Columbia County Magazine

Kristy Johnson

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Rick’s Paint & Body

Company Name:  Rick’s Paint & Body Year Established: 1976 Owner: Rusty Campbell Address: 251 Bobby Jones  Expressway                

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On a Mission

After founding a nonprofit organization to help vulnerable populations, a local veteran changed his own life by changing the lives of others. Rock bottom is

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Ruth’s Family Restaurant

Company Name:  Ruth’s Family Restaurant Year Established:  1965 Owners:  Pete & Dee Garland Address:  3843 Washington Road                

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L&J Roofing & Home Improvement

Company Name: L&J Roofing & Home Improvement Year Established: 1972 Owner: Grace Gilpin, CEO Address: 4345 Columbia Road #D            

Beverages

Pumpkin Spice Latte

2 cups milk 1/4 cup pumpkin purée 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup hot black

Entrees

Cheese Steak Sandwiches

1 (1-pound) beef top sirloin steak, boneless, 3/4-inch thick 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1 medium onion, thinly

People

Hands-On Healing

A new equine center offers state-of-the-art therapies to rehabilitate ailing, injured and special needs horses. Like many good ideas, the concept for Helios Equine Rehabilitation

Entrees

Tuna Lemon Cups

1 can (5 ounces) tuna, drained 1 teaspoon fresh dill 1/2 stalk celery, diced 1 small cucumber, chopped 1 small yellow onion, diced 2 hard-boiled

Food

Hot Cross Buns

1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups milk, lukewarm 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 2

LIFE + STYLE

Sip & Savor

The Columbia County Food and Wine Festival is back in a new rooftop location. If there is truth in wine, then it’s certain that local

LIFE + STYLE

Music, Magic & Fairy Tales

Innovative concerts blend music and entertainment. When Augusta Symphony performs, the show is bound to be magical. However, a performance on Thursday, March 7 will

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On the Ballot

A special election this month will bring Columbia County residents to the polls to vote on an ESPLOST referendum. Voting is the lifeblood of democracy,

Drink (and Eat) to Your Health

Sample signature culinary and beverage offerings at Bonne Santé. There are lots of ways to spend a Sunday spring afternoon. However, one of the best

Entrees

Sautéed Mushroom Fettuccine

4 cups mixed mushrooms (porcini, cremini, shiitake, etc.) 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh oregano

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