Augusta GA

AUGUSTA, Ga. — A couple hours after the 2026 Masters began Thursday morning, I set out to walk all 18 holes with three goals in mind: Watch some golf, offset the caloric intake of Augusta National’s press center (which Willy Wonka would deem a bit decadent) and take some time to admire the little things.

Spieth made a messy bogey on the 15th hole, but downplayed a distraction afterward. Plus, more on Rory McIlroy and the numbers that stood out after Round 1.

If you're looking for some late-night-after-a-day-at-the-Masters fun, the website Yelp has reviews for some local bars that are not too far from The Augusta National and are open late, and known for socializing and having fun, especially during Masters Week. Check out this list of bars from throughout the Augusta area. Comments have been edited for length...

On a busy December afternoon, Adam Betuel was trying to calculate whether he had time to see about a bird. Sure, he had work and kids, and sure, he’d have to drive at least two hours from Atlanta to Augusta. But a Georgia birder group chat had just alerted him to something unusual: A groove-billed ani had been spotted in the eastern part...

A video from TheVIPSeat on Instagram shows many of the 2,000 private jets which have descended on Augusta Regional/Bush Field during Masters week

Jacob Bridgeman, a former Clemson Tiger, ensured that his first round at Augusta National Golf Club was anything but quiet. Bridgeman shot a 1-under 71 in his Masters debut on Thursday, finishing with a 50-foot birdie shot on the 18th hole that sent him into a tie for 10th and gave Clemson fans a moment to hold onto. It wasn’t a flawless...

Want to find affordable Georgia cities where your retirement money actually lasts?. These 10 cities offer low prices and friendly neighbors!. Small-town charm meets serious affordability in Americus. This southwest Georgia gem feels like stepping into a simpler time. The historic downtown showcases beautiful brick buildings that have stood for...

AUGUSTA, Ga. — A man who escaped custody while receiving medical treatment was captured less than 24 hours later in Augusta, and a woman found with him has also been arrested, authorities said. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Gang Task Force, working with the United States Marshals Service, apprehended...

UPDATE, 9:33 am – Per RCSO, Davis Stobo has been located. *** AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing man. 40-year-old Davis Stobo was last seen on Thursday, April 09th, around 5:45 pm when he separated from his friend at the Augusta National near Hole 17. He was […]

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Georgia State Patrol arrested a teenager accused of running from them. 17-year-old Luke Daniel Sachau took off from troopers on April 6th on Bobby Jones Expressway. Reports say the teen, who was driving a BMW, was clocked at 137 at one point during the chase. Sachau was reportedly seen throwing […]