Where Athens Comes to Grow

By Kristen Soles McCrackin | Photos courtesy of Cofer’s Home & Garden For more than a century, Cofer’s Home & Garden has evolved alongside Athens itself. What began in 1922 as a humble feed-and-seed store serving Northeast Georgia farmers has grown into one of the state’s most beloved garden destinations – a place where…

Back to Their Roots

By David Walton | Photos by Evermore Photo Co. Family recipes are the heartbeat of many local restaurants. The love of food and sharing family recipes inspired brothers Ramon Funes and Alejandro Tamez to open Tamez Barbeque in May 2020. Upon returning to Athens, Tamez brought with him a wide variety of experiences as a…

Creative Concept

By David Walton | Photos by Evermore Photo Co. The food scene in the Athens area is plentiful. When Hospitality South owner/operator Jason Dunn and director of restaurant operations Hank Sewell began to imagine what would expand the offerings in downtown Athens, from this brainstorming session came Union Fare, a new food truck park…

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…

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