Moving Things Forward
Widely known as an honest, hardworking man of principle, state Sen. Ed Tarver is committed to helping Augusta get the recognition it deserves in Atlanta.

BY MICHAEL RYAN • PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF BARNES

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Something To Look Forward To
After years of virtual anonymity, a group of African-American abstract expressionists are receiving recognition in a unique exhibit featured at the Morris Museum this month.

BY JIM GARVEY • PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF MORRIS MUSEUM OF ART

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A House in Harmony
Scotta and Roddy Kitchens have painstakingly transformed their almost century-old house into a beautiful family home that charmingly celebrates its historic origins.

BY LISA CUNDEY • PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN HARPRING • STYLING BY CLYDE FARR

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Columbia County Faces
A visit with some of the diverse people who give the communities of Columbia County their small-town charm.

BY AYANNA A. WIGGINS • PHOTOGRAPHY BY BROOK FACEY

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Lake Oconee: The Great Waters of the Lake Country
Known by the Creek Indians as the great waters, Lake Oconee today is a popular destination for golf and relaxation.

BY VICTORIA S. SMITH • PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF BARNES

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A Tale of Two Clubs
In the late 1800s, the country's two oldest golf clubs began the golfing movement in the U.S. and ultimately the most prestigious tournament in the world—the Masters.

BY JOHN BOYETTE AND CHRIS GAY • PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN HARPRING

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Publisher's Notes
BY KATE METTS, PUBLISHER
How did Augusta become the home of the Masters?

History: When Augusta Was Much Closer to Miami
BY DAVID FOSTER
For a few glittering decades at the turn of the 20th century, Augusta was one of the most popular winter destinations around.

Local Flavor: It's Lonely at The Top
BY DEB BARSHAFSKY
Food writer Deb Barshafsky laments the trials and tribulations of writing about food.

Health: How Much is Too Much
BY JENNA ANDERSON
Expert advice on how to accomplish your health and fitness goals.

Gardens: Japanese Maples: The Aristocrats of Ornamental Trees
BY SID MULLIS
Planted in the right place in a well-drained, nutrient rich soil, Japanese maples are an easy to grow jewel of a tree.

Books
BY MARY BEACHUM
Mary Beachum is a compulsive reader of everything but instruction manuals. She loves to write about what she reads for Augusta Magazine. Her day job is as an extension librarian for the East Central Georgia Regional Library.

Wine
BY DENNIS SODOMKA
Have you ever been at a nice restaurant with friends, or a date or even business associates when the waiter comes over and asks if you will be having wine? Usually there is a long pause until someone gets the courage to say yes, knowing that the waiter will now hand them the wine list and expect a decision.