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
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
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
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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