Augusta, GA
CROWNE PLAZA NORTH AUGUSTA READY TO WELCOME MASTERS PATRONS
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Masters Week in the Augusta, Ga. area is a time-honored tradition that celebrates the sport of golf, and the Crowne Plaza North Augusta offers guests a wide array of exceptional amenities and activities during the international sporting event. From uniquely crafted menus and handcrafted specialty cocktails to private dining and special events, the upscale hotel offers enhanced amenities during this year’s Masters:
- Specialty cocktail upon arrival
- Daily transportation to Augusta National begins at 7 a.m.
- Live music from Thursday – Saturday
- Cigar and bourbon pairings on the rooftop and lobby patio bars
- Daily grab-and-go continental breakfast available for purchase
- Welcome amenities
- Putting greens
- Cornhole on the outdoor turfed courtyard
- Private dining room that seats up to 20
- More than 5,000 sq ft of ballroom space for private events
- Smaller private rooms for special events
For details about customized events during The Masters, contact General Manager Greg Greenawalt at [email protected] or Director of Sales Jeannine Steinkuhl at [email protected]. For room reservations or more information about Crowne Plaza North Augusta, call (803) 349-8400 or visit www.crownenorthaugusta.com
Ranked in the Top Five Crowne Plaza hotels in the U.S. for service and product quality and the recipient of TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice Award for the fourth year in a row, the upscale hotel embraces modern southern hospitality in its service, design, and décor. The hotel’s amenities include the award-winning Salt + Marrow Kitchen, led by the immensely talented Executive Chef Dominic Simpson, an upscale casual restaurant featuring mouthwatering, open flamed wood-fired cuisine, and Jackson’s Bluff, the hotel’s rooftop bar, which has sweeping panoramic views of the Savannah River and Augusta skyline.
About Crowne Plaza North Augusta
Crowne Plaza North Augusta opened in the heart of Riverside Village at Hammond’s Ferry in January 2019. The five-story upscale hotel has 180 guestrooms and suites, a 120-seat restaurant and bar, a rooftop bar; 11,000 square feet of technologically advanced meeting space; 5,400 sq.- ft ballroom; 6,000 sq. ft. of outdoor meeting and event space; outdoor pool; and fitness center featuring Peloton Bikes. Designed to be the town center and an inviting meeting spot for locals and visitors, Crowne Plaza North Augusta embraces modern southern hospitality in its service, design, and décor. Interiors blend the warm sophistication of southern heritage and leisure sports with a welcoming and contemporary industrial aesthetic.
Connect with Crowne Plaza on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crowneplazanorthaugusta.
Instagram: www.instagram.com/crowneplazanorthaugusta
About NorthPointe Hospitality Management, LLC
NorthPointe Hospitality Management, a recognized leader in managing and developing hotels and resorts, delivers exceptional investment returns by deploying cutting-edge techniques in financial management, guest services, quality assurance, and human resources. From beachfront builds to historic renovations, NorthPointe Hospitality’s expanding portfolio includes the Hilton Garden Inn in Albany, Ga.; The Historic Partridge Inn – Curio by Hilton in Augusta, Ga.; The Lawrence Tapestry Hotel (in development – Lawrenceville, Ga.); Holiday Inn Express Charleston Medical Area; The Beach House Restaurant (Jekyll Island, Ga.); and the boutique Beachview Club Hotel on Jekyll Island. The company’s dynamic leadership team has over 40 years of experience with the country’s largest franchise, construction, banking, and third-party management companies. For more information, visit www.northph.com.
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Augusta, GA
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, GA
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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Augusta, GA
Popn’ Off Gourmet Popcorn opens on Broad Street in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A new gourmet popcorn shop has opened on Broad Street, bringing a Chicago-style twist to downtown Augusta.
Popn’ Off Gourmet Popcorn and Nuts, located at 716 Broad Street next to the Miller Theater, opened late last year. Owner Sheila Jones moved to Augusta from Chicago, where she said gourmet popcorn has a strong following.
“I’m from Chicago where gourmet popcorn is kind of a big deal,” Jones said.
Specialty flavors made in house
The shop offers specialty flavors including caramel, strawberry drizzle, peppermint, Oreo, green apple, and peanut butter — all made in house. Jones said the experience starts before customers even reach the counter.
“The smell is part of the experience. Green apple, strawberry, strawberry drizzle with chocolate. We have a new peanut butter flavor I just did,” Jones said.
A business built for family
Jones said her move to Augusta and her decision to open the business were driven by her son, who is on the autism spectrum. She said she believed he would be more comfortable in Augusta and wanted to build something that would benefit him long-term.
“I wanted him to have something when he gets older. He has a job already if he wants one. He already has a business,” Jones said.

Jones said starting the business has been harder than she expected. She handles most operations herself, with some help from family. She said the purpose behind the shop keeps her motivated.
“Coming into this every day is fulfilling because I built it. I’m building it and I just wanna see how high we’ll go,” Jones said.
Popn’ Off Gourmet Popcorn and Nuts is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The shop is also holding a pop-up Saturday at noon on Gordon Highway.
Here’s a link to their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584084467886#
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