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By Jennifer McKee | Photos courtesy of Leigh Ann Barnes Clear bags used to be boring – until Leigh Ann Barnes started designing them. Barnes’ antidote to the clear-bag blues? Carry your NCAA- and NFL-approved clear bag into the stadium, then dress it up later with a stylish leather cover. And with approximately 100…
by Thomas Lee | Photo by Danielle De Angelis on Pexels Improving the community through philanthropy and fine jewelry, JWR Jewelers is celebrating 30 years of service in Athens. John W. Reed first opened his small jewelry store in 1993, and has expertly transformed it into a respected multi-brand retailer. His legacy continues to shine…
By Jennifer McKee | Photos courtesy of R&R Secret Farm Tucked away inside a residential neighborhood in Athens lies one of The Classic City’s natural gems. R&R Secret Farm sits on a .7-acre plot owned by Rita and Robert O’Brien, hence the R&R. Secret because it’s something you wouldn’t expect to find in Athens. …
By Jennifer McKee | Photos courtesy of Merrill Horridge It all started with the search for a simple coverup. Mary Scott Jameson and her family were looking forward to a beach vacation at the end of 2020. Jameson went on the hunt for a swimsuit coverup and was shocked by what she found. “I…
By Johnathan McGinty | Photos courtesy of thrasherdesign.com Listen, love may not have blossomed at first sight, but it’s safe to say it was seeded by a first frame. More than two decades ago, Beth Hall Thrasher eagerly snatched up a beautiful work of art from a young, up-and-coming photographer named Jason Thrasher. It was…
By Hailea Boykin | 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 takes…
By Hailea Boykin | Photos by Evermore Photo Co. Sustainable living can seem like a daunting lifestyle to pull off successfully. So much of our daily lives involve creating and leaving waste in our wake, but even the smallest considerations can help minimize our effects on the planet. While it’s hard to dive headfirst…
Marigold Market by Kayla Pritchett and Thomas Lee Looking for a market that sells homegrown, seasonal produce? The Marigold Market never fails to have fresh and affordable goods every Saturday at Pittard Park in Winterville, Ga., just a short drive east of Athens. The market’s vendors include farmers, creators and bakers, as well as live…
By Johnathan McGinty | Photos courtesy of Getty Images It’s safe to say the vibe in Athens has been, well, quite positive the past few months. The sun shines a bit brighter. The beer tastes a little colder. The barks are a tad louder. Such is the case when you’re home to the reigning national…
Photos courtesy of Amy J. Owen Stepping inside the Watkinsville home of Nina and Chad Keller you feel an immediate calm. The soothing palette of soft whites, creams, golds and pale blues were an easy pick for the Kellers when decorating their new home. After months of looking for the perfect lot in Athens, the…