Augusta, GA

2026 Masters Tees Off Next Thursday, April 9th – The Lasco Press

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April 3, 2026

2026 Masters Tees Off Next Thursday, April 9th – The Lasco Press

Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, GA — April 2, 2026

The 2026 Masters is set to tee off a week from today. Millions will watch on television with coverage from Prime Video, ESPN, Paramount+, and CBS. The weekend schedule is listed below.

Thursday, April 9 (Round 1):
1 p.m.–3 p.m. (Prime Video)
3 p.m.–7:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Friday, April 10 (Round 2):
1 p.m.–3 p.m. (Prime Video)
3 p.m.–7:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Saturday, April 11 (Round 3):
12 p.m.–2 p.m. (Paramount+)
2 p.m.–7 p.m. (CBS)
Sunday, April 12 (Round 4):
12 p.m.–2 p.m. (Paramount+)
2 p.m.–7 p.m. (CBS)

Photo Courtesy of Augusta National Golf Club

A ticket to watch the tournament live at Augusta National Golf Club is one of the harder to acquire in all of sports. If you are lucky enough to score an admission, you might be wondering about securing a place to stay in the greater Augusta area.

Ahead of this year’s tournament, Rotogrinders.com analyzed over 1,000 accommodation listings in Augusta, Georgia and its surrounding areas on Booking & Airbnb to determine how much higher accommodation prices are during the tournament compared to the week before and after.

According to the results of the analysis (when looking at accommodation for 2 adults during the Masters between the 8th and 13th of April in Augusta & its surrounding areas):

A 5-night stay on Booking during the Masters costs (on average) $5,643, which is 150.4% more than the week before and 537.7% more than the week after.
A 5-night stay on Airbnb during the Masters costs (on average) $7,844, which is 23.0% more than the week before and 175.9% more than the week after.
When Booking & Airbnb data is combined, a 5-night stay during the Masters costs (on average) $6,744, which is 56.3% more than the week before and 261.8% more than the week after.

As of today (when looking at accommodation for 2 adults during the Masters between the 8th and 13th of April in Augusta & its surrounding areas):

The most expensive option on Airbnb is a 3-bedroom house located walking distance from the Augusta National Golf Club for $55,715.
The cheapest option on Airbnb is a 1-bedroom rental unit located 8 miles from the Augusta National Golf Club for $428.
At least 45 accommodation listings on Airbnb during the Masters are currently listed for more than $15,000 for the 5-night stay.
The most expensive option on Booking is a king room in a 3-star inn located 2.5 miles from the Augusta National Golf Club for $10,687.
The cheapest option on Booking is a king room in an inn located 7 miles from the Augusta National Golf Club for $765.

Date	Booking Average Price	Airbnb Average Price Advertisement	Booking & Airbnb Combined Average Price
1 Week Before Average Price (1-6 April)	$2,253	$6,378	$4,316 Advertisement
Masters Average Price (8-13 April)	$5,643	$7,844	$6,744
1 Week After Average Price (15-20 April) Advertisement	$885	$2,843	$1,864

So if you are going, bring your big checkbook.

Methodology

In total, 1,061 Airbnb & Booking.com accommodation listings near Augusta, Georgia (and its surrounding areas) were collected for the purpose of the 2026 analysis.
The dates were pre-set from the 8th of April to 13th of April 2026, which was then compared to average prices of 5-night stays on the same days of the week in the weeks before and after the Masters (1-6 April & 15-20 April).
The accommodation search was pre-set for 2 adults.

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Augusta, GA

10th annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival draws crowds despite heat

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June 19, 2026

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10th annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival draws crowds despite heat

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The 10th annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival brought families to the Augusta Fairgrounds on Friday despite the muggy heat.

Cultural and community-focused events, live music performances and food trucks were available at the celebration.

Tonia Hill, attending the Juneteenth celebration, said she loves the holiday and is supporting the community, though she acknowledged the weather conditions.

“I love Juneteenth. And I’m supporting everybody. It’s hot. It’s hot. It’s hot,” Hill said.

The festival runs until 10 p.m.

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Augusta, GA

Augusta Dream Center sees surge in families needing food as summer begins

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June 19, 2026

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Augusta Dream Center sees surge in families needing food as summer begins

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta Dream Center is seeing more families turn to its food pantry this summer as children lose access to school lunches.

Organizations like the Augusta Dream Center see a surge in families who relied on school lunches during the academic year, according to Hallie Kohan, assistant director.

“We see a lot more families that have young kids who are in need that simply don’t have those meals they are normally getting,” Kohan said. “We see an influx of families that come through.”

Demand is up, but the food supply is not keeping pace.

“Right now we are having some food distribution issues so while we are seeing an increase in families, we are seeing a decrease in the amount of food coming through our doors,” Kohan said.

The center is asking the community to host food drives or donate kid-friendly items such as mac and cheese and oatmeal.

Every Sunday the Dream Center opens its doors for a hot meal, serving as many as 120 people.

“Families can come in and get their hot meal. They sit down, it’s dignified, it’s a diner,” Kohan said. “It’s a welcoming experience for kids to come in and not feel like they are in need.”

No paperwork is required to receive help.

“Just because you think someone is in a great situation, in today’s economy you never know,” Kohan said. “It could be your neighbor, mom, or best friend.”

The Augusta Dream Center food pantry is open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon and Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. Hot meals are served Sundays from 5 to 6 p.m.

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Augusta, GA

Progress continues on James Brown Linear Park in downtown Augusta

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June 19, 2026

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Progress continues on James Brown Linear Park in downtown Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Construction continues on the James Brown Linear Park in downtown Augusta, with ceiling tiles now installed inside the park structures.

The tiles feature designs showcasing the Godfather of Soul from different years in his career.

According to the city, the completed park will include an interactive water feature that will “dance” to Brown’s greatest hits. A statue of the music icon will return to a new stage at the park.

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