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LIFESTYLE LETTER

NOVEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER

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Happy Thanksgiving! AUGUSTA, WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR THIS YEAR? When we look around, we have so many reasons to count our blessings.

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Lisa Story | lisa.story@lifestylepubs.com ADMINISTRATI VE DIRECTOR

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If you’re coming up short, hopefully this issue will remind you of the thoughtful, kind and generous people we have living among us as our neighbors and friends. Hear from a few locals as they share what they are thankful for this year on page 24. Are you hosting holiday dinners in your home this season? We know that hosting can be stressful, so we asked local entrepreneurs how they can help you have your home ready for the holidays.

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Hear from Tommy Norris from Norris Financial and Insurance Group as he shares how he can help you. Learn how to make the perfect S’mores Dessert Board for your next bonfire with our how-to guide! This month, we hope your home is filled with the aroma of freshly baked pies, the sounds of laughter around the table and the feeling of gratitude in your hearts.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2021

FEATURES 16 Getting Your Home Ready For The Holidays Get ready to wow your guests this holiday season with this helpful guide

24 I’m Thankful For… Hear from some Augusta locals as they share what they’re thankful for

26 S'mores Dessert Board Build a campfire ready S'mores Dessert Board with this how-to guide

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28 Norris Financial and Insurance Group Tommy Norris, caring for his clients

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THANKFUL THIS MONTH, WE CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING, A TIME TO REMIND OURSELVES OF THE BOUNTIFUL BLESSINGS WE HAVE IN OUR LIVES. Take some time to enjoy Augusta’s unique eateries and explore opportunities to give back to the community.

CAFÉ CRAWL + Hand cut donuts, apple fritters, cinnamon rolls, and kolaches are made fresh every day at Belair Donuts & Coffee Corner. Come by and visit this lovely shop and friendly staff! 4045 Jimmie Dyess Pkwy Augusta, GA + Since 1995, The New Moon Café has been flying the flag of authentic cool in the CSRA by roasting the best socially conscious coffees and serving creative comfort food in a super casual setting. 936 Broad St 102 Augusta, GA + Sheila’s Baking Co. is a pastry shop serving handcrafted doughnuts and signature cinnamon rolls, along with a coffee bar in downtown North Augusta. 434 Georgia Avenue North Augusta, SC + Buona Caffe is an artisan coffee roaster, coffee, and expresso bar owned and operated by John and Pat Curry in Augusta. 1858 Central Ave Augusta, GA + Haute Doughnuts has the best vegan doughnuts in town! Check their social media to find out where they'll be this month! Augusta, GA 14

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THANKSGIVING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES + The Ronald McDonald House has opened its doors and its heart to care for families with critically injured and seriously ill children. 938 Greene St Augusta, GA + The Augusta Dream Center is a nonprofit resource center that is dedicated to bringing immediate relief in the areas of poverty to people living in the Central Savannah River Area. 3364 Peach Orchard Rd Augusta, GA + GLM2 Foundation, Inc. is dedicated to eradicating the damage caused by sex trafficking. They are always in need of donations. Call 762-2332371 for a list of needed items. + At Golden Harvest Food Bank, your time is a gift to the hungry kids, seniors, and families who don’t have enough to eat. 3310 Commerce Dr Augusta, GA

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CAN YOU BELIEVE IT’S ALREADY THE END OF THE YEAR? Now it’s time for the holidays! There’s so much to do around the holidays and such little time to do it all. With the help of local entrepreneurs, we can make this year easy and stress free! We talked to Michael Siewert of Signature Interiors for all your decor needs, Kim Brown from the Merry Maids to have your home sparkling, Will Dalzell from Dalzell Design Landscaping can give you a perfectly manicured lawn, and Jared Reeves from Certified Clean Care can deep clean your carpets and remove nasty spots from rugs! Now you can sit back and enjoy this holiday season with your loved ones all while supporting local businesses. It’s truly the gift that keeps on giving.

MERRY MAIDS Kim Brown, from the Merry Maids, says that it’s important to declutter your home before your guests come over. “When the seasons change, you’re getting your house ready for holiday decorating. It’s a great time to spend a little bit of time decluttering certain areas of your home. One thing to ask yourself is, does it add value to my life or my home? If it doesn’t, then either donate, sell, or trash it,” says Kim. After you have decluttered the home, it’s a great time to do a deep cleaning! The Merry Maids can clean your ceiling fans, doors, blinds, vents, and even clean inside your oven and fridge so it’s ready for your guests! Call the Merry Maids for a free in-home estimate by calling 706-650-2409

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S I G N AT U R E INTERIORS After quarantining and not being able to see friends and family, Signature Mike says that we should make things more personal this year. He suggests making handwritten name cards and adding a personal touch. “Start personalizing things and make it more of an unique experience for your family,” says Michael. He also says fresh flowers can liven up the table and their Lux Candles are the perfect scents for fall. A new trend Michael has noticed is using multiple table runners in a variety of patterns. Most importantly, he says to not stress and have fun while decorating! Visit Michael Siewert at his store, Signature Interiors, located in the Signature Shopping Center on Furys Ferry past Publix. Be sure to follow Signature Interiors on Facebook to stay up to date on new arrivals! CONTINUED >

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LOCALS ONLY HEAR FROM SOME AUGUSTA LOCALS AS THEY SHARE WHAT THEY’RE THANKFUL FOR

I’M THANKFUL FOR… DURING THIS TIME OF YEAR, WE LIKE TO SIT BACK AND REFLECT ON THE MANY BLESSINGS THAT HAVE BEEN BROUGHT TO US. We at City Lifestyle Augusta, are thankful for our community and our readers! I would like to encourage you to also take a minute to pause and reflect on what you are thankful for this year. We are blessed each day with a place to call home, warm meals, and wonderful family and friends to share it with. We have asked a few locals what they are thankful for this year. Hear from Barclay Bishop, Scott Russell, and Dr. Brad Whitt as they share what they are thankful for.

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SCOTT RUSSELL

”It has been an amazing year with so much to be thankful for. I am thankful for all the new growth in our town (especially new restaurants) but most of all I'm thankful to be able to call Augusta home,”

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DR. BRAD WHITT "My pastor once told me that “a thinking Christian is a thankful Christian.” That’s why as I think about all of God’s blessings in this season, I’m thankful for salvation, my wife and children, good health, and an encouraging church family. I pray I never take any of these for granted,” says Dr. Brad Whitt, Senior Pastor, Abilene Baptist Church

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BARCLAY BISHOP "I'm continuously grateful for God's continued provision in my life, family, friends and community support. However, this year, I'm even more thankful for my husband George and for the birth of our miracle baby, Cole," says Barclay Bishop, Anchor, Good Morning Augusta. Scott Russel

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IT’S CAMPFIRE SEASON! You know what

Marshmallows Choose between regu-

that means? S’MORES! These sweet treats

lar, jumbo, or flavored marshmallows.

are staples during the fall and winter! I have many childhood memories of sitting by the

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FINANCIAL BUZZ Tommy Norris

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N o r r i s Financial and Insurance Group TOMMY NORRIS, CARING FOR HIS CLIENTS

OVER THE LAST THIRTY-FOUR YEARS, HARLEM NATIVE TOMMY NORRIS HAS SERVED CLIENTS WITH SOUND INSURANCE AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT OPTIONS. As a proponent of communication

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matters, Tommy enjoys working with couples and multi-generational families in addition to individuals and business owners. Recently, Tommy shared details about Norris Financial and Insurance Group and what he loves about living in the Augusta area. HOW DID YOU GET CONNECTED WITH THE INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL INDUSTRY? My uncle was in this business for twenty-eight years and he introduced me to Prudential – the primary company I work with. Norris Financial and Insurance Group developed over the years as I found areas that I enjoy working in and formed the name and the group along the way. HOW LONG HAS YOUR WIFE, CINDY, WORKED WITH YOU PROFESSIONALLY? I’ve been in business 34 years and Cindy has been working with me for 15 years. Cindy provides excellent service and care for our clients. We have a mutual interest and care for our clients, and we gain a lot of satisfaction of having that mutual goal of taking care of our clients’ concerns. My assistant of four years is Sandie Whittaker. We get compliments from clients often about how pleasant and helpful Sandie

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Tommy Norris

is to work with. She handles all daily activities and

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Group, LLC together. I could not do what I do without her. She rounds out our team for sure!

I feel like what I do makes a difference in the lives of my clients. I like bringing peace of mind to people who are concerned, and the number one concern of

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a person or a retiree is outliving their money. Being

We are a broad practice. Our services can be as

able to show the person where they are, where they

comprehensive as a financial plan or as simple as a

need to be, and how to get there – it creates a lot of

life insurance policy to protect your family or your busi-

satisfaction by helping someone with something that

ness. We provide wealth and asset management to

is so important to them and their families.

individuals, families, and business owners. Most of the people we work with have had quite a bit of success on

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their own and we take them to the next level of plan-

Augusta is a well-known town across the nation and

ning. So asset management, wealth protection, and

the world because of the Masters Golf Tournament

those strategies that go along with that are a natural

but it still has a small-town feel. I really enjoy the

progression and the direction we are heading because

Savannah River….it’s a great place to kayak. I have

it’s only getting bigger and bigger as time goes on.

really embraced both fishing and hunting from a kayak with my dog, Georgia Girl. It’s good exercise and it’s

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peaceful. You see things in a kayak that you don’t see when you’re in a boat that has a motor making noise.

ness owners. Business owners have a specialized set of concerns. We set up employee benefit plans

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unexpected death occurs.

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I like bringing peace of mind to people who a r e c o n c e r n e d ." CityLifestyle.com/Augusta

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PROBABLY BEST KNOWN FOR BEING LEAD #20 IN THE BACHELOR, THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO BEN HIGGINS THAN BEING ONE OF AMERICA’S REALITY TV SWEETHEARTS, SUCH AS HIS DEEP PASSION FOR MAKING MOVES TO “MULTIPLY GOOD IN THE WORLD.” Since his time on The Bachelor, Ben has taken the opportunity to use his fame to create not one, but two inspiring podcasts, publish a successful autobiography, while also elevating awareness of his “for-purpose” Generous Coffee brand. CL: HOW DID GENEROUS COFFEE BEGIN? BH: We launched in January of 2018. When I was 15 years old I went to Central America; our hearts were broken and eyes were opened to the lack of strategy behind non-profit work. My buddy on that trip started a non-profit called Humanity & Hope United Foundation. We ask people within these communities, how can we help? The goal was a partnership to help them increase their education programs, their healthcare, but be led by them. When the show [The Bachelor] happened,

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our fundraising increased 500%, but we knew that it wasn’t going to last. We asked ourselves

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an open bar, a cigar bar and many

include big screen TVs for college football, an Argentine Asado, live music,

13 2021 ZERO AUGUSTA PROSTATE CANCER RUN/WALK

Columbia County Fairgrounds

other surprises. To attend, become a

The Columbia County Fall Fair is here!

sponsor or purchase VIP Tent Access,

The fair will be held from November 4th

visit their website for more information

ZERO is proud to partner with Augusta

through the 14th. Have fun on rides, eat-

at www.augustapolocup.com.

Urology Associates to end prostate can-

Evans Towne Center Park

cer. The 2021 ZERO Augusta Prostate

ing fun food, and playing carnival games!

Cancer Run/Walk features a 5K run/

5-6

AUTUMN HARVEST 2021

Stick around for the family-friendly

AUGUSTA HANDMADE FAIR

an Autumn Harvest. There will be vendors,

Visit https://columbiacountyfair.net/

for more information.

post-race

The Enopion Theatre Company is hosting

https://zerocancer.run/augusta

live performances, pony rides, a petting

The Augusta Handmade Fair is a semi-an-

zoo, bunnies, goats, a puppet show, and

nual fundraiser held by Redemption

food trucks! The event is from 11am to 4pm.

Church to benefit the RC Mission Fund, Sojourn Uganda and Envision Atlanta. The Fair will be November 5th from 5pm to 9pm and November 6 from 12pm to 4pm. Visit augustahandmadefair.com for more information.

and Survivors & Caregiver Recognition.

286 Flowing Wells Rd

930 Broad St

which supports ministries such as

walk, Kids' Superhero Dash for Dad,

7 DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS

celebration.

13 CSRA MUSTANG AND FORD CLUB SHOW AND SHINE Fairway Ford of Evans

The CSRA Mustang and Ford Club will be hosting a Show and Shine on Saturday

It's Daylight Saving Time Ends! Don't

November 13th From 9am to 2pm at

forget to set your clocks back one hour!

Fairway Ford. Open to all makes and models. They will be accepting bagged

dog and cat food donations to support

VETERAN’S 5K RUN/WALK

VETERANS DAY

The Veterans 5K Run/Walk is the Air

honor and say thank you to those who

Force Sergeants Association (AFSA)

have served and fought for our freedom!

Savannah Rapids

Happy Veterans Day! We would like to

ees, and active duty alike) in addition to providing a donation to the local Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home right here in Augusta. For more information, visit Veterans5KRunWalk.itsyourrace.com.

THANKSGIVING DAY

Happy Thanksgiving from the City

Chapter 480’s annual 5K event. Proceeds will benefit their members (veterans, retir-

the Columbia County Animal Services.

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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF AUGUSTA'S 10TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKET

We hope you enjoy a wonderful day filled

Augusta team!

are

extremely grateful for you and for welcoming us into your homes every month! with family, friends, and good food!

Columbia County Exhibition Center

The 10th annual Junior League Holiday

Market is the CSRA's only premier shop-

5TH ANNUAL AUGUSTA POLO CUP

gifts for everyone from vendors all over

ping event this season! It's an opportunity to purchase unique and special

Daniel Field

the southeast. Market Times: Friday

The Fifth Annual Augusta Polo Cup,

2pm - 8pm, Saturday 10am - 6pm, and

Would you like to get in touch with us?

hosted by BRCA Foundation and ben-

Sunday 10am - 4pm. General admission

We would love to hear from you! Contact

efiting Camp Sweet Escape and BRCA

and Santa tickets available for pur-

us at CityLifestyle.com/Augusta using

Foundation, is November 6th! This

chase now! https://www.jlaugusta.

the Get In Touch link and let us know

year's event features two 4 chukker

org/2021-holiday-market-tickets/

what you think.

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

Local Eats and Treats

Smallcakes Cupcakery Smallcakes Cupcakery bakes their gourmet cupcakes on-site daily using only the finest ingredients! Visit Smallcakes Cupcakery for a sweet treat! Villa Europa Villa Europa is a family owned restaurant that serves delicious German, Italian, and American cuisine. For almost fifty years, families have gathered at Villa Europa for comfort food. Villa Europa would like to say thank you to their loyal customers and wants to invite you to visit them this fall.

TBonz Since 1986, Augusta families have been meeting and eating at TBonz Steakhouse Augusta & Evans. TBonz Augusta & Evans is also the place in Augusta where you

Broad Street Bullies Grill

can savor Certified Angus Beef brand steaks that are

Visit Broad Street Bullies Grill for some delicious

hand-cut in-house. They serve the best steaks, legendary

Hamburgers, Mac and Cheese, Loaded Potatoes, and

wings, fall-off-the-bone tender ribs, delicious chicken, the

Famous Bully Fries! Open for lunch and dinner.

freshest seafood, and much more! Don’t forget to start your meal with a plate of their famous “Tommy Fries!”

The Pie Hole Once you get a taste of our pies, you will come back for more! The Pie Hole is Augusta’s only premier homemade sweet and savory pie destination.

Namaste Indian Street Food Namaste is a locally owned, authentic Indian street food restaurant in the CSRA. They use only the best ingredients for their dishes and have a warm and

Willie Jewell’s Old School Bar-B-Q

inviting atmosphere.

Willie Jewell’s is the Fast Casual sister concept of the 71 year-old Southern Pit Bar-B-Q legend Bono’s Pit BarB-Q, and like Bono’s, Willie Jewell’s smokes all of their BBQ the old-fashioned way, the low and slow method.

Wife Saver Visit Wife Saver for their mouth watering fried chicken and their down home delicious macaroni & cheese, green beans, collards, and more. Don’t forget to grab

Cantina Locale Cantina Locale serves fresh Mexican food and fun drinks! Bring some friends and enjoy live music from local musicians on their patio!

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some of their homemade banana pudding! Wife Saver has been serving the CSRA with their hot and fresh food since 1965. Put a little south in your mouth!

Local Eats and Treats Villa Europa

Broad Street Bullies Grill

Cantina Locale

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Willie Jewell’s Old School Bar-B-Q

The Pie Hole

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Smallcakes Cupcakery

Wife Saver

Namaste Indian Street Food

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Tbonz Steakhouse

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