South Magazine - Winter 2021/22

2021 South’s Greatest Kids

Growing up in the South gives a special, magical air to childhood. Being a Southern child means spending a lot of time outdoors, having an innate sense of friendliness, loving animals, and possessing exceptional manners (as their parents tell us).

PLAYSOUTH: Get Your Boat On

The Savannah Boat Show, now in its 20th year, will this year again be on Hutchinson Island, Georgia, overlooking the Savannah River and on the South Carolina border.

Drs. Scott Vann, Matthew McLeod, Barbara Davies, Luke Curtsinger / Plastic Surgery / Medical-Grade Skincare

Savannah Plastic Surgery was the first plastic surgery group in Savannah, Georgia. The practice was built on a strong history of service to the low country and our surgeons continue to earn the respect of our peers and the confidence of our patients. Dr. Barbara Davies, Dr. Luke Curtsinger, Dr. Matthew McLeod and Dr. Scott Vann uphold a foundation built on trust and a culture of listening to patients and working with them. Our entire staff reaches out to our patients to meet their every need.

​​10 Ways to Look Younger

​​10 Ways to Look Younger in The Ever Changing Landscape of Health + Wellness From South’s Greatest Doctors, Dentists + Chiropractors 2021/22

Healthy Dining

When people think “Southern food,” they tend to think all things buttered, battered and fried. Down-home cooking is often an indulgence — food made with love that puts a few years on the heart. But those who truly know Southern food know the brilliant range of fare native to the region that makes the culinary scene so exciting. This region’s best chefs have the unique privilege of working with a diverse palate of fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create dynamic, flavorful dishes.

Dr. Matthew McLeod / Plastic Surgery / Migraine Surgery Pioneer

Savannah Plastic Surgery's Dr. Matthew McLeod specializes in cutting edge surgical and non-surgical approaches to facial aesthetics, body sculpting, breast enhancement, and breast reconstruction. He has advanced training in laser and energy-based technology for non-surgical rejuvenation.

Last Stop Winter 2021: Let it Snow

For many of our Northern friends, this is a common scene; but many Southerners can only dream of sparkly white blankets of frozen fairy dust. The last time it snowed in Savannah was January 3, 2018 when snow fall accumulated in up to two-to-four inches for some regions.

Anchor Medical: How To Have A #BetterLife

Paul Farthing puts together a box of samples for a young client that’s recently experienced a spinal cord injury. He adds a variety of types of medical supplies that he thinks might be required, but also his business card with his cell phone written on the back. He tells him, “Call me if you need anything at all.”

Find Your Why

Find Your Why at the YMCA of Coastal Georgia. Not a gym, a way of life.

Everything Shut Down. Everyone Opened Up.

Staying true to format, the short story behind Larry Smith's enigmatic, inspiring, organically created, and endearingly animated book, "A Terrible, Horrible, No Good Year: Hundreds of Stories on the Pandemic,” can be summed up in six carefully chosen words: Everything Shut Down. Everyone Opened Up.

Innocence Shattered

Savannah native Jessica Linton (Billingsley) seemingly had it all... Girl Scout leader and avid church member, mother, wife, loyal volunteer and dedicated employee. She spent her days brimming with gratefulness for the life she had been so blessed to receive. Linton’s moral compass had never led her astray – do the right thing, and you never have to worry about being on the wrong side of the law. Or so she thought. Will there be Justice for Jessica?

The Last Great Wrestler

When the world’s most electrifying sport first began its move from dusty arenas to the bright lights of cable TV, Jerry Oates was already a star of the squared circle.

One step at a time

Little changes add up. No one knows that better than Matt Lyda, who went from muffin top to marathons in just six months.

So Far, So Funny

A personal conversation with “Claws” star Jenn Lyon, whose message on health and career really packs a punch (line). The world loved the six sensational seasons of “justified”, but now “Claws” has scratched its way to the top of what’s hot, With the fourth and final season about to drop.

COVID Regeneron Treatment

Over the last two years, healthcare has been a battlefield. As people are desperate for neutrality, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals may have forged a middle ground for COVID-19 treatment and prevention.

Helping Coastal Georgia Age Well

Serving Savannah, Georgia, and South Carolina’s Lowcountry, Coastal Care Partners is a locally-owned company that is changing the way the community ages, by offering the area’s only comprehensive, nurse-managed aging life care programs.

Shift Your Focus

It makes sense that forcing a lifestyle change that doesn’t speak to your intrinsic motivators might fail. Instead, try focusing on developing your motivators so that the thought of quitting ceases to be appealing. Follow along for a few tips on creating health-positive changes with this new focus in mind.

It's Laser & Peel Season Y'all

What is laser and peel season? Only one of our favorite seasons of the year (aside from the holidays, of course). Let us explain.

Healing Beyond the Body

In spite of their widely contested effectiveness, alternative therapies continue to be an extremely popular choice. At the very least, these practices can help you take a break from your daily stressors and relax. And who wouldn’t benefit from a little R&R?

You Need A Brazilian ... (Someone Had To Say It)

Southern Sugaring’s original interpretation of luxury services makes going to the spa fun. They play hostess, shamelessly flaunting Southern charm with a slightly scandalous sense of humour, all the while performing services with meticulous attention to detail.

Healthcare: Building a Resume

While there are endless job openings in the healthcare industry today, landing your dream job is as difficult as ever for many professionals. How many of us spend the most important years of our lives at a job we have no love for, while longing for a thriving career, or earning top-tier pay at a dream institution? Oftentimes, the difference between these two paths is a well-crafted resume. So let’s get to work on that interview-worthy CV by starting with the most common mistake that keeps landing yours in the shred bin; it’s not relevant to the job you are applying to.