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Savannah – Born Superstars

Anyone living in the South knows there’s no shortage of characters, especially in Savannah. These are just a few that turned their larger-than-life personalities into paychecks. Stacy Keach is a performer of epic proportions. Over the years, the Savannah-born actor…

Where's the Beef?

Take Highway 80 West out of Savannah and drive until the strip malls and gas stations begin to fade. Keep going until the houses become fewer and the world becomes overwhelmingly green. After an hour, ease off of the highway…

The Food Review

The south is known for its soul food, and savannah's dining scene sure doesn't disappoint. However, as a city that's brimming with all sorts of culinary talent and backgrounds, the possibilities are endless. 

Grace and Grit

Chef and food stylist Libbie Summers has cooked for presidents and Paula Deen. A few times over, she’s sailed around the world scouring fresh food and culinary secrets from locals of all flavors. She’s got an insatiable passion for food,…

The Greatest Kids in the South

For the first-ever greatest kids contest, south asked savannahians to submit photos of their kids, and they did—by the hundreds. Then, still leaving it in the hands of the locals, we let readers choose the winners. The results speak for…

MMA Madness with Stephen Bass

Savannah-based MMA fighter and reality tv show star Stephen Bass makes himself at home in the fastest growing sport in the world Spike TV’s The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) television series has been cultivating MMA fighters that are groomed to be…

A Chaplain’s Story

He steps off the elevator outside the Intensive Care Unit. The date is December 23, 2010, just two days before Christmas. He’s going into a situation he knows will be tough. As with most calls, he knows why he’s going…

How To Plan The South's Greatest Wedding

Savannah is continuously voted among the top cities in America for throwing a wedding. In honor of our fair Southern city, we conducted hours of painstaking research to give Southern (and even Northern) brides-to-be the best tips to throwing the…

Southern Artists to Watch in 2015

The Lowcountry is replete with creative energy. There is something about the geography and built environments that seduces great artists to the region and inspires many to become artists. Here is our 2015 list of regional artists to watch. Not…

Savannah Stopover Music Festival

When Kayne Lanahan envisioned the Savannah Stopover Music Festival five years ago, she never imagined she would revolutionize Savannah’s indie music scene. No longer a stop-along-the-way to bigger and better fests, Stopover has become one of the Southeast’s premier music…

Savannah’s Creative Continuum

Being a performing arts major is no longer reserved for the college-age student. Taking a lesson from SCAD, two local primary education institutions are learning that by encouraging their students to take an early leap into an arts education, they…

Survival Mode

No one really knows when it’s going to happen, but the idea of armageddon is as old as time, meaning there must be something significant to the maddening scheme. Photography by An Le 

Shoulda’ Been a Cowboy

In the dark of the Cowboy Cabin, Larry Butler—faced with my city-boy ineptness—strikes a long match. The owner of Seventy-four Ranch, a working cattle ranch operated by real cowboys in Jasper, Georgia, ignites the Coleman lamp hanging from the rafters.…

South’s Greatest Bodies

Living in the South has its luxuries: a slow-paced lifestyle, good ol’ Southern food, and its fair share of killer cocktails! However, there are some Southerners with willpower of steel that are able to resist temptation. These women and men…

Voices of Valor

As part of South's April/May issue, we proudly shared the stories of several military heroes who were on the front lines in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now, SouthTV presents interview footage from two of these brave heroes. 

A Note of Hope

Just what is it that most defines a person? Is it the job they do, or how they walk? Is it their relationship to family, or the totality of their accomplishments? Is it what they leave behind? Or is it…

Raw & Refined: Southern Culture, Couture, and Cuisine

Libbie Summers & Leisa Cole   The South is a great expanse of fecund land, and its culture is rich with raw contrasts that pit a Southerner’s sensibilities and refinement against his thirst for adventure. Southern fashion is shaped by…

America’s Next Top Model Competitor Victoria Henley

South magazine had a chance to pick the brain of America’s Next Top Model Cycle 19 competitor Victoria Henley about her experiences. Hometown: Colquitt, GA Age: 19 College: Liberty University Online South magazine: Did you model or perform as a…

Freddy Rodriguez & Joel David Moore

by Shena Verrett ​South: So let’s talk a little about the project you’re working on here in Savannah called CBGB and who you are portraying FR: CBGB is loosely based on Hilly who is the man that started the club, and…

Liquid Ginger Hits a High Note

When I finally catch up with the ever-occupied Ginger Fawcett, front-person for beloved area rock band Liquid Ginger, the impressive stage vocalist answers the phone with the cautious voice of someone taking care not to strain her instrument. “I had…

One Tasty Predator

Nick Lucey Photography by William Torrillo   Sharks. Jellyfish. Stingrays. Getting caught with a beer bottle by the Tybee beach patrol. These are just a few of the dangers that many fear when going to the beach in Savannah. But…

Global Tactical Training Group

Jeff Vrabel Photography by Bob Jones and Jabberpics   Gary Glemboski has been shooting for 50 years and practicing martial arts for 46, long enough to become a seventh-degree black belt. He's received a Medal of Valor from his police…

Slang from a Sexy Southerner: Cassady Lance

Sarah Jones Photography by Pat Bombard The SCAD graduate has represented her home state as Miss Georgia Teen USA in 2003 and as Miss Georgia in 2010. After wrestling with the decision to set aside acting, she obtained her degree…

Meaghen Stark

Meaghen Stark is a fashion, arts and culture writer hailing from Hattiesburg, Mississippi. A self-described culture vulture, she has lived in London, Los Angeles and currently Brooklyn, New York where she works as an events consultant for art organizations and…

Superfoods for a Super You

Shawndra Russell With a new year upon us (where did 2012 go?!), a whole new set of New Year’s resolutions are sure to crop up. Instead of depriving yourself for the first few weeks of 2013—okay, who are we kidding?…

The Jogfather

Lauren Hunsberger Photography by Ryan Gibson Some locals say Robert Espinoza is the most powerful man in Savannah—a kingpin of sorts. but after his recent brush with death, some might even call him downright indestructible. “When I moved here from…

Stars of the South Bring Hope to Savannah

Stars of the South There are several local volunteers who give their time to serve those fighting poverty, homelessness and hunger through the holidays. And while they may be donating their time, they believe they are receiving so much more.…

Warriors for the Wounded

CARLOS MOLEDA Everything you know about paralyzed athletes, says Carlos Moleda, is wrong. "Some people, for whatever reason, have a picture of people in a chair and think that they're unhappy or depressed," says Moleda, a former Navy SEAL who…

Something Vintage, Something New

Sarah Jones Photography courtesy of Elizabeth Demos, by Christine Hall photography If you’ve ever purchased one of those photo apps that apply a sun-faded, sepia or rough-around-the-edges effect, you get this trend: a vintage aesthetic has become increasingly popular over…

Style Down the Aisle

Photography by Izzy Hudgins, Donna Von Bruening, Memories N More Photography, Tec Petaja Photography, Chia & Hon Chong, George Burns More and more, today’s weddings are styled to reflect the tastes, personalities and fantasies of each bride and groom. Some…

Roaring Twenties

Inspired by the Golden Twenties, the February-March fashion spread took place at Cohen’s Retreat and Savannah Station. A full day of styling, posing and channeling the Roaring Twenties made for tons of behind-the-scenes action.   Photography: Ryan Gibson ✱ art…

Soak Up the Lowcountry at Palmetto Bluff

Melanie Simón Stay Tapped by Travel + Leisure as one of the World’s Best Hotels, this Lowcountry sanctuary is special in its approach. Development is minimal and luxury is responsible, with green design principles, including water conservation and energy efficiency…

Seven Party-Perfect Pastries

Shawndra Russell Photography by Ryan Gibson and Sara D’Eugenio   Many 2013 weddings will indeed include the newest dessert craze: macarons. Nicole Rene Schwalge, owner of Simply Savannah Events, predicts we’ll see “lots and lots of French macarons! They are…

Front Row Seat at Telfair Museums

Lisbeth Cheever-Gessaman Photography by Ryan Gibson   Few things are as taken for granted as the act of seating, yet the most important events in history have occurred when someone was sitting down. From the signing of the Declaration of…

The Fashion Oracle: Andre Leon Talley

Jocelyn Dingle Photograph above by Russ Bryant   André Leon Talley is the chief priest of high style. Yes, there is his guru’s fashion intuition—sought actively by his colleagues—but equally impressive is how he presents himself to the world. Donning…

Moguls, Moolah and Madmen

Two of Savannah’s most cutting-edge media agencies are bringing a bit of Silicone Valley’s tech-savvy and New York City’s design know-how to the South. Focus Labs LLC is a design and development agency based in Savannah. And, if both description…

River Street: A Feast for the Eyes

The vistas of Savannah’s River Street are one of the primary features that make it such a special place to visit. Check out South’s exclusive gallery for beautiful photos of the Riverfront and all it has to offer. 

Birds of a Feather: Hunting the Wild Turkey

Spring in the south means many things to many people. For some it's a time where evening activities take place more outdoors than inside. Some of us are thinking Spring Break, the beaches, picnics surrounded by blooming azaleas, dogwoods and…

Catch a wave with a local Champion—Josh Richardson

Story by: Anastasia Netzinger Photography by: Christine Hall As the weather warms up, most Savannahians start planning for trips to the beach. Sunbathers, volleyball players and bocce ball pitchers can all enjoy the sun and sand, while kite surfers, skim…

South's Greatest Bodies

South's second annual Greatest Bodies contest caused a heat wave in Savannah and the Lowcountry. The eight winners, four men and four women, work in various professions and range in age from their 20s to their 40s. But they have…

Alfresco Ambiance (And darn good food, too!)

Story by: Janice Shay Photography by: Hadley Henry Spring is a fleeting, fragile season in the South—all the more reason that we love it so. We barely have time to enjoy living with open windows (gasp—what a concept!) before the…

Steel Magnolias

Story by: Sarah Jones Photography by: Christine Hall We spent a few moments with each of the moms away from their careers, dirty dishes and running a household to let them bask in a glow of motherly love. Here’s what…

Coast Guard Savannah

Story by: Lauren Hunsberger Photography and video by: Ryan Gibson “In the event that the helicopter goes down, just remember R.E.I.R.S.E.L,” says Cory Ceikot, a rescue swimmer with the United States Coast Guard Air Station Savannah. “‘R’ is for reference…

Black Listed

Story by: Clark Byron Photography by: Ryan Gibson Just holding the rifle in my hands for the first time was an indescribable sensation. It had been years since I had held one and I had never really missed it. The…

South's Greatest Homes 2013

Learn to create a masterpiece out of your own house with inspiration from South’s Greatest Homes. From free-standing staircases to heated floors, these homes don’t joke around when it comes to luxury at its finest. Learn the “less is more”…

Summer and Smoke: The Kings and Queens of BBQ

South tracked down the top eight restaurants that serve the greatest barbecue for a summer of smoked meats that are sure to delight. With a list of restaurants and what they serve, you might find some surprising menu items, such…

Hugh Acheson: Savannah's Game Changer

With a new cookbook out—A New Turn in the South—and a James Beard award-winning Best Chef of the Southeast 2012, Hugh Acheson is our very own Georgia Celeb. Acheson has judged Top Chef for seasons nine and 10, won several…

Kenny Davis: Living in Colour

South sat down with celebrity designer Kenny Davis for an interview that was interesting and colored with Davis’ personality and work. A man with much talent, Davis lives his life and designs his work by his motto: Live Life in…