Augusta, GA

Delta Airlines Just Made It Easier To Get To Augusta For The Masters

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2 years ago

January 30, 2024

Delta Airlines Just Made It Easier To Get To Augusta For The Masters

There are some sandwiches in this world that are worth traveling for and the pimento cheese one served at the Masters Tournament, just might be worth the trip. We’re not saying you are required to fly to Augusta to test this theory, but if you wanted to do just that, Delta Airlines just made it a whole lot easier.

Delta Airlines announced that to help fans get to the greens, they are adding more flights to Augusta Regional Airport this year. New routes will ferry fans to the Masters from Atlanta, Washington D.C., Boston, Austin, New York, Palm Beach, and Orlando. According to Delta, that will add up to over 1,300 seats available for folks wanting to visit Augusta in April.

“Delta will provide golf enthusiasts worldwide with increased access to the game with over 200 convenient one-stop connections to Augusta,” Joe Esposito, Delta’s S.V.P. of Network Planning said in a press release. And while he didn’t say “sandwich enthusiasts” in his statement, it was clearly implied that Delta will get both golf and pimiento cheese fans to the Augusta National Golf Club with ease. This year’s Masters Tournament is April 11 through April 14.

Even if you’re not a golf fan, there are plenty of reasons to take advantage of the new flights and book a trip to Augusta. Georgia’s third-largest city boasts plenty of culture, including the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History, the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, and the Augusta Museum of History. When (if?) you get tired of pimento cheese sandwiches, spots like The Boll Weevil Cafe and Abel Brown Southern Kitchen/Oyster Bar will have you booking trips to Augusta even when the Masters is over.

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Protestors in downtown Augusta speak out after strikes on Iran

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10 hours ago

March 1, 2026

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Protestors in downtown Augusta speak out after strikes on Iran

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Local protestors made their voices heard after Israel and the U.S. announced strikes on Iran Saturday, ones that killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reports say.

Protesters lined 13th Street in Downtown Augusta and walked across the river to North Augusta to make sure as many people as possible heard them.

50501 CSRA already had a march planned for Saturday, but in light of the strikes on Iran, decided to expand its focus.

Local leaders spoke about their concerns for the strikes, and roughly 60 people showed up to share theirs as well.

One of the event organizers said to make your voice heard your voice heard.

“Just call your people, call your representatives, if you don’t like that Iran was bombed, I don’t either. But call people and let them know, email them. Let it be relentless. Congress did not approve this. They have a say in this,” Zee Cook said.

The strike is being called “Operation Epic Fury,” with Iran responding with multiple missile and drone strikes across the Middle East.

In a social media post, President Trump said the bombing of the country will continue “as long as necessary.”

People across the world began lining the streets as well in support and against the decision.

Leaders across the world reacted to the news, including those in Georgia and South Carolina.

There’s a protest planned in Charleston and other regional cities this week.

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Lock and Dam Park closing to public for a month in Augusta

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22 hours ago

February 28, 2026

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Lock and Dam Park closing to public for a month in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The city of Augusta announced a temporary closure of New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park.

Closure of the park at 2105 Lock and Dam Road will allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to repair the lock and dam structure.

The park will be closed from March 4 to April 7.

All areas of the park will be closed.

However, the Baurle Boat Ramp will remain open and accessible to the public for fishing and boating activities.

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Augusta 911 call center earns statewide honor

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1 day ago

February 28, 2026

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Augusta 911 call center earns statewide honor

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta 911 center has been named 2025 Communications Center of the Year at the Georgia Emergency Communications Conference in Athens.

The award recognizes excellence in public safety communications, innovation, leadership and service.

The award recognizes a center that demonstrates strong performance in emergency response coordination, training, technology and community engagement.

The Augusta center was selected among agencies statewide for its consistent service, professional standards and coordination with public safety partners.

“This recognition reflects the work our team does every single day,” said Daniel R. Dunlap, 911 director. “Our communications officers are the first point of contact during some of the most difficult moments in a person’s life. They provide reassurance, direction and critical coordination until help arrives. I am incredibly proud of the dedication and strength they show.”

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