With smartphones and Instagram, everyone and their grandmother thinks they could be professional photographers. Our list of South's Greatest Photographers proves it takes more than a filter to produce stunning photographs. These amateur photographers have a special eye and are able…
Huddled beneath a rental tent, the two-year-old band Lovely Locks was unsure of where the wedding gig on Wilmington Island was going to take them. All they were worried about was protecting their equipment. “It started thunder storming as soon…
Choosing a photographer for your wedding or engagement pictures can be daunting! You have to do a lot homework to decide which one fits your style and your budget. South featured several wedding photographers in our February/March 2015 issue. One such…
Savannah’s Own When you think of Savannah as a person, our Secret Southerner always comes to mind. His humor, quirkiness and hospitality are values the Hostess City holds dear. Fabric of Savannah Because he dedicates his time and talents to…
Robert Morris’ upcoming Telfair exhibit reveals a hidden chapter in the South’s relationship with slavery Long after I stepped outside artist Robert Morris’ private studio on Tybee Island and into the cool autumn breeze, images lingered in my mind. Out…
Picture this: you go online to check your e-mail, and find a message from a total stranger. He lives in another city—better yet, a foreign country. He’s coming to the U.S. in a few weeks and plans on spending time…
For country music singer Billy Currington, being a true Southerner has nothing to do with coordinates or state lines. Quickly dismissing mega-cities like Atlanta and even Nashville, the home of country music, he says the soul of the South lies…
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 burgeoning food scene in Savannah is impossible to ignore with the number of restaurants opening each year growing 25% each year since 2011. Currently state, county and city regulations have created a prohibitive environment for entrepreneurs looking to get…
When a legacy isn’t yours, you’ve got to work that much harder to make sure it lasts. When Lowell Kronowitz took over the reigns at Levy Jewelers, he became a fourth generation president of the Savannah-based jewelry staple. “Those who…
THE CLOISTER The luxury of the Cloister at Sea Island is legendary. Since the 1920s, this resort has been a favorite getaway for tycoons, world leaders, and celebrities. The original 1928 building was designed by famed Florida architect, Addison Mizner,…
Some visual artists are drawn to Savannah for its beauty, others attended SCAD and stayed on, and others just wound up here. There are as many types of reasons as there are magenta sunrises, golden marshes and historic buildings tinged…
Photography: Tim Johnson Art Director: Bonnie Youngman Models: Anna Lewis, Beth Prentiss Scoggin Styling: Mitchell Hall Hair: Tiffony Simpson, Ony Salon Makeup: Jules de Jesus, Dollface by Jules
A few months after Ty departed and the bus moved, the Simpson family members were left with the task of making their new home their own. And while a new dream house might sound like a cure-all to any family’s…
Frequently asked why he uses quotes so often, Savannah leader Steve Green, a perpetual quotation collector, jokingly explains that he rarely has an original thought and therefore must rely on other, wiser people’s ideas. But, he says there’s still an…
As a Jane of all trades, the Savannah-born Haviland Stillwell just came out with her debut CD, but that didn’t stop her from finding time to land a guest spot on CSI: NY, lend her voice to a national children’s…
Whether it runs or flies, game dishes can be rather intimidating to try, much less prepare for yourself. Luckily, Savannah boasts a top-notch selection of fine restaurants and bistros whose owners and chefs are quite passionate about bringing the wild…
As many great travelers can attest, some of the greatest vacations you’ll ever have are found close to home. So grab a tent and a backpack and run away for a few days. You don’t have to go far or…
Deep in the backwoods of Georgia, equipped with nothing but his creativity and a chainsaw, Thomas Bland creates massive pieces of art. A forester by trade, he’s spent his whole life sizing up logs and lumber, but now he looks…
Roaming wolf packs, exotic birds and a group of pot-bellied pigs all call Oatland Island home. Large furry sheep and fast foxes mingle with alligators and turtles. And while it may seem natural for the bears to rule the roost,…
Got a few days to get out on the water? Try one of these semi-secret sailing spots right here along Savannah’s coast. I never tire of the words cut the engine. I spoke those words over two years ago as I…
The judge shares what he’s learned about life throughout his legal and political career. With over four decades of experience as an attorney, two terms in the state legislature, and 16 years as a judge, he’s come to understand a…
Currently there are about 330 world trade centers around the world. Savannah Economic Development Authority president and CEO, Steve Weathers, along with a large team of local supporters, is well on the way to bringing the next one to Savannah.…
Opening a restaurant is often a fleeting dream for many young entrepreneurs. But when reality hits, they find it takes months, more often years, of hard work and dedication to be successful. Many who try end up finding they’d much…
