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Delta adds nonstop Augusta flights for 2024 Masters Week

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2 years ago

January 23, 2024

Delta adds nonstop Augusta flights for 2024 Masters Week

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Delta Air Lines says it’s expanding its nonstop flight offerings for this year’s Masters Tournament week April 7-15, doubling its capacity from last year.

The schedule includes nine routes — six of them new this year — with more than 1,300 seats daily to Augusta Regional Airport.

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The schedule includes new routes from Washington, D.C., Boston and Austin, cities where passenger demand for nonstop service to the Masters is high, along with flights from New York-JFK, Palm Beach and Orlando.

Delta will also resume flights from LaGuardia and Detroit and expand services from Atlanta.

Here’s Delta’s full Masters week flying schedule:

Atlanta: Seven daily trips from April 7-14 and eight trips on April 15, via Delta Connection and Delta.
Austin: One new daily flight April 10 and 15 via Delta Connection.
Boston: New daily flight from April 7-15 via Delta Connection.
Detroit: One daily flight from April 7-15 via Delta on April 10 and 15 and Delta Connection on other days.
New York JFK: One new daily flight April 10 and 15 via Delta Connection.
New York LaGuardia: Two daily Delta Connection trips from April 7-14 (second flight is new in 2024) and one Delta flight April 15.
Orlando: One new daily flight April 10 and 15 on a Boeing 717.
Palm Beach: One new daily flight on April 10 and 15 on a Boeing 717.
Washington Reagan National: One new daily flight April 10 and 15 via Delta Connection.

Augusta Regional Airport’s other carrier, American Airlines, typically adds to its schedule for Masters Week, as well.

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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 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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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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