The Augusta Chronicle

The Augusta Chronicle serves as the daily newspaper for Augusta, Georgia, and holds the distinction of being one of the longest-running newspapers currently in circulation in the United States. It is particularly recognized for its reporting on the Masters Tournament, a prestigious golf event held in Augusta.

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Rory McIlroy's parents missed seeing their only child win the Masters

12 hours ago | augustachronicle.com | Adam Schupak

Rory McIlroy's parents, Gerry and Rosie, were not at the Masters but celebrated his win from their new home in Ireland. They were moving during the tournament, which provided a welcome distraction from the pressure of watching their son compete. Rory McIlroy flew to Belfast last Friday to celebrate his Masters victory with his parents.
Augusta Greek Festival returning soon. What the long-range forecast says

6 days ago | augustachronicle.com | Miguel Legoas

The Masters Tournament has passed, but it's not the only major spring-time event for Augusta. The Augusta Greek Festival is being organized at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox on 10th and Telfair streets in a couple of weeks. It promises a weekend full of delicious Greek foods and wines, high-energy Greek music and dancing, and plenty of souvenirs to shop for. AccuWeather provides long-range forecasts so you can plan ahead. Below is a look at what it says for the Greek Festival's weekend.
Canada geese season is underway, experts offer tips on how to handle the aggressive species

1 week ago | augustachronicle.com | Erica Van Buren

Canada geese populations are increasing in Georgia due to the warmer climate and adaptable environments. Geese are more aggressive during nesting season, leading to increased human-wildlife conflict. Canada geese are protected under state and federal law outside of hunting season. Warmer weather and the ability to adapt to a variety of environments, means more human encounters with Canada geese, experts say.
'Don't do dumb things.' What Jack Nicklaus says he told Rory McIlroy before the 2025 Masters

1 week ago | augustachronicle.com | Rob Oller

Jack Nicklaus helped Masters champion Rory McIlroy overcome his demons at Augusta National by urging him to stick to a sensible game plan. There were hiccups along the way, but in the end a mostly common-sense approach worked. The Golden Bear just wishes Ohio State had done the same against Michigan.
Georgia man arrested for $32 million in alleged fraud. How he tried to wire money to himself

1 week ago | augustachronicle.com | Miguel Legoas

As Georgians continue to do work on their taxes because of the extended deadline, one from the Atlanta area did it very wrong. Christopher Dowtin, 48, of Jonesboro (on the south side) has been arrested and charged with wire fraud and theft of public money by the U.S. District Attorney's office. Here's what happened:What did Christopher Downtin allegedly do? According to a news release, Downtin allegedly submitted IRS forms claiming to be the responsible party for two separate companies.
What will summer be like in Georgia? Here's what the Farmer's Almanacs predict for 2025

1 week ago | augustachronicle.com | Miguel Legoas

Spring is in full swing, but as the days get progressively warmer, summer isn't too far away. Georgians are used to it being intense, but how intense will this year's be? The Farmers' Almanac and the Old Farmer's Almanac have long been tools for getting long-range forecasts. So, what do they say about summer and how do they compare to the National Weather Service's forecasts? Here's what we know:What does the Farmers' Almanac predict for summer in Georgia?
SEC Media Days lineup in Atlanta is out. When will Georgia football coach Kirby Smart go?

1 week ago | augustachronicle.com | Marc Weiszer

Georgia football coach Kirby Smart will appear at SEC Media Days in Atlanta in what has been the typical day he makes the rounds at the annual event. Smart is one of four coaches going on Tuesday of the four-day event this summer. He will be joined by Texas’ Steve Sarkisian, Tennessee’s Josh Heupel and Auburn’s Hugh Freeze — all who are also appearing on July 15. SEC Media Days this year is on July 14-17. It will be held at the College Football Hall of Fame and Omni Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta.
SEC announces dates, coach lineups for 2025 media days in Atlanta

1 week ago | augustachronicle.com | Austin Curtright

The SEC released the teams and coaches lineup Tuesday for its annual SEC Football Kickoff Media Days. The four-day college football event will be held from July 14-17 at the College Football Hall of Fame and Omni Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta. It's the third time the SEC Football Kickoff Media Days will be held in Atlanta since 2018. The event was held in Dallas last year and Nashville in 2023.
Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose had 'ironic' pre-Masters dinner on Tuesday at Augusta National

1 week ago | augustachronicle.com | Phil Casey

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Two days before the start of the 89th Masters, Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose were invited to dinner by a few members of Augusta National. Next year McIlroy will have somewhere else to be on a Tuesday evening in early April, namely at the Champions Dinner following the almost indescribable victory which made him just the sixth player to win a career grand slam.
How many PGA Tour competitions has Rory McIlroy won?

1 week ago | augustachronicle.com | Miguel Legoas

The Masters Tournament is over, and one Rory McIlroy finally has a Green Jacket. Here's are some details of his life and career:How old is Rory McIlroy? Rory McIlroy was born on May 4, 1989 making him 35 years old, according to his PGA Tour biography. Where is Rory McIlroy from? McIlroy was born in Holywood, Northern Ireland, and has homes in Northern Ireland as well as Jupiter, Fla. How many PGA Tour competitions has Rory McIlroy won?