In This Issue

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…

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…

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…

South's Haute Hair Show 2013

Participants of the Haute Hair Show found themselves at the Barber Pole below South’s office to show off the hottest in hair. From simple but elegant styles to classy up-do’s, there is a hairstyle for everyone in the beautiful pictorial…

South's Hottest Singles

South’s sixth annual Hottest Singles have been found. Just like the last five years, this year they are hot, sexy and voted on by you. Five women and three men all have in common that they are single and still…

South's Greatest Dads: Proud Papas

South magazine has tallied the votes and interviewed the winners for the Greatest Dads contest for the first time in an all new annual contest. We sat down with them to get to know them on a more personal level…

The Southern Guide to American Picking

Picking has become all the rage with the well-watched show on the History Channel, American Pickers. Some Savannahians have taken to “picking” through some of the unique and bizarre shops located in Savannah, repurposing items for new decor and to…

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…

Outdoors Social

There’s only one way start autumn in the South—and that’s to go dove hunting. In the August/September of South, Marty Fischer writes about this rite of Fall. And it’s not just about the hunting. We call this type of tradition…

Going Green

With all the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, developing a hobby is a great way relieve some stress. Some may turn to golfing. Others may turn to photography. But the newest trend hobby trend? Well, let’s just say…

So You Wanna Be a Cop?

Learning to load and shoot weapons with one hand, investigate crime scenes, conduct traffic stops and mastering hand-to-hand combat and shooting simulators are not part of most school curriculums. At the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Garden City, structure,…

South's Greatest Pets

Attention all pet lovers! The pets have been nominated and the votes are in. South is ready to share with you the animal companions that barked, drooled and licked their way into our readers’ hearts in order to win this…

South's Greatest Bosses 2013

The winners of South’s first annual Greatest Bosses contest are not your run-of-the-mill supervisors. Voted on by their employees and South's readers, these head honchos are the very definition of excellent leadership, and they were eager to share what it…

The Fall and Rise of the Local Banking Industry

The Great Recession, which first reared its ugly head in 2008, has knocked down more banks in Georgia than in any other state. But amid the rubble, Savannah is still standing. National bank failures did not happen overnight, but the…

Sometimes Your Words Just Hypnotize Me

The word ‘hypnosis’ brings to mind a man in a cape swinging a gold pocket watch in front of your face. “You’re getting very sleepy,” he says. “When I snap my fingers…” And suddenly you’re a chicken and everyone is…