William Thornley Photography

06/28/2026

Just one of our captures after the storm last night.

06/23/2026

SHARE YOUR SUMMER MEMORIES WITH ANDERSON MAGAZINE!

Some of our favorite memories aren't made on expensive vacations—they're made right here at home.
For an upcoming Anderson Magazine feature, we're looking for local families to share the traditions that make summer special.

Do you have:
🌭 An annual Fourth of July cookout?
🏕️ A favorite camping trip destination?
🚤 A cherished lake weekend tradition?
👵 A special memory with grandparents that has been passed down through generations?
🍅 A family recipe that always makes an appearance at summer gatherings?
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A family reunion tradition everyone looks forward to each year?
☀️ A favorite local spot where your family loves spending time together?

We want to hear your stories—and see your photos! Please - no AI ChatGPT generated responses - we want to hear from you - your actual words/thoughts/memories!! Our upcoming feature will celebrate the traditions, recipes, places, and people that make summer in our community so meaningful.
Share your photos and stories in the comments, send us a message, or email them to us for a chance to be featured in an upcoming issue of Anderson Magazine.
Because sometimes the best memories are made close to home.

05/29/2026

Today is National Rescue Dog Day… and for us at the GELA Foundation, it’s personal.

This foundation began with one extraordinary rescue dog named Gela. Gela wasn’t “just a dog.” She was the kind of soul that changes people. The kind that walks into your life and quietly teaches you what unconditional love really looks like. She loved everyone. Every person. Every child. Every dog. Every moment. She never met a stranger and she never met a dog she didn’t want to be friends with.

She showed us grace.
She showed us loyalty.
She showed us that love doesn’t care where you came from.
And maybe that’s why rescue dogs are so special.

Somewhere along the way, despite whatever they’ve been through… abandonment, neglect, fear, hunger, loss… they still choose love. They still wag their tails. They still trust again. They still curl up beside you like you are the greatest thing they’ve ever known.

Rescue dogs don’t care if your house is perfect. They don’t care what kind of car you drive. They don’t care about bad days, messy hair, or broken hearts. They just love you.

And honestly? Some of the very best dogs in this world are waiting in rescues and shelters right now for someone to simply give them a chance. That’s why we say:
Adopt - don't shop.
Get Extraordinary Love; ADOPT - extraordinary love absolutely comes from a rescue dog.

Gela’s legacy lives on in every life we save, every foster who says yes, every adopter who opens their heart, and every dog who gets a second chance.

So today, hug your rescue dogs a little tighter. Share their stories. Celebrate the ones we’ve loved and lost. And if you’ve ever thought about adopting… maybe this is your sign. Because one rescue dog changed our entire world.

05/29/2026

Calling All Dads (and the people who love them)!

We’re putting together our June Anderson Magazine Father’s Day Feature and we want YOUR input!
Tell us:
-What’s the BEST local Father’s Day gift idea?
-Favorite local restaurant for Dad?
-Best adventure or experience around Anderson & the Upstate?
-Golf outings, fishing trips, bourbon tastings, grilling gear, staycations, man-caves, local shops, outdoor fun — we want it ALL!

And dads… we especially want to hear from YOU - What would YOU actually love for Father’s Day this year?

Tag your favorite local businesses, experiences, restaurants, shops, guides, breweries, adventures, and hidden gems below for a possible feature in our upcoming article!

Drop your ideas in the comments or message us directly. Because the best Father’s Day gifts aren’t always things… sometimes they’re memories waiting to happen.

03/19/2026

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