Augusta, GA
Augusta Museum of History seeing increased traffic for Golf week
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – While golfers drive down Magnolia Lane, patrons have the chance to take a walk through history to see where it all began.
The Augusta Museum of History is seeing increased traffic during golf week.
“We are busy, no doubt about it,” said Nancy Glaser, executive director of the Augusta Museum of History.
The museum features a green jacket, photos and other golf memorabilia.
“What makes it special, the passion or the interest these people have in golf,” Glaser said.
Museums draw international visitors
Glaser said the museum expects a couple thousand patrons and locals to visit during tournament week.
“It’s an exciting time of year because we get, again, meet people from all over the world, come here. And literally they do. I’ve met Australians, English, Germans, Italians, Japanese, you name it, they’re coming through. And it’s just fun to meet people, whether you speak their language or not. Golf is international,” Glaser said.
She said visitors have an opportunity to learn backstories before they attend the tournament.
“The opportunity to share stories is what museums do, and that is our primary focus. We want to share stories. And every chance we get, we are able to share those stories,” Glaser said.
Glaser said the community benefits from the increased traffic.
“And they’re coming not just to the museum, but they’re eating in our restaurants, they’re shopping in our stores. And that’s part of it too. The community is benefiting by all this as well,” she said.
Other museums hosting events
The Augusta Jewish Museum will be open every day next week, from Sunday to Sunday. Visitors can explore the Jewish history in Augusta and notable Jewish golfers. On Friday, April 10, the museum will host a special tournament week event from 5 to 8 p.m.
The Lucy Laney Museum is bringing the history and role of Black caddies to life with the Man on the Bag Experience. Actors will portray notable caddies like Willy ‘Pappy’ Stokes, the godfather of caddies. That event will be April 8 at the Lucy C. Laney Museum from 6 to 7:30
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Broad Street Improvement Project is continuing through downtown Augusta, with ongoing work impacting traffic flow in several areas.
Crews are working in the center lanes between 7th and 8th streets as part of continued median construction.
The inside lanes are currently closed. Outside lanes remain open in both directions.
Crews are also working on sections of Broad Street between 12th and 13th streets.
In this section, outside lanes are closed, but inside lanes remain open.
The sidewalk is back open and all businesses are accessible.
Drivers and pedestrians are urged to use caution in work zones and follow posted signs.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Schools across the area are adjusting graduation plans ahead of possible storms Friday evening.
In Columbia County:
Grovetown High School’s graduation will be held indoors at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center, officials said.
The move is based on safety requirements that would require evacuation of Evans Towne Center Park if lightning develops and on the time needed to relocate essential equipment.
Doors at the Performing Arts Center will open at 5:15 p.m. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m.
Students received a limited number of inclement weather tickets during graduation practice, and those tickets will be required for entry.
Tickets originally designated for Evans Towne Center Park will not be valid at the indoor venue.
A livestream will be available at https://bit.ly/ccsdlive.
In McDuffie County:
“Due to the high probability of dangerous weather Friday evening, May 22, Thomson High School’s Class of 2026 voted overwhelmingly to postpone graduation” to May 23 at 9 a.m., according to an announcement.
In Glascock County:
The graduation ceremony has been moved to the K-12 gym located at 1230 Panther Way, according to school officials.
Seniors were given 6 tickets for family members to receive preferred seating. Ticket holders may enter from 5:30 p.m. until 6:15 p.m.
Doors will open to the public at 6:15 p.m.
The ceremony will be live on Facebook, and overflow seating will be available in the cafeteria with a livestream.
“Thank you for your understanding as we work to ensure a safe and memorable evening for our graduates and families,” the school said in a statement.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating an Augusta mom and daughter.
17-year-old Rihanna and 1-year-old Ylani Williams, were last seen on May 21st around 2:00 pm.
Authorities say they were walking around 1814 Fayetteville Drive.
Rihanna last seen wearing a blue shirt, black tights, and red sandals. It is unknown what Ylani was wearing.
Anyone with information concerning these missing persons are asked to please contact the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office 706-821-1020 or 706-821-1080.
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