Fri, April 19, 2024

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Consumer Stories

Civil War: A Satire with Nothing to Say

The readout of the period in which we, Americans, currently coexist among the press and historians is a resounding “turbulent.” As citizens, we’re constantly being fed fear about our friends and neighbors, the political machine, and the future of Democracy. The worst prospect pushed is that of a second civil war. Writer and Director, Alex Garland, apparently recognized this and chose to exploit it in his new movie, aptly titled, Civil War. However, like the insidious deflections and projections by those holding legitimate power in our nation who would rather

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Consumer Stories

Five Star Lanes is calling your name

Even busy business folks need a morale and recreation boost occasionally and Five Star Lanes has an upcoming event that might be right up your alley. Save the date, Friday, April 26th at 1:00 pm to join Ft. Eisenhower’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) and the three area Chambers of Commerce (North Augusta, Augusta Metro & Columbia County) to celebrate the renovations of Five Star Lanes. The Grand Reopening event will feature free bowling and shoe rentals, food & cocktail samplings, and door prizes for the first 50 people. Five

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Consumer Stories

Four golf movies to celebrate the Masters

The legendary Masters Tournament kicks off at the Augusta National Golf Club for the 88th consecutive year today. It’s a tradition that adds to the list of reasons why Augusta is often on the map, and, naturally, is the biggest buzz in the city today. The game of golf is not as widely exploited in the movies as much as baseball, football, or other national pastimes, but it has been both the subject and story-driver of a handful of beloved films. While most tee-time fanatics will be watching the back-to-back

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Consumer Stories

Georgia film tax credit survives legislative review

The Georgia Legislature passed hundreds of bills, both statewide items and those addressing local concerns, in the just-ended 2024 legislative session and sent them to Gov. Brian Kemp (R) for his signature. House Bill 1180 was not among them which is good news for movie-making in Georgia. The bill would have revised one of the state’s most popular tax credit incentives, the one available to filmmakers to entice them to film productions in the Peach State. Productions are eligible for a tax break of up to 30%. Randy Davidson, Founder

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Consumer Stories

My Masters Journey: Changing Perspectives, Greater Appreciation

It has been thirty-five years since I attended my first Masters in 1989. Including the 1989 Masters, I have now attended at least one practice or tournament round of nine Masters, including five since I have resided here in Augusta. Although I was in awe the first time I stepped onto the Augusta National Golf Club, through these thirty-five years I have gained an even greater appreciation for how Augusta National conducts its tournament, its business, and itself as I have been able to observe things from a closer vantage

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Consumer Stories

Golfers teach golf and life skills before Masters

Last week, six Augusta National Women’s Amateur Players and a few golf legends spent an afternoon helping more than 25 young golfers from the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Augusta (BGCGA). The third annual Bank of America Play It Forward clinic was held at First Tee, a place students have learned since the 2021 Masters, when it was built to teach life skills and the game of golf. The event led to last week’s Augusta National Women’s Amateur (ANWA). Six amateur players and two legends from the world of golf,

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B2B Stories

Masters Week in the making: Here’s what’s happening in the CSRA

Days spent on the golf course watching some of the premier golfers in the world can turn into enjoying fine music at some of Augusta’s largest social events. Festivities kick off Saturday, April 6 with the Mayor’s Masters Reception at the Augusta Common at 836 Broad St. from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. It will feature live music, food, games for children and end with a fireworks display. The event is free to attend. Started in 1999 by then-Mayor Bob Young, it had originally always been held on Sundays. “Moving

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Consumer Stories

‘Late Night with the Devil’ brings us analog, anxiety, and A.I.

The new supernatural horror film “Late Night with the Devil” is a potential sleeper this spring, offering a dark, gore-y satire on the pitfalls of attaining fame. The film’s prologue takes us to 1977, when financial woes, political tensions, and cult frenzy seemed to fill the air – or at least the airwaves. We are introduced to a tape of the fictional late-night talk show Night Owls, hosted by Jack Delroy (played by David Dastmalchian). Jack has struggled over the years to compete with the ratings of Johnny Carson’s Tonight

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Consumer Stories

“PLAY BALL” with The Hyatt Agency

The Hyatt Agency, LLC www.thehyattagencyllc.com 706-343-8033 Call for a FREE quote today! Baseball will be back in full THIS FRIDAY at SRP Park. The Augusta GreenJackets take on the Columbia Fireflies for Opening Weekend going on April 5th-7th. For a second season, fans will enjoy “Thirsty Thursday” sponsored by The Hyatt Agency, LLC. Kevin Hyatt, owner of The Hyatt Agency, LLC, finds that the sponsorship, “shows how much we love our team that represents our community.” The Hyatt Agency, LLC’s Insurance offers a wide array of insurance options, specializing in

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B2B Stories

Changes to Augusta’s Masters Week traffic plan

Augusta’s traffic engineering division is ready to launch the traffic plan for Masters Week 2024. Assistant Director, John Ussery held a media briefing and outlined the plan. Much of it is familiar, steps created to improve traffic flow for the roughly 30,000 vehicles trying to access and depart the golf course. This year, however, the plan includes two major changes. A traffic light was installed at Washington Road and River Ridge Road. It is necessary because the Augusta National Golf Club (ANGC) purchased the former Electrolux building and turned it

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