Home + Design

Uniquely Designed with Kroll’s Custom Carpentry

Ben Kroll shares about his passion for helping clients achieve their goals and his gratitude for life’s blessings Article by Michelle Parnell | Photography by Patrick Biestman For Ben Kroll, working with his hands comes naturally as a result of growing up surrounded by family who worked in the trades and attending a trade-focused high school. Even during his time serving in the Army, Ben enjoyed making custom furniture for family and friends. When he finished his military service, Ben returned...

Life + Culture

Customer-Centered Innovation at Skysong Creative

Helping businesses in the community through media services. Article by Eve Crabtree | Photography by Bailey Hall An Augusta native with family roots in the area going back a century, Skysong Creative owner Wes Roberts loves innovating for the well-being of his clients. Fifteen years ago, Wes got a job as a worship leader at his church, Quest Church in Grovetown. Soon, it became more. “We really needed somebody to help with graphics at the time,” Wes says. “So, I gave it a shot.’” As someone...

Food + Beverage

Dough, Cone, & a Whole Lot of Heart

Meet Augusta’s sweetest new family venture Article by Bailey Hall | Photography by Withers Photography What happens when you take homemade soft-serve ice cream, a pillowy doughnut, and a dash of family love? You get Augusta Dough & Cone, a brand-new sweet stop that’s already capturing hearts, and taste buds, across the CSRA.   Owners Allison and Garrett Spence, along with their three children, Grafton, Nelly, and Archer, dreamed up this playful mashup of doughnuts and ice cream after years...

Home + Design

Lighting Up the CSRA

Southern Lighting Pros brings smart, customizable outdoor lighting to homes across the region Article by Bailey Hall When it comes to home curb appeal, the right lighting can transform an ordinary exterior into something extraordinary. That’s exactly what inspired Nick Bame, owner of Southern Lighting Pros, to bring architectural lighting to the Augusta area.   “I looked into doing these types of lights a while ago when DIY permanent lights first became popular,” Nick explains. “But I...