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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…
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…
By Aimee Serafin | Photos courtesy of Earl Grey Floral Floriography, or the special meaning and symbolism of flowers, has been part of wedding day celebrations since the 19th century when Victorian brides fondly chose blooms that conveyed emotions or messages. Flowers took on a new role as they became synonymous with heartfelt sentiments –…
By Ashlee Duren | Photos by Justin Evans The home of Kjirsten and Chip Ogburn epitomizes an open concept – meaning there are very few interior walls. “It’s definitely an unique story,” Kjirsten says with a laugh. When the Ogburns purchased the home in 2010, which was originally built as a church in the 1920s,…
A big part of any special day comes down to the details and picking the perfect vendors can be overwhelming. So, we thought a resource guide would be helpful for the planning. Although this list is not exhaustive, we hope couples can use it as a place to start the groundwork. Click here to view…
The holiday season is upon us – a time when our thoughts turn to family, friends and gift-giving. We wanted to share a few of our favorite finds when searching for gifts for our loved ones. CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR GIFT GUIDE DIGITAL FLIP BOOK — Photo by Dzenina Lukac on Pexels
An abridged excerpt from Byrdy’s upcoming book, The Brilliance of Berckmans, publishing in 2025. By Stan Byrdy Long before the University of Georgia had a campus, an Augustan went the extra yard for the Bulldogs. UGA’s first board of trustees met on Saturday, February 13, 1786, in Augusta, the state capital and center of influence.…
GEORGIA’S APPROACH TO BUILDING A CHAMPIONSHIP CULTURE By Johnathan McGinty Photos Courtesy of UGA Athletics Building a championship mentality is a process. Consider the University of Georgia’s dominant run in college football in the past three seasons. It’s overwhelmingly the result of a meticulous pursuit of success driven by discipline, dedication and determination. Games…
By Griffin Nelson The secret is not so secret anymore: R&R Secret Farm opened a storefront at 919 N Chase St. at the end of 2023! Open from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, R&R Secret Flowers has allowed owner Rita O’Brien to further serve the Athens community, and to hire…
By Athens Magazine Staff | Photography by Evermore Photo Co. Athens is an incredible community where passionate compassion runs deep. Many of the challenges and opportunities the community faces today are dramatically different from those of ages past. It is critically important that we have fresh eyes and minds to address our changing environment. It…