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Ride-share services put on notice for Masters Week

Some new protocols are in place for Masters Week at the Augusta Regional Airport. Failure to comply can lead to vehicles getting towed. According to a news release from the airport for Masters® 2025, all “for hire” or commercial ground transportation operators that enter the premise i.e., taxies, limousines, hotel/motel shuttle vehicles, hospitality pickup vehicles, etc. cannot park on the curbside and must utilize the public parking lots for staging vehicles and passenger pickup. During the week of April 7th – 14th, the public parking rates will immediately transact at

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CSRA Caterers Master Crunch Time

Thousands of visitors from across the country and around the world are in town for the 89th Masters tournament. They are shopping with local retailers, staying in hotels and in homes that are rented out for the week. Those golf enthusiasts all have to eat somewhere, which is why restaurants are packed, and caterers are jumping to meet the demand. Fat Man’s Mill Café and Catering is swamped with catering jobs for small groups and corporate events. “We are closed for the week to focus on the Masters. For us,

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The Masters Welcome Mat is Out

Augusta is gearing up for the 2025 Masters Week that kicked off earlier this week with the first round for the Augusta National Women’s Amateur (ANWA) at Champions Retreat Golf Club in Evans. The final round will be played April 5th at Augusta National Golf Club (ANGC), followed by the Drive, Chip Putt competition on April 6th. The tournament practice rounds begin on April 7th. Destination Augusta says it is ready to welcome longtime visitors and newcomers to the Spring tradition. Bennish Brown, President and CEO, said Augusta was born

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Young golfers learn from the Pros!

With the Augusta National Women’s Amateur championship on the line this weekend, some contenders and legends took time out to teach Augusta children, thanks to a bank with locations in the CSRA. Rain on the course earlier in the week didn’t deter legends like Suzy Whaley (pictured) from helping lead a clinic for Augusta-area High School female golfers and a community golf clinic for kids from Boys & Girls Club of Greater Augusta and First Tee Augusta. The 4th Annual “Golf with Us Clinic” is an initiative sponsored by a

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Branching out from Augusta

While Augusta may be the focal point for golf fans traveling to the C.S.R.A., surrounding areas also have events and attractions for visitors. A prime example is Columbia County, where the Augusta National Women’s Amateur (ANWA) kicks off Masters Week events. The first practice round is today, April 2, at Champions Retreat Golf Club in Evans. It moves to the Augusta National Golf Club (ANGC) for the final round on April fifth. “The foot traffic is a little bit smaller than obviously it is at the Augusta National with there

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New Adventure for Fun and Entertainment Center

Today at 4 P.M, the Steudle (Elduets backwards) family is welcoming the community to their new location of Elduets Adventures, Events, and Treasures. The fun center is sharing the On Car Automotive building in between Davis and Baston Road at Washington Road adjacent to Masters GMC Auto Dealership. Enjoy some refreshments, get a free chair massage, and meet local artists. Visitors will have a chance to explore adventures like gem mining, the escape room, playing mini golf, experiencing the shooting alley, and shopping at their international gift shop full of

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Consumer Stories

New Club Car cart hits the links for golfing and giving

The Masters is a week away, when the golfing world will focus on Augusta, but before that, there is a tournament at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club in Savannah. It is part of the Korn Ferry Tour and sponsored by Club Car, based in Augusta. Club Car is rolling out a new version of its Tempo golf cart lineup at the tournament. It features an Automatic Park Brake, an electronic parking brake system that automatically engages when the vehicle stops, which eliminates abrupt stops. Jeff Tyminski, Vice President of

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Consumer Stories

10th Anniversary of Fun Business

A CSRA company is jumping into the New Year with 10th Anniversary celebrations. All Star Jumpers Party Rental is one of the leading providers of inflatable jumpers and party entertainment. The company has grown into a major special events business for birthdays, school events, corporate picnics, community festivals, and more. ASJP provides bounce houses, slides, obstacle courses, and interactive games. “We started with a simple goal: to create fun and memorable experiences for children and families. Over the years, we’ve expanded our services, improved our offerings, and built strong relationships.

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Air Show Augusta coming back for a third year

Augusta Regional Airport will have a busy April in 2025 with two events generating visitors. First is the 89th annual Masters Tournament, which will run April 7th – 13th next year. However, from the first arrivals to final departures, it has expanded to nearly two weeks with the addition of the Drive, Chip, and Putt Competition for young golfers, and the Augusta National Women’s Amateur (ANWA) tournament. Augusta Regional Airport staff will have less than two weeks to catch their respective breaths before Air Show Augusta 2025 roars into the

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Consumer Stories

Working for the Weekend: The Georgia Aquarium

If there’s one thing your family should consider on a visit to Atlanta, put the Georgia Aquarium at the top of your list. It should be a must-do on any list of places to visit in the state of Georgia and, in my opinion, the southeast. I am not a person that gets excited about fish. But this place is the Disney World of aquatic life. In fact, it holds the distinction of being the only aquarium in the US bigger than the one at Disney World. You can visit

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