A Standard of Success

By Johnathan McGinty | Photos Courtesy of UGA Athletics There was no victory parade. No confetti falling from the sky. A trophy was raised, but not the one everyone in that locker room had envisioned hoisting at the beginning of the 2023 college football season. Yet, despite what could have felt like a year of…

Up Your Game

By Kristen Soles McCrackin | Photos courtesy of www.bckr.com BCKR-pronounced Backer-may be new to the college sports apparel scene, but its founder Corey Maynard is no stranger to premium products or fan culture. A seasoned marketing and product development executive with experience at YETI Coolers and Ooni Pizza Ovens, Maynard has built his career…

Hunker Hooch

Photo courtesy of ASW Distillery Founded by a group of University of Georgia graduates, Hunker Vodka is a Georgia-distilled spirit from ASW (American Spirit Whiskey) Distillery. Distilled in Atlanta from 100% Midwest corn and crafted through a seven-times distillation process, Hunker delivers a clean, smooth finish – and was recently awarded a Silver Medal at…

Cottage Chic

By Ashlee Duren | Photos by Jane Kortright Photography Nestled high on a hill in Five Points is the picturesque home of Gena and Davis Knox. The couple purchased the stately Tudor cottage, which was built in 2000, in 2005 before they had children. “We fell in love with this house when we first saw…

A Local Showcase

By David Walton | Photos by Evermore Photo Co. In developing the new Redstone Market, it was important to owners Adam Carmean, John Cown and Mark Mazzawi to reflect on and borrow from the history of the Redstone Grocery. Fifty years ago, the Redstone Grocery was located close to where the new Redstone Market would…

One Mic, Many Stories

The Magic of Rabbit Box By Kristen Soles McCrackin | Photos courtesy of Rabbit Box Live storytelling platforms enable the real-time creation and sharing of narratives, often incorporating interactive elements and audience engagement. These stroytelling platforms are used for various purposes, including accounting personal stories, creating educational content and fostering community. In recent years,…

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