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...

Food + Beverage

An Authentic Perspective

Photographer Adrion Au shares her passion for food photography and the organic techniques she uses to showcase delicious dishes Article by Michelle Parnell How did you get into photography? My dad managed a program called EarthKAM for NASA, which is a camera on board the space station, so photography has always been around my household. He would hand me a camera and a couple rolls of film and tell me to go shoot. I did and I had a lot of fun with it. As an adult, I got into food...

Food + Beverage

Savoring the Experience

Pairing world-class cuisine with unforgettable wines Article by Bailey Hall | Photography by Chloé Giancola Photography In Evans, Georgia, Cork & Flame has become more than just a restaurant—it’s a culinary destination. Born from a beloved neighborhood wine shop and transformed into a fine dining experience, the restaurant blends global flavors, expert technique, and an award-winning wine program that rivals big-city establishments.   The story begins with The Vineyard, a wine shop founded...

Arts + Culture

Harlem’s Oliver Hardy Festival

A celebration of comedy, community, and small-town charm Article by Bailey Hall Every October, Harlem, Georgia transforms its oak-lined streets into a bustling celebration of laughter, history, and community spirit with the Oliver Hardy Festival. What began decades ago as the modest Pecan Festival has grown into one of the area’s most beloved traditions, drawing tens of thousands of visitors from across the region—and even the world.   The festival honors Harlem’s own Oliver Hardy, the...

Beauty

Embracing Timeless Wellness

Discovering the true source of feeling and looking your best with the team at Augusta Anti-Aging Medicine Article by Michelle Parnell | Photography by Acuity Photography Looking great and feeling even better begins deep inside a healthy mind and body. Nurse Practitioner Samantha Tojino and her team at Augusta Anti-Aging Medicine work with patients to cultivate a customized healthy lifestyle plan, as well as address the root causes of chronic conditions and concerns that often accompany getting...

Education

Fueling Creativity Through STEM Programs

Snapology of Evans offers engaging learning activities for kids Article by Michelle Parnell Although Eric Lynn retired from the military after twenty years of service, the expertise he cultivated during his time in cyber programming stuck with him. The desire to pass along these important skills to the next generation prompted him to search for local STEM activities for his kids. What he found was a need to provide fun, mentally stimulating extracurricular learning activities for local...

Home + Design

Creating Spaces that Soothe

How Venus Davis transforms homes—and lives—through thoughtful organization and design Article by Bailey Hall In a world that rarely slows down, home should be a place that does. Yet for many families, daily stress begins the moment they walk through the door—tripping over clutter, hunting for missing items, or simply feeling the weight of a disordered space. Venus Davis, founder of Calming Home by Venus, knows how deeply our surroundings impact our well-being.   With more than 40 years of...