Augusta, GA
Augusta Women in Sixth Place at the Valspar Augusta Invitational with One Round to Go – Augusta University
Augusta, Ga.- In the annual Valspar Augusta Invitational at Forest Hills Golf Club, the Augusta women are in sixth place with two rounds in the books. Sara Adams is the low Jaguar in 13th place at 1-under-par. Missouri has a nine shot lead over Furman with Kentucky in third place.
| 1. Missouri | -12 |
| 2. Furman | -3 |
| 3. Kentucky | -1 |
| 4. Indiana | +7 |
| 4. Minnesota | +7 |
| 6. Augusta | +13 |
| 7.Xavier | +14 |
| 8. Yale | +20 |
| 8. Columbia | +20 |
| 10. North Florida | +21 |
| 11. Georgia Southern | +25 |
| 11. Coastal Carolina | +25 |
| 13. Georgia State | +33 |
| 14. Western Kentucky | +34 |
| 15. Daytona St. | +49 |
| 16. Northern Illinois | +50 |
| 17. Illnois St. | +52 |
Adams shot rounds of 73-70 and had pretty clean scorecards all day. She had four total birdies and three total bogeys, including just a single bogey in round two.
Puntita Pawichai posted rounds of 71-74 and is 1-over-par, which is good enough for 19th place.
The third counting scores were turned in by Marine Legentil with rounds of 76-72. Legentil is 4-over-par. She had a combined six birdies between the two rounds.
Freshman Danielle Higbeen shot 77-76 and is 9-over-par after the first two rounds. Higbee had five birdies on the day.
Sofia Valera had rounds of 77-78 and three total birdies.
Sunday’s final round will be a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m.
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Augusta, GA
Burger King employee dispute ends in shooting near Augusta Mall
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A fight between two Burger King employees ended in a shooting Friday evening inside the restaurant on Wrightsboro Road, across from the Augusta Mall, law enforcement officials say.
The victim was taken to an Augusta hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to law enforcement sources. The employee who had the gun was arrested, authorities said.
It’s unclear what started the argument. Crime scene investigators were called to the scene. We sent our crews to the scene as well.
This is not the first time a dispute inside an Augusta Burger King ended with gunfire. Earlier this year, a dispute at the Burger King on Deans Bridge Road ended with shots fired.
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Augusta, GA
2026 Spring Greek Festival underway in Downtown Augusta this weekend
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The 2026 Spring Greek Festival is underway in Downtown Augusta this weekend, May 1-3.
It’s being hosted by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church at 953 Telfair Street, and admission is free.
Attendants can enjoy authentic Greek cuisine, live music and a variety of craft vendors.
The hours Friday and Saturday are11 a.m. until 9 p.m., and the hours Sunday will be 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.
The event is rain or shine.
Photojournalist credit: Avery Van Dusen
Augusta, GA
Augusta Arsenal announces partnership with Arsenal Football Development
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta Arsenal Soccer Club announced a partnership with Arsenal Football Development, the global coaching and development program of Arsenal Football Club.
The partnership connects Augusta Arsenal to Arsenal’s player development model. The club said it will bring coaching education, training methodology and development opportunities to players and coaches.
Augusta Arsenal coaches will participate in a development curriculum designed to elevate training standards and player growth. Players will benefit from expanded development opportunities, including access to training resources and future programming connected to Arsenal’s global network.
Augusta Arsenal Soccer Club was founded in 1982. The club serves over 700 players and families across the CSRA.
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