Joe Garrett writes a weekly Sunday column for the Time-Georgian's "Southern Spice" section. His column has been given three awards by the Georgia Press Association, including the Joe Parham Trophy in the humorous column category and the Otis A. Brumby Trophy in the serious column category.

Garrett graduated from the University of Georgia's Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. He specialized in studying public relations and business.

In addition to writing, Garrett works as a financial advisor as head of Garrett & Robinson Investment Management & Wealth Planning. Atlanta Magazine named him a five-star wealth manager, and the Time-Georgian has named his firm best financial advisor/planner four times.

Garrett lives with his wife, Ali, and their sons in Carrollton, Georgia.