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Grand Opening of the Savannah Boathouse Marina

The highly anticipated Savannah Boathouse Marina opened with a bang at its grand opening on Thursday, April 8th, 2021. The beautiful views were accompanied by live music and food trucks from the 5 Spot, and Bayou. 

Savannah Boathouse

The new Savannah Boathouse will be the place to be all summer '21. Reserve a spot now at Freedom Boat Club owner Thomas McCarthy's newest marine installment.

13 of the Greatest Southern Photographers

To be a Southern photographer is to capture images of a region with vast natural beauty, distinctive culture, complex history and inexplicable ethos. South presents the first of two installments of curated works from the greatest photographers wandering the Southeastern United States. 

Alcohol Consumption and COVID-19

While that extra glass of wine can help, it can also snowball into a habit that's as equally out of control as pandemic life. Learn more and spread awareness about alcohol consumption and its relationship to COVID-19.

End of Year Tax Tips for Small Businesses You Need to Know Before January 1, 2021

Small businesses are the heartbeat of any community. They nourish, nurture, inspire and inform with the myriad goods and services they provide, and our main streets, promenades and thoroughfares would be lifeless without them. Yet most struggle to keep pace even without the unforeseen hardships of a global pandemic. As we close out 2020 with a renewed sense of hope for the year to come, here are some tips to help small businesses and our self-employed community plan and prepare for brighter days ahead.

South’s Greatest Doctors 2020/21

Who do you trust most when you want to find the best doctor? This year, South salutes the first peer voted Greatest doctors. Who wants the best, when you can have the greatest? Congratulations to these amazing physicians.

IDC Customer Appreciation Red Carpet Event

A great time was had by all at International Diamond Center's December Customer Appreciation and Benefit supporting the Rape Crisis Center. Amazing cuisine from Bow Tie Barbecue Co., Top Shelf Entertainment's DJ Jordan Bala, and DjPrecisa behind the bar, along with great silent auction items, jewelry specials and more!

Prime Liquors Grand Opening

The red carpet experience at Prime Liquor's Grand Opening December 14! Savannah's newest luxury experience in the alcoholic beverage industry and the ladies that made it happen. 5500 Abercorn St, Suite 20, Savannah, GA 31405 - Twelve Oaks Shopping Plaza

SD Gunner Fund’s “Vets for Heroes”

This time, "vets" refers to "veterinarians," as the SD Gunner Fund teamed up with the Savannah Kennel Club to provide animal healthcare services to military and first responders' furry friends, because pets are heroes, too.

South’s Greatest Health Professionals 2020/21

The greatest doctors in the South were picked by their peers as the Greatest in their field. Listed by specialty, these are the experts your physician calls when they want the best health care.

South’s Greatest Dentists 2020/21

No matter where you are, no matter what you’re doing, your smile comes with you. You want that smile to impress, so we tracked down the South’s greatest dentists who provide anything from simple cleanings to entire dental reconstructions.

Dr. Ryan M. Reeves – Dentist / Inventor

Dr. Ryan Reeves is not just a doctor, he is an inventor. He and his team at Beyond Exceptional Dentistry have helped to restore smiles to patients with extraordinarily innovative techniques.

Dr. Karen Cooper

Wellness starts with a smile! Dr. Karen Cooper brings her wellness philosophy to everything she does: from volunteer work, to personal health and to her award-winning practice, Smile Designs.

Army-Navy Tailgate for a Cause

Did someone say, "Tailgate?" The Nine Line Foundation is hosting an Army-Navy tailgate complete with BBQ, beverages and TVs—all for a great cause!

South’s Greatest Bosses 2021

If you have a boss that makes you look forward to Mondays, then this is the contest for them. If your boss is the greatest, enter them now!

What You Need to Know About Diabetes

Understanding different types of diabetes is essential to establishing your path to wellness. From pre-diabetes to Type 2, here's a physician-endorsed guide to decoding your diagnosis.

Five Ways to Enjoy the 2020 Masters

The Masters Tournament at Augusta National will look a bit different this year in more ways than one - except for the classic yellow flag-stick. Here are a few ways to enjoy the Masters, 2020-style!

Savannah Strength Con

Viking Strength Sports hosted Savannah’s first annual strength convention, giving “Savannah Strong” a whole new meaning.

Wheels in Savannah

'Wheels in Savannah' classic car show had engines revving at Red Gate Farms to raise money for local children's charities by hosting a trunk-or-treat with a philanthropic twist!

Savannah Carnaval: Friday, October 30 at The Clyde Venue

It’s time to celebrate (safely, of course) with everyone’s favorite service & therapy dog organization, SD Gunner Fund. The award-winning Savannah Carnaval is back with a Dia De Muertos Party and costume contest to support in incredible cause!

South’s #CheerSavannah Party

The talented young women of Cheer Savannah are on top of the world as they are currently ranked among the top 10 teams in their sport and being world class doesn’t come easy. South joined team #cheersavanah for an exclusive world-class performance of routines that would normally only be seen on the big stage and an unveiling of the latest issue!

15th Annual Wag-o-Ween

The 15th annual Wag-O-Ween is a family- and pet-friendly fundraising event took place in Downtown Savannah attracting human participants and their furry friends. Humans and animals alike dressed up in Halloween costumes and followed their event maps to over 100 businesses giving out dog treats and goodies.

Savannah Philharmonic Picnic in the Park Halloween Mask-A-Rade

Plant Riverside District had a socially-distanced outdoor viewing party Sunday evening October 18th, for the Savannah Philharmonic Picnic in the Park Halloween Mask-A-Rade, on their MLK Park Lawn with a special appearance by Mr. Richard Kessler, Picnic in the Park Guest Conductor 2020.

South’s Greatest Kids 2020

Voting is open for the South's Greatest Kids! Vote once per day until October 29th! Winners will receive a photoshoot with one of our award-winning photographers and and will appear in the Winter issue of South magazine.

Savannah Restaurateur, Johnny Baker Dies of COVID-19

One of the truly tragic aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic is how easy it can become to let your guard down. Many of us have either experienced first-hand or heard from a friend how sometimes you can test positive and…

What Make the Athletes of Cheer Savannah More Than a Cheerleader

The talented young women of cheer savannah are on top of the world as they are currently ranked among the top 10 teams in their sport. And you’d better believe cheerleading is a sport. Being world class doesn’t come easy. Workouts, commitment and talent make up this group that is known for its style & power. What many do not realize is these girls are as strong in their moral foundation as they are in their sport. Meet mother hen, Stephanie Britt and put on your seatbelt.

Jump into the fall with these events

October 24-31 SCAD Savannah Film Festival SCAD will be hosting their 23rd Annual Film Festival virtually this year. This highly anticipated film festival features award-winning professional films and student filmmakers, drawing in over 60,000 people a year. filmfest.scad.edu    [caption…

Spellbound in Savannah

If you liked “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil,” you’ll love the the father & son duo's new novel, “Spellbound Under the Spanish Moss.”

100 Years of Delicious Memories

An iconic brand 100 years in the making, Leopold’s Ice Cream celebrates a century of steadfastly serving Savannah with a commemorative book as visually pleasing as their Rum Bisque is delectable.

Salt Marsh & Spurs

By the inspirational nudge of Lowcountry living, this Texan transplant isn’t quite ready to trade in her spurs, but has found a way to merge two Southern styles.

South’s Greatest Chefs 2020

South's Greatest Chefs 2020 The Lowcountry is known for its delicious Southern cuisine, and it's time to recognize our chefs of the South for their passion and hard work. Nominate your favorite chef for South magazine’s Greatest Chefs contest! Nominations are open and…

SCAD Fashion Show 2014

Images by Mallory Prevatt The 2014 SCAD Fashion Show took place on Saturday, May 17. The show featured extraordinary work by students who were selected by a jury and critiqued at each step of the creation process.

Dan Winters: Ingenious Iconographer

by Jeff Vrabel To call Dan Winters a "celebrity photographer" is to miss much of the story. It's understandable that people default to the celebrity hook when describing Winters' work. His style of portraiture is atmospheric, instantly recognizable and a touch…

The Inn at Blackberry Farm

Melanie Simón Photography by Beall + Thomas Photography The small, luxury resort on 4,200 pastoral acres with commanding Smoky Mountain views was voted into the number one spot in North America by the 2011 readers of Travel + Leisure. Notably,…

South's Greatest Kids

Grace Bakley Photography by Christine Hall We can’t believe the South’s Greatest Kids Contest has already seen its second year come and go. The submissions arrived again in droves, our mailbox overflowing with undeniable cuteness and charm. Now South readers…

What Now, Pete?

Janice Shay Photography by Jabberpics Vibrant politician Pete Liakakis has done everything from serve as Burt Reynolds's personal bodyguard to host his own radio show. In January, he steps down as Chairman of the County Commission, but we at South…

South’s Greatest Photographers

Confucius said, “Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” That gift of sight seems to be reserved for the most discerning of photographers, and we asked them to capture their own version of beauty in the South through their…

Air, Land and Sea

Story by: Marty Olmstead Photography by: Ryan Gibson By Air— Skydiving Skydiving isn’t for only adrenaline junkies who love the thrill of diving solo. People who simply want to experience leaping to earth from a moving airplane can opt for…

The Art of Power Dining

Whether you’re a seasoned dinner meeting attendee or you’re new to mixing business with pleasure, there’s no denying there’s an art to what we call power dining. For a job interview or a meeting with a client, doing business in…

A Time of Good Cheer

Let’s begin by stating the obvious: Stephanie Britt is adorable. A petite powerhouse with great hair, a figure to die for and a fierce sense of style—not to mention a South Georgia accent that is almost too charming for words—Britt…