Augusta GA

McDonald Walker was arrested Friday, April 3, by Aiken Department of Public Safety on one charge of 3rd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor

Ervin Abbott is one of the few people at the Masters in Augusta this week that hopes everything he does is above par. For a week or so before and during the storied event, Abbott moves from his position as a culinary director for La Vida Hospitality which operates the Crooked Hammock Brewery and the Big Chill Restaurant in Barefoot Landing to executive chef...

The University of Georgia’s J.D. Culbreth’s leads the field at the annual Augusta Haskins Award Invitational presented by Valspar at Forest Hills Golf Club after two rounds of play Saturday, April 4. Culbreth shot a 5-under in the first round and 7-under in the second round to finish...

AUGUSTA, Ga. – When Derek Ernst departed Augusta National Golf Club, turning right onto Washington Road from Magnolia Lane that Friday afternoon in 2014, he figured he’d be back. He was right, though Ernst’s Masters return has come a dozen years later – and not in the way...

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Need Tylenol? Help yourself. How about a peppermint? That’s available, too. This afternoon, past Masters champions are allowed to invite a guest to play an 18-hole practice round at Augusta National Golf Club. Last year, Scottie Scheffler played with mom, Diane. On Sunday, Rory McIlroy will walk alongside dad , Gerry. When past Champions arrive at the 1st and 10th tee boxes, they’re...

AUGUSTA, Ga. — As Gerry McIlroy struck his tee shot on No. 1, a shout came from 20-feet behind. “Nice, dad,” hollered Rory, who was speaking with patrons on the left rope line. Moments earlier, the defending champion began his 2026 Masters preparation alongside his father and Augusta National member’s Jimmy Dunne and Michael Walrath. Walking (but not looping) with the foursome was Rory’s caddie, Harry Diamond...

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Masters week has arrived, and the betting board is doing exactly what you’d expect: Scottie Scheffler is on top — and everyone else is chasing. As of Monday morning, Scheffler sits as the clear favorite across major sportsbooks, hovering around the +300 to +500 range, reinforcing his status as the man to...

Augusta National has been shaped as much by what was lost as by what was built. The riding trails that were never cleared. The tennis courts that were never laid. The real estate lots around the property that sat unsold. Most of those ghosts have faded entirely from memory. Except...

Richmond County’s retail scene is buzzing this month, with several stores hiring for friendly, customer-focused roles. Whether you’re looking for weekend work or a full-time management path, there’s something here for you.

The best barbecue in Georgia is often found far from the spotlight, in places you might only hear about through a tip from someone who knows. Across the state, pitmasters are keeping traditions alive with slow-smoked meats, wood-fired techniques, and recipes that have been passed down for years. These spots may sit in small towns, roadside buildings, or unassuming strip malls, but...