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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…

Saturdays Down South

“And all of Your Children, adorned in Red & Black silken and bedazzled sequined accoutrements, arose from their bar stools, raised a glass that over-runneth with your delicious golden Brown Licker high into the morning sky, and hollered, Goooooooooo Dawgs! Sic ’em! Woof! Woof! Woof!” – Charlie English Charlie English is a damn good dawg.…

The Bunny Hive

There’s a new social space at Wire Park in Watkinsville for parents and their children! The Bunny Hive is all about fun with “grown up and me” classes that range from ballet and kindergarten preparation to culinary exploration and art. The Bunny Hive co-founders Brittany and Katy wanted to create a space where they would…

Chinoiserie Chic

By Jennifer McKee  |  Photos courtesy of Designs by Laurel Leigh   For Laurel Gregory, creating art is therapeutic.  “It’s a creative relief that I didn’t know I needed,” says Gregory. “It allowed me to decompress.” After the loss of her mother-in-law and a move into a new house, Gregory took a hiatus from her…

Homemade, Handmade, History Made

By Kristen Soles McCrackin  |  Photos courtesy of h.made studio   Southerners are big on telling stories. We never have a short conversation because even the answer to, “How was your day?” becomes an epic tale. Those stories are also deeply embedded in every aspect of our culture from passed-down recipes to family heirlooms, to…

A New Course

Photo above: Bubba Watson, Nick Cassini, Tripp Davis and Dimitri Cassini — A new invitation-only, private golf club is on its way to Athens. Located just 10 minutes outside of Athens, The Rose Golf Club will be set on 588 acres. Nick and Dimitri Cassini, the brothers behind The Rose Golf Club, have sought out…

Appointments at Five

By Ashlee Duren  |  Photos by of Amy J. Owen   Jarrett Kemp is hitting her stride with her newest venture. Six months ago, the Athens native bought Appointments at Five, a boutique for the home that specializes in English and French antiques along with a variety of home décor accessories and gifts. Kitty Culpepper…

Tabletop Pop

By Hailea Boykin   From friends to business owners, Alexa Stevenson and Kingsley Strong know a thing or two when it comes to a stylish tablescape. The two attended the University of Georgia together and unknowingly were in the same sorority though they never really connected. After leaving Athens for some years to pursue business…

A New Bloom

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…

A Glorious Spring

Historic sites, the integration of art and landscapes, picturesque water features and unique plants are the height of the 31st Tour of Gardens, presented by The Piedmont Gardeners. The tour, will feature six Oconee County gardens on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Three gardens are located in downtown…