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It's a cliche, but we'll say it anyway - we were into hipster fashion before it was cool, as evidenced by this 2010 fashion photoshoot where a picture says a thousand words.
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It's a cliche, but we'll say it anyway - we were into hipster fashion before it was cool, as evidenced by this 2010 fashion photoshoot where a picture says a thousand words.
South caught up with Darius Rucker at a unique moment in his career. Having just stunned the country music world by winning New Artist of the Year at the CMAs, the once-and-future Hootie and the Blowfish frontman's second chapter would ultimately lead to Grammy-winning success and fame as a solo artist.
It's hard to imagine an event worth attending in the Savannah area that doesn't have Sonny Dixon behind the microphone. The long-time WTOC anchor has emceed everything from parades to Dancing With the Savannah Stars, using his trademark razor-sharp wit to keep the event popping. You can see his brilliance first-hand when he emcees our Faces of the South gala.
"What an audience doesn't see on the screen is more frightening than what they see on the screen." Savannah's Cinematic Son Stratton Leopold sat down with South before the debut of his latest production credit, the Benicio Del Toro-let "The Wolfman" in late 2009.
South has never been afraid to dive into controversy. When we wrote about the case in 2008, Troy Davis was awaiting execution for what his defense claimed was a wrongful conviction. Ultimately, his many stays of execution would run out and he would be put to death in September of 2011.
The American Idol spotlight may have passed on Savannah's Stephanie Edwards, but the top-11 finalist put on a heck of a show for South. Infallibly upbeat, Edwards retains a Southern-bred modesty that many Idols cannot claim after tasting celebrity status.
South takes a look back at Issue 17, when we interviewed legendary character actor James Cromwell."Savannah is an extraordinary, unique city. I've been to a lot of cities in the South, but this really stands out," Cromwell told South in his 2008 interview.
As Tyler Merritt, CEO of Nine Line Apparel, spoke today at a press conference announcing the donation of 1,000 masks to emergency workers, he placed his hand over his heart. Studies have shown that this is a symbol of sincerity and honesty. Merritt has been working countless hours to create solutions for first responders to keep safe during this pandemic.
South takes a look back at our time with Lady Chablis featured in the Oct/Nov 2008 issue."I need one brave person to come into the dressing room who isn't afraid to see breasts." With that quote, our fascinating interview with Lady Chablis was off to the races.
Fresh off of an Emmy win, Paula Deen was at the height of her powers when South featured her in, appropriately enough, the inaugural Power Issue. Paula, her family and her team spent an exhausting eight hours at Jarrel's gym to pull this cover story feature off.
South takes a look back at magician David Jowers, who was featured in our Aug/Sept 2007 issue. Jowers lost his voice at five years old, but he developed a language in which he is more fluent than English. And that is the language of magic.
South's second annual Power Issue went straight to the top of Savannah's power structure, profiling then-mayor Otis Johnson. Depending on who you ask, Mayor Otis Johnson is either the most powerful, activist mayor in recent Savannah history, or a glorified cheerleader with a lot of big ideas. Ask the mayor, and he might tell you he's a little bit of both.
In our sixth issue we introduce the "Faces of Faith." In a city obsessed with preservation, history, and tourism, the idea of spirituality is sometimes lost in a world of superstition and fantasy. These "Faces of Faith" shared their definition of "Face of Faith" in the new South.
South magazine looks back at war re-enactors in our third issue from June/July 2006.
civil war reenactor ken giddens photographed by adam kuehl Civil War - Ken Giddens A look back at South magazine's issue from June/July 2006. In our third issue, we turned our cameras on Civil War re-enactors like Ken Giddens,…
fitness model jamie eason photographed by Mike byerley The World’s Fittest and Healthiest Model/Fitness icon - Jamie Eason A look back at South magazine's Dec/Jan 2011 Health & Wellness issue. This fit and feisty Southern belle regaled us with…
Known for high-tech, reliable repairs and out-of-the box thinking, he branched out from regular repair work to performance work, custom work and resto-mods under Dynamic Autosports, a part of the RPM Autoworx family of companies.
Car Spa owner Wendell Burns created a system for his business that allows him to interact with each client. With a small but efficient team, he not only gets a chance to build those personal relationships, he can also take quality control very seriously. He lays eyes on every car that comes in and goes out.
Thousands of families and students enjoy Coastal Heritage Museum’s sites, field trips, public events, and Mobile Museum programs annually and their strategy of Making Museums Matter uses partnerships to reach underserved audiences to ensure that these resources are available to all.
“We try to have a lot of fun,” says Jamie. “My idea of fun is for [my couples] to not have to worry and be stressed about the photography or the timelines. I break everything into 15-minute increments, so I never miss a shot.” Jamies comes prepared with the itinerary laminated and strapped to her arm, like a quarterback calling plays.
Encore is stationed in-house at the Savannah Convention Center and handles everything from large-scale corporate stage productions to private social events. The team is known for pushing the envelope, creatively. “Our goal is to truly partner with our clients from the beginning so that we are invested in their vision and share a common goal,” says Cameron.
At the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society, contributing to the world is about more than just working at a job, it’s about volunteering, participating, and doing everything anyone else can do.
Savannahians know that Case Veterinary Hospital isn’t just the most award-winning, full-service pet care facility in Savannah, it’s the foundation of pet care in Savannah.
Calvin Wayne captures pivotal moments, special memories, and stunning style behind the lens. His subjects become works of art under his eye. “Photography has always been something special to me. Showing people the beauty behind the lens has been one of the best journeys.”
Building a successful business is all about efficiency: cutting waste, improving workflow and making everything just a little bit faster, better and more efficient. That’s where ABR comes in. Their full suite of products and offerings, both hardware and software, were designed for one purpose: helping Savannah’s businesses boost their bottom line through efficiency.
Ask the folks at Savannah/Hilton Head Island International Airport where they got those snazzy sign graphics. Ask the guides at Kelly Tours who did their vehicle graphics. They’ll point you toward Clayton Digital Reprographics, Savannah’s hometown wizards of print solutions.
"We create fun moments on the dancefloor that become lifetime memories. At a wedding, people might not remember the cake, but they’ll always remember if they had fun." In addition to DJ services, All About You provides photo booths, lighting design, and day-of wedding coordination, offering a full suite of wedding and event planning services.
The humble slider eliminates the paradox of choice for many an indecisive eater. Can’t decide between the classic Boardwalk burger slider, vegetarian Shroomwich slider or Perro Cubano slider dog? Order all three, they’re sliders. That’s the idea behind Sly’s Sliders and Fries.
Maritime history is the history of Savannah. It’s influence affects Savannah traditions that persist today, even when we eat lunch. “We have something for everyone here... public art, history, gardens, concerts.”
“Service is at the heart of everything we do.” Owens is the President and CEO of the Tourism Leadership Council, a private, non-partisan, nonprofit trade organization representing the tourism and hospitality industry. “We know we’re serving others when we advocate for people’s careers and prosperity.”
Savannah’s Candy Kitchen is the South’s Largest Candy Store. As they continue to grow they keep their tradition of welcoming everyone with a warm smile and fresh praline sample.
Long-time friendly face at Savannah Station, Theresa Reed has a long legacy of executing exquisite experiences at Savannah Station for over 21 years. “Savannah Station was truly one of the first unique event spaces in Savannah.”
Customizing a shadow seems like a strange abstract task, but for over 45 years Coastal Canvas Products has made it their business to shape your shade.
The team at Savannah Dental realizes that there are an overwhelming amount of people that are fearful of the dentist, and have solved that problem. Dr. Sweeney and Dr. Dickinson keep your comfort at the forefront of your visit. And the service is there to amaze you.
You think LEX is just about custom-designed t-shirts? You don’t know the half of it. If you can imagine it, they can develop and create it at their one-of-a-kind retail studio on the southwest edge of Savannah’s historic district.
If you’re an owner of a small but essential business, you have the critical duty to keep your staff safe during these scary times of COVID-19. We’re here to share resources you can use and measures you can take to protect you and your employees in the months to come.
Your home décor is so much more than colors, textures and materials. It’s a statement; an open-air expression of your unique sensibilities and lifestyle. Shouldn’t your windows enjoy that same dedication to personalized style?
For the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, helping Hostess City businesses thrive is its primary mission. Inspirational messaging and the imagery of Savannah’s beauty, markets the destination to prospective visitors, meetings, conventions and sports events from around the state, the country or internationally.
Mike Thompson owner of Auto Intensive Care has been performing fleet maintenance and repair service since 1997. Mike understands the importance of timely repairs for its corporate fleet accounts. “If a fleet vehicle is in the shop for repairs it’s not on the road making the customer money.”
The joy of learning comes from the fact that it knows no age. Preschoolers and 91-year-olds alike can find something new every day to enrich their minds. This notion lies at the heart of Royce Learning Center’s mission, where is has been serving differently abled learners since 1970.
Bill Sorochak, being the Face of Non-Profit means always being there, every moment… every second, for the children that need it the most. Every dollar raised and donated to RMH stays in our community, not a single penny leaves.
Your next event really only needs a few things to be utterly spectacular. For a conference or a meeting, it needs the utmost in luxurious hospitality: white linen service, state-of-the-art audio and video, blazing fast Wi-Fi and room to spread out. For a wedding, it needs lush coastal surroundings of serene natural wetlands, Instagrammable Southern charm and unforgettable gourmet cuisine.
When you leave Fleet Feet, you’re leaving with a lot more than just a pair of shoes. Owner Mike Nadeau explained that, “For us, it’s about covering every point in what each individual customer needs in order to have the best running experience possible.”
“I am proud to represent Savannah Technical College and the thousands of students, faculty, staff members, and employers who benefit from having one of Georgia’s finest technical colleges in our region."
How does one earn a title as lofty as “the face of banking?” By being there for Georgians for more than a century, as Queensborough National Bank & Trust Company has. They’ve been Georgia’s community bank since 1902, helping its citizens manage their financial health and building its businesses through commercial loans.
Ashley DuBois is the face of financial service and education in the Savannah and Pooler Communities and surrounding areas. As an established Business Development professional at MembersFirst Credit Union, she is focused on providing financial services and education to the residents and businesses in the community.
“The HBA of Greater Savannah works hard to promote and protect a successful environment for attainable, affordable housing in order to benefit all citizens of our great community and protect our builders from unnecessary regulations,” says Patty Rietkovich.
Chris Clarke does not take the title “The Face of Nightlife” lightly. He understands nightlife like few others, seeing it for the multi-faceted experience it can offer.
Meet Ben Wall. For most of us, waste disposal is a tricky situation we’d rather not deal with; luckily we are fortunate enough to have Atlantic Waste Services at our disposal!
For the past 20 years, Savannahians have looked to Dr. Whelan to help them feel better and improve their overall health. Located in the heart of downtown Savannah, Whelan Chiropractic treats diverse patients with a variety of complaints. Each patient is different, but most importantly, at Whelan Chiropractic, everyone is treated as someone special.