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Dave Loggins, composer of CBS' Masters theme song 'Augusta,' dies at 76

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2 years ago

July 13, 2024

Dave Loggins, composer of CBS' Masters theme song 'Augusta,' dies at 76

There are few events in all of professional sports with as much tradition involved as the annual Masters’ tournament at Augusta National. But perhaps the most iconic tradition involved with the tournament may just be the longstanding theme song associated with the event.

The theme song, which is justly named “Augusta,” was written by Dave Loggins in 1981 after Loggins played the course that spring.

Unfortunately, Loggins passed away on Wednesday at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 76. But his legacy lives on thanks to a number of his hit songs, including “Augusta,” “Please Come To Boston,” and his 1984 “Nobody Loves Me Like You Do” duet with Anne Murray. On top of that, Loggins (also a distant cousin of Kenny Loggins) still remains the only unsigned artist to ever win a CMA award.

In a 2019 conversation with the Associated Press, Loggins detailed how he got the inspiration for “Augusta.” He said it was aided by the beauty of the historic golf course.

“I stopped for a minute, looked up at the pine trees and the wind down there was just different in some regards,” Loggins told the Associated Press. “Spiritually it was different. That course was just a piece of art. I looked over at some dogwoods and, man, I just started writing the song in my head which is what I do when I get inspired. I had the first verse before I even got off the course.”

Just a year after Loggins released it, “Augusta” was picked up by CBS and has been used as the theme song for the tournament ever since. In his obituary published by The Tennessean, the theme is named the “longest-running sports theme in history”.

“Augusta”, which CBS uses during broadcasts of the tournament without any words, actually does have words in the original version made by Loggins. These lyrics largely correlate with all of the sights and sounds around the course that CBS broadcaster Jim Nantz typically starts with in his yearly opening monologue of the event.

Golf fans and CBS alike would be much worse off without “Augusta” as the longstanding theme song of the Masters. So at least in the eyes of most of the sports world, Loggins has left quite an imprint.

[The Tennessean, Golf Digest]

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Protestors in downtown Augusta speak out after strikes on Iran

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3 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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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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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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