, a shared love of homes, architecture, and design began early in their relationship and has continued to grow over time. “Brian and I have been together since we were 16, and we have always loved looking at different...

Home Services

Transforming Properties into Picturesque Landscapes

Dylan Usry of Blackwater Site Solutions turns ordinary properties into beautiful landscapes Article by Eve Crabtree | Photography by Brittany Sterling Photography Since he was around 15 years old, Dylan Usry has been self-employed. “I worked for myself as a farmer in Thomson,” Dylan recalls, “but in September 2022, during my junior year of high school, I got into a car accident. I broke my leg and wrist and wasn’t able to keep up with the rent on the farmland because I couldn't work.” After...

Real Estate

Real Estate Tips For Today’s Market

Exploring practical advice to help buyers, sellers, and investors succeed with Susan Salisbury, Vice President with Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate Company Article by Michelle Parnell With twenty-five years of experience in the real estate industry, Susan Salisbury, Vice President with Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate Company, has a front row seat to trends in real estate. “The real estate market has changed significantly in recent years,” says Susan. “We are in a more balanced market...

Health + Wellness

The 2026 CSRA Heart Walk

Celebrating heart disease survivors and helping raise funds for life-saving research and educational initiatives Article by Michelle Parnell | Photography by Provided Each year, thousands of people across the CSRA come together to support the CSRA Heart Walk hosted by the American Heart Association. Walkers celebrate heart disease survivors, honor loved ones lost to heart disease, and work towards the common goal of raising funds to support medical research and help educate the community about...