April 2012

April 2012

Features

Life Lessons to a Tee

Life Lessons to a Tee

The First Tee of Augusta is a community-supported program that teaches young people of all ages and backgrounds the joy of golf and the values inherent to the game.

Fragments of the Past

Fragments of the Past

From his thoughtfully acquired collection of found objects and cast off treasures, sculptor Brian Rust creates beautiful and powerful pieces that are visual metaphors for life and the natural world.

Arts Alive in Madison

Arts Alive in Madison

The historic little town near the shores of Lake Oconee offers a dazzling schedule of first-class arts events, performances and exhibitions year-round.

Hometown Hero

Hometown Hero

At home in Columbia County with the parents of Masters Champion Larry Mize.

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Departments

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Departments

Welcome to Augusta

Welcome to Augusta

t gives me a tremendous sense of pride to know I live in a city that stirs such a sense of awe and delight in so many people. I’ll bet you feel the same.

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Upfront

Welcome to Augusta

Welcome to Augusta

t gives me a tremendous sense of pride to know I live in a city that stirs such a sense of awe and delight in so many people. I’ll bet you feel the same.

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Publisher's Notes

The Chip Shot Heard 'Round the World

The Chip Shot Heard 'Round the World

Kevin McPherson

Kevin McPherson

As he moves into his first season as head coach for Augusta State University's men's golf team——and the reigning NCAA Divsion I National Champions——Kevin McPherson employs a disarming equanimity on and off the course.

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Outdoor South

My Health Is Better in November

My Health Is Better in November

Beloved professor, writer, outdoorsman and philosopher, Havilah Babcock continues to entertain and inspire almost half a century after his death.

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Around Town

SOA Concerto Awards Gallery

SOA Concerto Awards Gallery

Symphony Orchestra Augusta and the Augusta Symphony Guild held its annual SOA Concerto Competition at Augusta State University.

Raising the Bar Gallery

Raising the Bar Gallery

Augusta Bar Association presented a check for more than $10,000 to SafeHomes Augusta.

Boot Scoot Boogie Bash Gallery

Boot Scoot Boogie Bash Gallery

The American Red Cross of Augusta recently held its 18th Annual Boot Scoot Boogie Bash at the Savannah Rapids Pavilion.

Concert of Hope Gallery

Concert of Hope Gallery

The First Annual Hope for Sight fundraising concert was performed recently at First Baptist Church of Augusta.

Year of the Dragon Gallery

Year of the Dragon Gallery

Shangri-La Chinese Cuisine Restaurant entertained diners and guests during a traditional celebration of the Chinese New Year.

United Honor Gallery

United Honor Gallery

The United Way of the CSRA Founders Award was presented to James M. Hull for his outstanding community support.

Use Your Head Before You Injure Your Brain

Use Your Head Before You Injure Your Brain

What you need to know about concussions.

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Gardens

Early Blooming Redbuds

Early Blooming Redbuds

Recognized the world over as the namesake for the 16th hole at the Augusta National, this small, native tree is one of the first welcome harbingers of spring in Augusta.

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Last Word

Lucy Adams

Lucy Adams

Laying on her homegrown Southern charm, author and speaker Lucy Adams disarms her readers, listeners and, more importantly, friends and family with her wit-filled insights and tales.

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Local Flavor

Far East Meets Deep South

Far East Meets Deep South

Lucky enough to be born in the Year of the Dragon, food writer Deb Barshafsky shares her top-10 ways to enjoy a little bit of Asia in Augusta.

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