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Cody Thorpe likes to consider himself “the first friend people make in Savannah.” So, it’s no surprise to see him top the list as this year’s Best All-Around Savannah Resident. Working for the Savannah Slow Ride, Thorpe was already excited to hear his company had won Savannah’s Best Bar Crawl, but when he was told he’d been bestowed this coveted title, he was excited and humbled. At 29, Thorpe has been in Savannah now for almost a decade. “I’m originally from the greater Philadelphia area. I moved here with a friend who was living in Atlanta at the time. He came back up to Pennsylvania for Christmas break. He had a really good job offer here in Savannah. I had never been south of Maryland at that point in my life, and he suggested I move with him. I was up to try something new for two weeks. So, I packed up my car and I’ve been here ever since.” Savannah has a way of doing that to folks. Thorpe laughed at his journey to town. “A fun fact is I had never even heard of Savannah before I moved here. I had heard of Atlanta, obviously, but I didn’t know anything about Savannah—especially it being a tourist destination or a place to live. I looked it up and got some information on it. I liked how it looked and I decided to give it a shot. I had never done anything super crazy and I figured… ‘hey let’s move 800 miles away.’”
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When speaking about Savannah, Thorpe said, “Beside the fact that it’s sincerely beautiful, the tourism is just incredible. I had obviously been a tourist in other places, but now that I’m working in the tourism industry—having done it for some time now—I enjoy watching people on vacation and showing them my beautiful city and all that it has to offer. I think that’s the one thing that really keeps me here because I absolutely adore getting to live here every day while some people come here on a quick three-day weekend or vacation. I get to enjoy it every day of my life. #WeLiveWhereYouVacation Cody is also involved in a bicycle club called the Wolf Pack that has charity events all over town raising money for select organizations. He also hosts a billiards night at The Wormhole and is a big golf enthusiast. “I’m golfing at least twice a week. Working, golfing, playing pool, living the life that’s it,” he said. What does the title of best Savannah resident represent to Thorpe? “I think a lot of it has to do with— only because I’ve heard this so many times—I feel like I have a very welcoming personality. A lot of people come here or move here and a lot of times they don’t know anyone. I’ve been many people’s first person they’ve met [in Savannah]. I love to bring folks into the city, show them around and make them feel welcome. I’ve maintained most of those friendships for over a decade now. I just love making
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He gained local recognition earlier this year when America’s beloved entertainer and animal rights activist, Betty White, passed away and many of her fans made donations to animal shelters and rescue centers from coast to coast. And, that’s how Eddie the Skunk made his debut as somewhat of a Savannah celebrity with tribute donations in the name of the late star to the Savannah Wildlife Rescue Center (SWRC), where he resides, and a feature article on his best friend and caretaker, Jeannie Paddison. “We were thrilled to hear about Eddie’s honor,” said Paddison, the executive director of the SWRC. “He certainly deserves it.” The SWRC is a non-profit organization that specializes in rescuing injured and/ or orphaned animals, providing them with veterinary care, medicines, and a healing opportunity. “We are literally here to help the orphaned baby mammals,” Paddison said. “Human intervention is usually the reason these babies come to our clinic because something has happened to momma… hit by a car, attacked, relocated, poisoned, you name it, we get the babies. We’re here to give the orphaned wildlife a second chance at a wild life, where they were intended to be.” Eddie is one of those fortunate animals whose lucky path crossed Paddison’s and SWRC. He could not be more thrilled with this honor and appreciates everyone who voted for him. In fact, Eddie said, “It’s no surprise I won
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this award because when people are around me, they always say I’m so stinkin’ cute!” Indeed, he is, and Paddison is more than happy to share his brave story. “Eddie is actually a transplant,” Paddison revealed. “He’s not a true Savannahian, but he is now.” The story of Eddie’s journey to Savannah is one of inspiration, and one little guy’s fortitude and will to survive. “Eddie came from north of Atlanta and ended up in Savannah because his mother and siblings got hit by a car. He was the only one alive. This [happened] in 2020, during COVID, so Eddie came to us because all of the other wildlife rescue centers in the Atlanta area and in North Georgia area closer to the people who had found Eddie…well, they were all closed.” “Eddie got lucky. and we said ‘yes’ to him because we never say ‘no’ to an orphaned baby in need. The family who found him drove him all the way to Savannah—six hours—with Eddie being held in the 13-year-old boy’s arms who found him. The boy named him Thomas Edison en route because he was studying Thomas Edison at the time or something like that. We knew we couldn’t call him Thomas Edison, rather he needed something cuter and more appropriate for a skunk, so we shortened it to Eddie.” Just look at that face. That’s an Eddie. Eddie’s rescue journey is not finished. Paddison continued, “He has met two unfortunate turns in life: the first being losing his mother and siblings, and the second one was after he came here and
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EDDIE Jeanne Paddison and Eddie photographed at Savannah Wildlife Rescue Center. Photo by Ann Sosbe.
had a lovely stay at SWRC, we sent him to our rehabber in Dublin, Georgia, so Eddie could go through the hacking process.” Hacking is designed to reintroduce wildlife into their natural environment. “This helps them acclimate to the outdoors before they’re released. They are put outside to get used to the sights and smells and the temperature and all that,” Paddison explained. “Sandra [the rehabber] is my skunk go-to person because we don’t have skunks in Savannah. Now, Eddie is the one and only (probably) wild skunk in Savannah.” Eddie had to be acclimated to the life of a wild skunk. “Sandra put him in his outdoor cage and he learned how to dig holes to get worms and how to be a skunk again,” Paddison said. “Then, she released him. Eddie found a nice place to live down the road at another farm beyond Sandra’s and he took up residence underneath the farmer’s Bush hog.” This is where Eddie’s story takes a fateful twist. “The farmer comes out, cranks the Bush hog, and it [almost] destroyed Eddie,” Paddison said. “... in more ways than you can imagine. He had about four surgeries just to get him all fixed up. It took a lot.” She detailed his medical challenges. “He had a broken upper jaw, crushed septum, a broken compound fracture in his back right leg, the skin on his back was
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and we didn’t want to put him out there when he wasn’t 100%.” “Eddie is now not only the Most Crushworthy Savannahian,” Paddison said proudly. “He is now the Most Crushworthy Savannah Wildlife Rescue Center Patient, as well.” Folks can meet Eddie and support his efforts for SWRC. “You can catch Eddie at one of his fundraising events to help everyone who helps him. Eddie will definitely be at fundraising events to help support all the other animals that come in. He is an advocate for so much… for the other animals… for everything he has been through… and because he lets people know that these animals are wonderful. Even though they go through hard times—like being run over by a Bush hog or car—some people care and want to see the right things done for our wildlife. They deserve our respect because they are part of our world and our environment. God put these animals on the earth to create this healthy environment of which Eddie is a part. He is now our ambassador to help us keep the clinic going so we can help all the other animals out there. There are so many out there in need of help.” All hail King Eddie! Follow Eddie’s journey and get more information on the Savannah Wildlife Rescue Center at savwild.com - Marley Gibson
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Trey is a native of the Savannah area. “I grew up outside the city in Meldrim. I got my bachelor’s at Armstrong and wanted to move to Philly for law school. I planned on moving there with his friends. We went out in Savannah for a last hurrah with friends and I realized I couldn’t leave.” “Once Savannah gets a ‘hold of your leg, she doesn’t let go,” Coles said. Norris agreed, “When I first started working downtown in my 20s, it always amazed me that people would choose here to visit as if it were their ultimate vacation and not just passing through. As someone who’s lived here all their life, [I see] it’s a desirable location.” Coles said, “Those of us who live here, we’re so focused on getting from point A to B, getting to work, going to get food and such that the occasional moments we take to walk down the street and take in our own city, it’s… ‘wow, I live here.’ For me, if there’s an event in Forsyth Park and you don’t normally go to something like that, you start taking it in and seeing things for the first time. You understand why people make this a destination and what draws them to Savannah so much. I don’t think we take the time to smell the flowers in our garden as much as we should as residents.” The couple first met when Norris originally knew Coles as a patron. “I was managing over at Lulu’s Chocolate Bar and looking to pick up an extra gig and extra cash. I thought it would be cool to work at Club One,” Coles shared. “So, after I’d known Travis for a bit, I said,
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US SAVANNAH ‘Give me a job.’ You know, ‘What do I have to do to bartend?’ I feel like there’s a tiny bit more of a turnover now, but back then, no one left. People stayed here a long time and it was hard to get a job.” Norris agreed. “We had maybe 2-3 spots that rotate out, but it only rotated every few years. It’s cliche, but it’s a family here.” “We foster a positive environment,” Coles added. “It’s community…it’s part of being in the LGBTQ community…it’s a safe space,” Norris said. Coles said you can be yourself. “Self-expression. We have the shows here, too, so there’s this upbeat feeling in the air. We’re very fortunate in that way.” Travis laughed. “I keep joking that I’m going to find some talentless bartenders to work here. It seems every time I hire a bartender, next thing I know, they’re doing drag and have to cut their shift short to go on stage.” But to answer the all-important question of how long they’ve been an official couple, Coles admits, “I honestly don’t know how long we’ve been together. Five years?” “It’s kind of murky because my ex and I knew we weren’t going to end up together, not as a couple or the forever thing. He’s my best friend and we’re roommates, we’ve got a chihuahua together—” “—They stayed together for the dog,” Norris said through a chuckle. Coles returns to the question. “My ex’s world was different from my world. This world takes a lot of my time and life. It makes more sense to be in a relationship with someone who knows and understands this world and is a part of it. Trey is very much that. We have the blessing of my ex. When we first started hinting at the idea of dating, we didn’t want it to affect anyone here [at Club One], so we were careful not to let on to anyone here at first. “Most of our close friends already knew because we were always together... it’s sickening,” Norris interjected, laughing hard. “We developed that business relationship first and didn’t discover we had this love for each other until later. It’s always like a constant navigation.” “You still have a business to run… one that runs us,” Travis said. “We definitely put this business first,” Trey said in agreement. “We’re both in a management position of this company, so we have to think about everybody else when we walk in this door despite if we’ve fought before—which has happened—you just truck on, move on.” The two have many common and shared interests such as traveling, but the love of theatre is apparent between these two. Trey has won Best Actor in Savannah several times – including again this year. “This will be three years in a row.” Throwing his hands up, he said, “I don’t know who’s voting for me, but thank you! And for this, too. All I can say is thank you! We’re both so flattered.” “I didn’t know we were that ‘seen,’” Travis added. Well, you are seen, guys. ‘Cause you’re that cute. - By Marley Gibson
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AMELIA LUX TERRANCE MILLER Front Porch Improv has been a beacon for local comedy in Savannah for years. Every weekend from their performance space on 210 W. Victory Dr. the company puts on shows that mix improv games, scenes and stories, bringing audiences an unscripted comedic experience like no other. Beyond the laughter and hilarious on-stage antics fueled by audience suggestions, FPI understands the importance of community. For years the company has been helping to breathe life into Savannah’s growing comedy scene while also giving back to the city they call home. Yes, and... They have classes Every Saturday, the company hosts drop-in classes at their space on 210 W. Victory Drive. People of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to attend. “One of our big temples is community, so it’s an opportunity for our company members to teach during Saturday drop-ins and to connect and play with people,” said John Brennan, a Front Porch Improv co-founder and improviser. FPI has been offering classes for nearly five years, with beginner and intermediate classes that teach students improv basics such as active listening, being inspired by your partner and character work. Last year FPI had 68 students attending their classes, and are
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hoping to see their classes grow. “I’m really excited to see what this next year is going to bring. I feel like after everything that happened in 2020, it’s been really great to see the community kind of come around and embrace Front Porch,” said Deshawn Mason, a member of Front Porch Improv. A core tenet of improv is about making meaningful connections with other people, which allows for the creation of a judgmentfree space that stimulates selfexpression and the transfer of creative ideas. Along with helping to bolster Savannah’s comedy scene, FPI is also committed to social responsibility, and making the city a happier, healthier and more joyous place. The comedy club is fulfilling that commitment through their program Front Porch Adolescents & Children Transforming Savannah (ACTS), a collaborative effort with Chatham Co. Safety Net Planning Council, Savannah Chatham Co. Public School System, Gateway Community Service Board, and other community partners and volunteers. Front Porch ACTS is a community-based program that uses improv and the performing arts to engage children and young adults by offering them a means of self-expression, cognitive flexibility, creative problem solving, conflict resolution and
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PANHANDLE SLIM • TITTYBATS In a city as rich in culture, art, and sheer creative talent, snagging the title of Savannah’s Best Visual Artist is something Ronald and Casey Martinez of Hostess City Hot Glass won’t soon forget. “This was a big surprise for us. A wonderful surprise for us,” said Casey Martinez. “We were in there with so many talented artists. It was with great excitement and, oh, my God, that we even made the list of nominees. Then, to win… we were so excited. “It’s so cool. We’ve ordered the fancy plaque and we’re going to display it,” her husband, Ronald, agreed. Hostess City Hot Glass studio is located in downtown Savannah and was founded in 2018 by Martinez. In addition to the art studio, Hostess City Hot Glass offers chances to do some hands-on work of your own. “We offer classes for people who’ve never taken glass blowing before, we do large team building events, we do demonstrations, and make glass that’s sold all around town and the country, as well as doing large installations. We just finished an installation for a children’s hospital in Pensacola depicting undersea life in glass to help calm children going into surgery.” Ronald Martinez grew up outside of Metter, but found his way to the west coast and met his future wife, Casey. “On our first date, Ronald told me he would be going back to Savannah. If I was serious, I needed to be willing to move to Savannah. On a first date!”
It must have stuck because the couple is here and their business is thriving. “We’ve grown so much in 3 years since Ronald started it,” Casey said. “We’ve grown from a little hole in the wall—garage—to a large, 2,000 square foot space on Montgomery Street.” Ronald teaches all of the classes, along with Sarah Sabol and two apprentices at the studio. “How did we find them?” Casey teased. “Believe it or not, they all took a class. That’s how we met them and they are all fabulous.” Most recently, Hostess City Hot Glass has created a buzz by hiding some of its glass creations throughout the city. “Yes! People love this. We do a monthly giveaway of our glass. We hide pieces of glass that were made right here in Savannah… in Savannah,” Casey said. “We want to go out and spread a little joy. Ronald went to Forsyth and hid glass all around. We thought it was just a one-time thing, but it has really taken off and we plan on doing it a lot.” “We had someone message us the other day who visited in town from New England. She had a picture of her mom who had found a piece of the glass and she was just beaming from ear-to-ear,” she shared. “We hid a whole lot of stuff, paperweights, floats, peaches—our hot ticket items—and for the next one, we’re going to be putting out a couple of larger, high-end pieces. We’re also thinking of putting things out in different places in the city. We may go out to Richmond
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Hill and Tybee.” Glass blowing was invented by Syrian craftsmen in the first century, B.C, but according to the Martinezes, the process remains mostly the same. “After nine years, I’ve watched a lot of glass blowing and it’s still fascinating and hypnotic to me,” Casey said. “There’s something primal about playing with fire and something about the way the light catches that’s so beautiful. People say they’re just going to come in the gallery and look for a bit, but they ended up staying for hours watching us work. It really sucks you in. It’s an ancient craft that hasn’t changed over 2,000 years.” “I could wander into a studio 1,000 years ago and pretty much use the same process and technique,” Ronald said. “Yes, we have technologically advanced temperature control and stuff like that, but this is a craft that has sustained over time. Mostly because the end product is just so beautiful. In some of the processes, you have to relax. The more intense you are, the more it will be reflected in what you’re doing and you have to just let go and ease into it. The more you do that, the more the glass will behave the way you want it to.” Casey said, “Parents bring their kids, we do birthday parties, and kids are the best glassblowers because they have no fear. They have the sense to know not to touch the super-hot items. But… they are fearless when trying to shape the glass on the table… really concentrating and just doing it. Adults—especially those who are
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RONALD MARTINEZ type A—well, you have to relax into it and feel the process.” “It’s a bit of a therapy session,” Ronald said. “We have an even mix of locals and visitors taking classes with us,” Casey continued. “We have people from out of town who’ll find us on Trip Advisor or Google, but then we’ll also have people come to take our class who live here and are looking for something fun or different to do. We pull people from all over.” Ronald explained the process some. “We start with 2000-degree molten glass that comes out of the furnace with the consistency of honey. Think of it as saltwater taffy. At the end of a blowpipe, you can manipulate it, add color to it, twist it into shapes and molds, make it into a paperweight, or blow it out to be an ornament. Then, we put it into the annealer where it cools over a 24–48hour period until it becomes hardened glass.” And now, winning Best Visual Artist, the Martinez greatly appreciated the recognition, particularly in this unique art form. “We have a sincere and deep appreciation of the support,” Casey said. “To be a small business owner during a pandemic is scary enough, but our business has grown exponentially. It’s because of the support, the word of mouth, and people getting excited about the Savannah hidden glass. We just appreciate Savannah rallying around us and helping us grow.” Ronald couldn’t agree more. “We’d love for everyone to come to try it out. Ours is a very hands-on process. We want folks to leave not only with an appreciation of a new art form, but also with the accomplishment of ‘Hey, I did that!’ It’s not something we made for you, but you made it for yourself. We appreciate the recognition and the support we’ve had from Savannah.” - By Marley Gibson
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Thank You For Voting Us Best Weight Loss Center! Best Med Spa Finalist 13 E. York St., Savannah, GA 31401
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The Kessinger Aesthetic Dermatology team would like to thank every single person who took the time to vote us the winner of “Best Weight Loss Center” and a finalist of “Best Med Spa”! Winning this award is a huge honor, and it encourages us to continue to work hard and to never get complacent. We offer a wide range of services including Botox, Fillers, Lasers, Facials, Chemical Peels, IV Therapy and so much more.We love helping our clients look and feel their best!
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Best Local Insurance Agent 912-319-0470 114 Canal St. Ste. 402, Pooler, GA
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It’s Hard To Stop A Trane.
HOURS Monday - Friday: Office Hours: 8am - 5pm
EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS 24/7 SERVICE 912-480-9377 1018 US HWY 80 W Pooler atlantichvac.net CONNECT SAVANNAH |
Atlantic HVAC is a full-service, licensed, and insured heating and air conditioning business. It is owned and operated by lifelong area residents, Josh and Leslie Belin. Our offices are in Pooler, conveniently located to serve the greater Savannah area, including surrounding counties. We are a Trane dealer, and proud to be one of the few certified Trane Comfort Specialists in the area. Atlantic HVAC can install all brands of HVAC units in residential homes, as well as commercial businesses. We also provide continuing service and maintenance for them, too. We consider it our mission to help keep our community comfortable by providing competitive prices and products to our clients. When we opened in May of 2016, Josh Belin was our sole employee. He worked out of his truck and a small, rented office. He worked 18 hours a day, six days a week. Slowly but surely, his hard work began to pay off. We began to hire more people, purchase more vehicles, and add more space. Six years and one pandemic later, Atlantic HVAC employs about 25 people, has a fleet of vehicles, and operates out of a 5000 square foot facility. Thankfully, the momentum hasn’t stopped, and we are continuing to grow every day. Atlantic HVAC is super proud to win Connect Savannah’s Best Heating and Air Service in Savannah for 2022! Having the community vote for us is an amazing feeling! It is a great boost for us, and we appreciate the recognition. We want the people who voted for us to know we take the title to heart. We feel integrity is the best way to gain and maintain clients. There are many facets of entrepreneurship, and while we may not always get it right the first time, our intention is to stick with it until we have made it right. Our reputation and the livelihood of our employees depends on our success, and our success depends on the community. There is no higher praise than getting your vote! There are so many people who support Atlantic HVAC that deserve a thank you. We thank our employees, past and present. We thank other contractors for working with us and granting us grace as we learned the ropes. We thank the supply houses, and most of all, we thank our AWESOME clients. We appreciate your business, Savannah! Keep it coming! 81
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Savannah Power Yoga opened its doors in January 2011 with the mission of providing a welcoming space for health and wellness, in community, through the consistent practice of yoga.
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Owner Kate Doran had been practicing yoga sporadically since 1998
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and found that once she committed to a consistent practice, it changed her life.
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“At first the changes were physical - my body got stronger and more toned and I had more energy. Over time I started to notice that I was more patient and less reactive both on and off my yoga mat.”
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Every yoga class at Savannah Power Yoga starts with a few moments to get centered. In a Power Yoga class, the pace picks up right away and the sequence of poses is designed to build flexibility, strength, and stamina. The arc of the class peaks and then finishes with some gentle, restorative poses designed to integrate the energy of the practice and leave students feeling calm.
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After years of volunteer teaching at the Senior Center on Bull Street, Kate decided to bring senior-focused yoga classes into Savannah Power Yoga and created the Spry Mind+Body methodology. She began training other teachers how to teach a safe and transformational yoga class to older students. Spry Mind+Body includes chair-based yoga and more traditional mat-based classes and serves a growing community of folks interested in yoga, but in need of a more mindful practice.
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WOOF GANG BAKERY AND GROOMING For more information please visit savannahpoweryoga.com and sprymindbody.com
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