Graham Lee

1 week ago | wjbf.com | D.V. Wise |Graham Lee

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Richmond County Sheriff, Eugene Brantley, initiated a coordinated jail-wide contraband search Thursday in an ongoing effort to ensure the safety and well-being of inmates and staff at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center. In a news conference Thursday afternoon, law enforcement leaders from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office gave an update about prohibited items they found in today’s jail-wide search. “We saw the need to have a jail-wide search.

1 week ago | wjbf.com | Graham Lee

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Neighbors living near the old Lamar Elementary School property are reacting to Augusta National Golf Club’s plans to give it a new purpose. Augusta National Golf Club Chairman Fred Ridley announced last Monday that the club is partnering with 5-time Masters Champion Tiger Woods, and his nonprofit, TGR Foundation, to bring a TGR Learning Lab to the Garden City. Richmond County school leaders have shared their excitement, and neighbors living nearby are saying the same.

1 week ago | wjbf.com | Graham Lee

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – If you drive down Washington Road this week and pass by the Hooters, the sign says “Meet John Daly Here Today”. A long line of patrons waiting outside the door to meet him—and sure enough, there he is. “We’re kind of a family here. It’s a big week, it’s great to brand. Being on their team has just been awesome, and it’s been one of the best relationships any man could ever have,” said Daly.

1 week ago | wjbf.com | Graham Lee

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- With round one underway, the world’s best golfers will spend the next few days battling it out for the coveted green jacket—but there’s one big name who will not be on the course. He’s one of the greatest golfers of all time, and one of the best to play at Augusta National. But this year, golf fans will not see Tiger Woods’ name on the leaderboard. His absence is leaving many patrons disappointed. “It’s rough not to see Tiger.

2 weeks ago | wjbf.com | Graham Lee

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – While the Masters has made for a busy week in the Garden City, it’s also been a busy last few days for the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. It’s the first Masters week for Sheriff Eugene Brantley since he took office at the beginning of the year. While he spent part of his Wednesday at Augusta National, one of his top deputies says it’s a much-anticipated week for law enforcement. “This is a sporting event that’s publicized on a global scale.