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DECEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER

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Merry Christmas, Augusta! CAN YOU BELIEVE WE’RE WRAPPING UP 2021?! Time really flies when you’re having this much fun! Now it’s time for my favorite holiday! The Christmas season brings joy and wonder to all. We hope your Christmas is filled with love and time with your family. Are you still looking for the perfect gift? Worry no more! We have prepared a gift guide full of local gifts! Maxine Smelts, owner of Country Classic Fruitcakes, has created the best fruitcake recipe. Read our article, A Delicious Holiday Tradition, to hear more about what

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makes her fruitcakes delicious. We searched the CSRA for the best car to put under the Christmas tree and the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580 did not disappoint. Have you heard of the Trot to Adopt 5k and Family Fun Run? Hear from Sohailla Digsby and Jennifer Drake about how this 5k came to be and how it’s helped fund over thirty adoptions.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2021 FEATURES 12 Trot to Adopt 5k and Family Fun Run This local organization has raised over half a million dollars to help bring more than thirty children home

16 A Delicious Holiday Tradition A decadent holiday treat perfect for bringing home to the family and sharing with those on your gift list

22 Christmas Gift Guide 2021 Are you still looking for the perfect gift? Worry no more! We have prepared a gift guide full of local gifts

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24 The Best Car To Put Under The Christmas Tree The 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580 doesn't disappoint

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THIS LOCAL ORGANIZATION HAS RAISED OVER HALF A MILLION DOLLARS TO HELP BRING MORE THAN THIRTY CHILDREN HOME

THE TROT TO ADOPT 5K AND FAMILY FUN RUN IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT HELPS FUND AND SUPPORT LOCAL ADOPTIONS. This year, Trot to Adopt is supporting five families: Ben and Mallory Bartley, Wade and Holly Fields, Brian and Gretchen Little, John and Samantha McCaskey, and Mark and Julianna Pharaoh. Trot to Adopt first began as a fundraiser for Tom and Sohailla Digsby. They were in the process of adopting their daughter, Elita, from China in 2011. They organized the 5k run to help raise the remaining funds they needed to bring Elita home. “We felt God calling us to expand our family through adoption. Our daughter was born in China in December of 2009 and we brought her home in the spring of 2011,” says Sohailla. “Our first 5k was just a couple months before we brought her home.” Afterwards, they noticed others in the CSRA needed help with organizing 5k runs to help fund their adoptions. Sohailla asked her friends who had helped organize their 5k run if they would be interested in creating a team to organize a run every year for families in the CSRA. Now, they have raised close to half a million dollars to help bring more than thirty children home. “God really put together a team of people who have certain strengths like websites, coordination, and finances,” says Sohailla. “We are really grateful for our team of volunteers.”

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Adoptions cost on average between thirty to forty thousand dollars. “Our main goal is to make finances not be a barrier to adoption,” says Sohailla. Families who want to be sponsored by Trot to Adopt have to fill out an application. “The application process helps us know whether these families align with our mission, which is to remove financial barriers in order to bring children to families where they can be introduced to the gospel of Jesus Christ.” The other leaders of the Trot to Adopt team have either adopted children themselves or have a heart for adoption. Jennifer Drake, a Pediatrician at Augusta Pediatric Associates, is a mom to five children. She is a part of the Trot to Adopt team and two of her children are adopted. Her daughter, Cynthia, was adopted in 2010 from China and her son, David, was adopted in 2014 from Ethiopia. “In 2014 when David was coming home, everything happened very quickly,” says Jennifer. Because of that, there was a need for a large sum of money in a short amount of time. A friend suggested to Jennifer that she apply for the Trot to Adopt. Their family was selected to be sponsored. “It was an enormous blessing to our family financially and to have a community around us,” says Jennifer. The Trot to Adopt 5k and Family Fun Run will be on December 4th at Blanchard Woods Park. Registration starts at 9:00am and the race will start at 10:00am. For more information about Trot to Adopt, please visit www.trottoadopt.org.

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Countr y Classic Fruitca ke

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EVERY YEAR AROUND THE HOLIDAYS, JOKES

of mini-cupcakes,” she explains. It was her daugh-

MAKE THE SOCIAL MEDIA AND FAMILY CONVER-

ter-in-law, Virginia Smelts, who proposed that she

SATION CIRCUITS. You know what I’m talking about.

dip the morsels in chocolate. “I said, ‘Virginia, that

You’ve heard them and probably even shared a few your-

is going to ruin it’,” Maxine remembers with a fond

self… jokes about fruitcakes. These festive and decadent

laugh, “but she said, ‘no, everything goes good with

holiday treats can have a bad reputation, but Augusta

chocolate!’ So, I found a Ghirardelli chocolate to use

native Maxine Smelts of Country Classic Fruitcakes chal-

because I wanted it to be good chocolate and now,

lenges all those negative stereotypes with the delicious

that is my biggest seller. People absolutely love it!”

fruitcakes she produces just in time for the holidays.

The morsels come packaged fifteen per candy box.

“I was raised on really good fruitcake,” says Maxine.

You can get them as the plain fruitcake morsels, as

Sadly, she accidentally lost that original recipe in a gro-

the chocolate dipped fruit cake morsels, or a mix-

cery store when she was a young adult. “For a while,

ture of half plain and half dipped.

I didn’t have a good fruitcake recipe,” remembers

Part of Maxine’s joy in making fruitcakes comes from

Maxine, but in 1974 she was given a recipe that she’s

the involvement of her family. “It’s all a family effort,” she

tweaked to get it just the way she likes it. For years,

says. “I order the boxes and the padding, my husband

she only made fruitcakes for family, friends, and her

(Jerry) prints up the labels, and I package it.” All the boxes

children’s teachers. Then she started selling cakes and

are a vibrant red, one of Maxine’s favorite colors, and

her customers loved them!

come ready to be delivered as the perfect holiday gift.

Maxine’s fruitcakes begin with adding high quality

Maxine’s children and grandchildren have also helped

ingredients to the batter. “The largest ingredient is

her over the years in the bakery her husband built as an

Georgia pecans," she shares. "Then, I have candied

addition to their home and with marketing and sales.

fruit that I chop up – no fruit rind or peel though - and

“I’m called the Fruitcake Lady now in which I’m hon-

I use real butter and real vanilla. We also get free-range

ored,” says Maxine. “I love what I do, and we have a

chicken eggs from Harlem – they are gorgeous with

good time together while we’re doing it.”

beautiful yolks.” Coconut, dates, and golden raisins round

out the recipe. Maxine’s fruitcakes come in two sizes: a

Maxine happily offers samples to customers so that they

fourteen-ounce loaf perfect for an individual or a gift and

can know that they are buying a high quality, delicious

a two-pound loaf for a sharing with family and friends.

product. You can place your order for this holiday season

About twenty years ago, Maxine started making

through the Country Classic Fruitcake Facebook page, their

what she calls “fruitcake morsels”. “It's the same

website www.countryclassicfruitcake.com, or Maxine

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WHAT CAR SHOULD YOU PUT UNDER THE CHRISTMAS TREE THIS YEAR? We at City Lifestyle Augusta searched for the best car in the CSRA and nothing compared to the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580. This car has everything on your Christmas wish list. The sleek exterior with seamless door handles gives you a stylish ride and the interior is designed with comfort in mind. The Mercedes-Benz S 580 is a luxury, five passenger car with top-rated safety and convenience features. There is no doubt that Mercedes-Benz is the best of the best. This car features a Surround View Camera, Heads-Up Display, and Active Lane Keeping Assist to help drivers arrive at their next destination safely. The front seats offer many features including heat and ventilation, 12-way power with memory, and active multicontour with massage. “Hey, Mercedes” Voice Control allows you to interact with the vehicle on a whole new level. By simply speaking a command, you can adjust the air temperature or find the closest cup of coffee. The 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580 makes the best Christmas gift for that someone special. To schedule a test drive for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580, call 706-860-1111 or visit mbofaugusta.com. Visit Mercedes-Benz of Augusta at 3061 Washington Rd, Augusta, GA 30907. CityLifestyle.com/Augusta

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Opt for a live tree this year versus an artificial tree. Visiting the Christmas tree farm and picking out the best tree they have is so much fun! This is the perfect way to bring the smell of Christmas into your home!

Everyone knows that you have to put milk and cookies out for Santa Claus. This year, make Santa’s cookies from scratch with the kids! This will be a tradition that

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CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR? Some families celebrate by having a Christmas movie marathon, reading the story of Jesus’s birth on Christmas Eve, finding ways to give back to the community, writing letters to Santa, and many more! Growing up, my family would drive around town searching for Christmas lights and enjoying ice cream afterwards. My siblings and I also got to decorate our own Christmas trees however we liked each year! These are memories I will always look back on and cherish. Here is a list of things you can do with your family this year to celebrate.

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03 BUILD A GINGERBREAD HOUSE Build gingerbread houses with your family and friends and host a contest for the best looking gingerbread house! The decoration possibilities are endless with all

Make homemade hot chocolate this year and drink it by

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GIVING AWAY AFTER A SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN LAST YEAR, LIFESTYLE PUBLICATIONS IS GIVING $300,000 TO RECIPIENTS IN NEED THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON AND BEYOND... AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!

ABOUT SIX YEARS AGO ANNA SAROL, THE DAUGHTER OF A SINGLE MOTHER, WAS PARALYZED IN A GYMNASTICS ACCIDENT WHEN SHE WAS A FRESHMAN IN HIGH SCHOOL, BUT UNTIL LAST YEAR SHE DID NOT HAVE A STAIRLIFT IN HER HOME. The stairlift was made possible when Lifestyle Publications gave her family $10,000. Anna Sarol

“I watched my community come together to help me get this equipment to my house, and words can’t explain how appreciative my family and I are,” Anna says. The money for Anna’s stairlift was part of a giveaway campaign from the company during the 2020 Christmas season that benefited more than 80 recipients across the country with a final distribution of $250,000 throughout the year. When the company opened nominations, they were flooded with submissions. Community leaders such as judges, police officers, teachers, nurses, social workers, mentors and readers like you nominated people that were in need of assistance. As the eyes and ears of the community, these readers were able to help identify people who might have otherwise gone unnoticed or unrecognized. One such nominee was Kathy*, an aunt who is raising her three young relatives. The children came from an abusive situation, and Kathy, a single guardian, works tirelessly to provide for them. Nevertheless, the family was already living in poverty despite her working seven days a week when Kathy lost her job during the pandemic. She resorted to selling tamales to help pay the rent.

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When a case manager with a Big Brothers Big Sisters foster youth mentoring program heard about Lifestyle’s campaign and call for nominations, she quickly thought of Kathy. “When I shared the news that Kathy was selected and would be receiving $3,000, she cried, screamed, and was in disbelief,” the case manager said. “She immediately wanted to give back to me and the donor by providing endless tamales. This funding allowed the children to have a small Christmas tree for the first time ever. Kathy was able to pay her rent and utilities for three months, and the children were able to experience a holiday season in peace without financial stressors.”

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WE NEED YOUR HELP TO GIVE AWAY $3OO,OOO This year the company will have nominations for the giveaway open from December 1-15, 2021. To submit a nomination, follow @CityLifestyle on Instagram and fill out the form found in the bio link. The amount given to each recipient will be based on need. The leaders of Lifestyle Publications believe God has blessed them with their company’s continued success, so they in turn wish to be a blessing and encouragement to others as they increase the amount of this year’s giveaway to those in need to $300,000 for the year.

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chase a gift for loved ones from one of

to Christmas. There will be vendors

Campus located at 3917 Washington

the many vendors that will be there!

selling holiday wares to purchase for

Rd, Martinez, GA 30907. Tickets are

Starts at 4pm. Visit https://gor-

all of your homemade holiday needs!

free and may be picked up at the

hayrides, bonfires, and photos with

don.armymwr.com/view-event/

church office. for more information

for more information.

PUDDLE DUCKS: KIDS AND CAREGIVERS CLUB

SENSORY SANTA AT FLACK FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

Bring your little ones (through age 5)

Flack Family Chiropractic

AM for a great time together with

The 3rd Annual Toys For Tots Auto

Flack Family Chiropractic is offering

stories, crafts, and hands-on fun in

Show presented by Never Satisfied

free Sensory Santa photo sessions

nature! For more information and to

Builds will be at the Columbia County

for kids with special needs, sensory

Exhibition Center. Come and see the

processing disorders, and ASD.

org/puddle-ducks/. $10 per child.

biggest trucks and nicest cars all

christmas-fest/5288978/60832

please visit www.myabilene.org.

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park

to Phinizy Swamp Nature Park at 10

Your private visit with Sensory Santa will offer: a reserved spot just for your child, no crowds, no music, no spotlight, weighted blankets and fidget toys, wheel-chair access, optional seating and photographer options, and a loving and

HAYRIDE THROUGH THE LIFE OF CHRIST

6pm. Spectators free.

donation equals a raffle ticket. This event is December 11th from 12pm to

Columbia County Fairgrounds

Sharon Baptist Church presents the Hayride Through The Life of Christ.

reserve your spot. 9am - 4pm.

This free event offers a unique pre-

TROT TO ADOPT 5K AND FAMILY FUN RUN

a kids corner. This event is held

Fun Run Will be December 4th at

Columbia County Exhibition Center

will be raffle prizes, an unwrapped toy

walk-ins, must call 706-305-3241 to

The Trot to Adopt 5K and Family

3RD ANNUAL TOYS FOR TOTS AUTO SHOW

9-12

understanding Santa and Elves. No

Blanchard Woods Park

while supporting Toys For Tots! There

sentation that will carry you through

9-12

special

performance

centered

around the "Reason for the Season."

21 FIRST DAY OF WINTER

It's the first day of winter! Happy winter

from

the

City

Lifestyle

Augusta team!

Enjoy hot chocolate, music, and December the 9th through the 12th from 7pm to 9pm.

25 CHRISTMAS DAY

The City Lifestyle Augusta team

Blanchard Woods Park. Registration

would like to wish you and your fam-

starts at 9:00am and the race will

ily a Merry Christmas! We hope your

start at 10:00am. This organization

day is filled with love, good fellow-

helps fund and support local families

ship, and joy!

City Lifestyle Augusta | December 2021

H O L I D AY P H OT OG R AP H Y S ES SIONS

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LOCALLY OWNED

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

legendary wings, fall-off-the-bone tender ribs, deli-

visit them this December.

cious chicken, the freshest seafood, and much more! Don’t forget to start your meal with a plate of their

BROAD STREET BULLIES GRILL

famous “Tommy Fries!”

Visit Broad Street Bullies Grill for some delicious Hamburgers, Mac and Cheese, Loaded Potatoes, and

CANTINA LOCALE

Famous Bully Fries! Open for lunch and dinner.

Cantina Locale serves fresh Mexican food and fun drinks! Bring some friends and enjoy live music from

THE PIE HOLE

local musicians on their patio!

Once you get a taste of our pies, you will come back for more! The Pie Hole is Augusta’s only premier home-

WIFE SAVER

made sweet and savory pie destination.

Visit Wife Saver for their mouth watering fried chicken and their down home delicious macaroni & cheese,

WILLIE JEWELL’S OLD SCHOOL BAR-B-Q

green beans, collards, and more. Don’t forget to grab

Willie Jewell’s is the Fast Casual sister concept of the 71

some of their homemade banana pudding! Wife Saver

year-old Southern Pit Bar-B-Q legend Bono’s Pit Bar-

has been serving the CSRA with their hot and fresh

B-Q, and like Bono’s, Willie Jewell’s smokes all of their

food since 1965. Put a little south in your mouth!

BBQ the old-fashioned way, the low and slow method. LUIGI’S TBONZ STEAKHOUSE AUGUSTA & EVANS

Established in 1949, Luigi’s is Augusta’s oldest existing

Since 1986, Augusta families have been meeting and

restaurant and has been run by the same family for 4

eating at TBonz Steakhouse Augusta & Evans. TBonz

generations. Favorite dishes include Augusta’s original

Augusta & Evans is also the place in Augusta where

pizza pie, Greek Chicken, Baked Lasagna, and many

you can savor Certified Angus Beef brand steaks that

more Greek and Italian specialties. Now Accepting

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

reservations for parties of 5 or more.

City Lifestyle Augusta | December 2021

Local Eats and Treats Villa Europa

Broad Street Bullies Grill

Cantina Locale

3044 DEANS BRIDGE RD. AUGUSTA, GA 30906 (706)798-6211

855 BROAD STREET AUGUSTA, GA 30901 (706)303-4911

2803 WRIGHTSBORO RD. SUITE 20A, AUGUSTA, GA 30909 (762)333-8407

601 N. BELAIR SQ, EVANS, GA 30809 (706)814-7083

Willie Jewell’s Old School Bar-B-Q

The Pie Hole

2856 WASHINGTON RD. AUGUSTA, GA 30909 (706)737-8325

3512 RIVERWATCH PARKWAY MARTINEZ, GA 30907 (762)222-8587

3604 VERANDAH DRIVE AUGUSTA, GA 30909 (706)945-0787

Smallcakes Cupcakery

Wife Saver

Luigi’s

4460 WASHINGTON RD. #16 EVANS, GA 30809 (706)863-3332

3316 WASHINGTON RD (706)860-2605

590 BROAD ST AUGUSTA, GA 30901 706-722-4056

Tbonz Steakhouse

1100 FURYS FERRY RD (706)855-6870

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