Augusta, GA
Augusta ‘Art of Golf’ exhibit gives patrons a visit to the course
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – One artist is taking the famous swings of Tiger Woods, Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler and many more and transforming them into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Now you can check out a free pop-up gallery at Westobou in downtown Augusta.
Imagine an exhibit where patrons can visit the course through art. It’s an experience you’ll only get at Westobou with “The Art of Golf” gallery.
“We knew that the audience was in Augusta during this week so we wanted to sort of capitalize on that and host a sort of short pop-up featuring work that focused on golf,” said Westobou Executive Director, Matt Porter.
Crafted by artist and sports enthusiast, Ted Dimond, the exhibit takes visitors to the green through an array of colorful paintings of their favorite pro golfers.
“Some people are coming because they relate to the players that are depicted in these pictures. Some people to the historical events that are depicted. So, these are, in a sense, some of these are like the history of golf wins,” he said.
It’s the first time the non-profit has had a golf exhibit.
They say it’s a way to get more out-of-town visitors to the downtown area.
“One of the things that’s really a challenge for us is to get people to experience the entirety of Augusta during the masters. Getting people to explore different parts of the city will give them a better picture of how great our city is,” said Porter.
They’re giving patrons more opportunities to explore and take home some golf memorabilia from golf week in Augusta.
“It might be a good way to kind of celebrate the end of your experience in Augusta,” he said.
The exhibit is located at 1129 Broad Street and will be open until April 13.
If you’d like to take a piece or two home, the paintings are for sale.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Georgia Gubernational candidate Geoff Duncan made another appearance in Augusta on Monday, speaking at the IBEW Local 1579 on Reynolds Street.
Duncan is one of the three candidates vying for the Democratic nomination. Duncan said when he served as lieutenant governor of the state, he fought to expand access to health care in rural communities. He said if he’s elected, he’ll focus on lowering costs in other areas.
Duncan stopped by NewsChannel 6 ahead of the campaign stop to speak about his plans.
“Look, 90% of Georgians know what they’re talking about when they want to pass commonsense gun legislation like universal background checks, red flag laws, and in-home safe storage laws. As governor, I want to lead the charge, and I want to give political cover to those Republicans that want to do the right thing, build those consensus around those bills,” Duncan said. “I hope to get some of them the cosign that legislation. Because it meets people where they’re at. It’s common sense. Look, I don’t want anybody to ever walk by a television screen and make another excuse for a mass shooting when it could have been stopped. With just common sense laws that are on the books.”
Photojournalist credit: Regynal McKie
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Golden Harvest Food Bank is partnering with local legal organizations for the 15th Annual Georgia Food Frenzy.
The fundraising competition is held in partnership with Feeding Georgia, the Office of the Georgia Attorney General, the State Bar of Georgia, and the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia.
The two-week competition runs from April 20th through May 1st, and every dollar raised stays local, supporting Golden Harvest’s work across the state of Georgia.
Groups can register at www.galegalfoodfrenzy.org/sign-up, and registration will remain open throughout the competition.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Georgia gubernatorial candidate Geoff Duncan campaigned in Augusta ahead of Election Day, making stops at two churches and meeting with local faith leaders.
The former lieutenant governor visited Good Hope Baptist Church on Cedar Street, where he spoke with the Greater Augusta Interfaith Coalition’s “Music to the Polls” group.
Duncan told us that, if elected governor, he wants to expand Medicaid, pass what he called “common-sense gun legislation,” and create more economic opportunities statewide. He also pointed to affordability concerns impacting families and businesses.
“I want to take $1.7 billion of our state’s fund and wrap it around the axle of poverty,” Duncan said, adding that he wants to lower child care costs and improve temporary assistance programs.
Duncan also stopped at Miles Memorial Church on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
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