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,…
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…
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?…
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 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.…
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…
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…
Sarah Jones Photography by Jabberpics Whether the dullness of dumbbells has got you down or your energy level is dragging, South has the answers to the post-holiday fitness blues. Here are 8 ways to jumpstart 2013 that go beyond barbells.…
