In pictures: Greek Festival May 3
Greek food and Greek culture are taking center stage at this weekend’s festival which wraps up May 4. The final day will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 953 Telfair St. Mike Adams is a veteran photographer who has won multiple...
‘We’re still here:’ Adath Yeshurun Synagogue celebrates 100th anniversary
Bruce's Field held a watch party for the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. The CEO of the Aiken Horse Park Foundation talked about the short careers of race horses. Funeral arrangements have been announced for the Columbia County deputy who was killed in a shooting on Interstate 20 on Saturday. Legendary...
Golf Legend and Augusta Native Jim Dent Dies at 85
Jim Dent, the Augusta-born golf legend whose booming drives and steady play made him a fixture on the PGA and Senior PGA Tours, died Friday at the age of 85. Dent, who grew up just blocks from Augusta National Golf Club, was a familiar face in the city’s golf community for more than six decades. He learned the game...
Black Wall Street Augusta launches to boost Black-owned businesses
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — black Wall Street Augusta is officially launching. The city is establishing a designated Black business district to honor the legacy of African American entrepreneurship and fuel economic growth. It covers parts of Walton Way, Laney Walker, Broad Street, East Boundary, and more—an area already...
Five-mile funeral cortege precedes service for Columbia County deputy
The route for a slain Columbia County deputy's funeral cortege has been announced to allow residents on roadsides to pay their respects. The service for Deputy Brandon Sikes will be at noon May 5 at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center in Evans, with the Rev. John Kenney officiating. Sikes died April 26 in a...
Jags Drop Their First Game of the Conference Tournament, Play Again Saturday Night
Dahlonega, Ga. - In a winner's bracket game of the Peach Belt Conference Tournament, Columbus State knocked off Augusta 6-1 as AU suffers their first loss in the double elimination tournament. The Jaguars are 13-39 on the year while the Cougars are 29-20. Augusta is scheduled to play late Saturday against either...
How to Sell Your House Fast in Augusta, GA: Tips and Strategies
1. Identify Your Needs2. Clean and Organize3. Highlight Key Features4. Enhance Curb Appeal5. Hire an Experienced Local Real Estate Agent6. Consider a Cash Buyer7. Optimize Online Listings8. Negotiate with Confidence9. Be Flexible with Closing DatesImportant Considerations. Are you looking to sell your Augusta, GA...
North Augusta hosts second annual Touch a Truck event
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The weekend continued Saturday across the river at True North Church with North Augusta’s second Touch a Truck. This event gives kids the chance to explore vehicles like fire trucks, police cars, construction equipment and much more. Tons of cool customized cars were out,...
One-mile walk around AU’s campus shows unity in fight against cancer
Legendary Black golfer and Augusta native, Jim Dent, dies at 85. Trailblazing Black golfer and Augusta native Jim Dent died on May 2 at age 85. He was recovering from a recent stroke. Updated: 5 hours ago. The Peach Festival in the town of Johnston showcased military members, pageant winners...
Jim Dent, a Black golf pioneer, dies at 85
Jim Dent, a pioneering Black golfer, one of the PGA Tour’s longest hitters and a 12-time winner on what is now PGA Tour Champions, died at age 85 on Friday. Dent, who died a week before his birthday in his native Augusta, Ga., was recovering from the effects of a stroke, the PGA Tour said on its website.
