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Athens Magazine Gift Guide 2024

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

‘Dawg Days In Augusta

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.…

A Charming Season

By Kristen Soles McCrackin  |  Photos courtesy of Betsy Pittard   When Betsy Pittard was 16, she took a small job after school with a do-it-yourself (DIY) jewelry bead shop in her hometown of Macon, Ga. Back then, she had no idea it would ignite her life’s passion and become a lucrative career. Instead, she…

Coloring Our World

Madeline Kennon’s art is inspired by the beauty around her   By Jennifer McKee | Photos courtesy of Madeline Kennon   Creating art has always been Madeline Kennon’s passion. The Athens native remembers participating in art shows as a child, being drawn to anything colorful.  “Art class was always my favorite part of the day,”…