The World Bank estimates that food prices have risen by 36% over the past year worldwide. You can feel it in your pocket after a trip to the grocery store. Some locals are lucky to even get a bite to eat at all.
Augusta has been named one of the "Top Ten Incredibly Pro-Business Communities" by Southern Business and Development magazine.
A lot of you are reading this while you're eating breakfast, but it's not too early to think about lunch or dinner. If you've come to wrdw.com a little later in the day, hopefully it's not too late to take advantage of a deal that won't just help your wallet. It will also help a local charity.
It's still a tough job market out there, especially for teenagers. Grabbing that summer job may be harder than homework.
If you aren't looking for a job, chances are you know someone who is. You also know finding work can be a lot of work itself, and that's why job fairs are great. They allow you to talk to a bunch of different employers in one place, and today, that one place is Augusta State University.
Now that the tax deadline is here, you may not want to think about taxes anymore...but experts say you should.
Hawaii has the highest price in the U.S. at $4.48 per gallon. Wyoming has the lowest, at $3.54.
Regulators have shut down a total of five banks in Alabama, Georgia and Minnesota, boosting the number of U.S. bank failures this year to 33.
The Georgia Legislature has approved extending unemployment benefits for thousands of residents for another 20 weeks.
Tax preparers say it's better to file an extension to avoid costly mistakes.
Bad news for fishing and outdoors fans. Talks have broken down in plans to bring a Bass Pro Shop to Augusta.
Members of a Georgia church plan to gather at gas pumps to pray for lower prices.
It was a busy day at the airport as people headed home from a week at The Masters. Airport officials claim this year's Masters was one of the best weeks in recent years.
About six new businesses are set to open in a few months at The Gateway, and that's not all. Restaurants, a furniture store, a cell phone shop, and an event facility will soon be a reality but county developers say an outlet mall could be right behind them.
Visitors and convention bureau is calling 2011's Masters Tournament best April since 2008.
The House and Senate have quickly approved interim spending that avoids a government shutdown after President Barack Obama and congressional leaders reached a $38 billion spending cut agreement.
The state of Georgia is working on reducing income taxes in exchange for a service tax, but some leaders say the plan is unfair and infeasible.
The Augusta Museum of History's golf exhibit shows cases golf's greatest moments and treasures.
15,000 active duty soldiers at Fort Gordon and 400 Department of Energy employees at Savannah River Site face cuts, along with other federal employees living in our area if the government shuts down.
Many say the best deals in the business world are made on the golf course. The annual Red Carpet tour rolled through town on Thursday.
The Augusta National is not the only busy golf spot this weekend. Country clubs and golf courses all over our area say business is swinging in full force this week.
Wednesday at the Masters is known for the Par 3 contest, but the after party was Downtown at the Augusta Common. The Par 3 Party is just one of many ways locals are trying to get visitors to get a look at downtown.
News 12 took a behind the scenes look at the airport operation during Masters and learned some good travel news. Augusta Regional Airport is announcing a new service.
The Callaway Tour Van is in town, and we got a special treat when we stopped by. They put us behind the wheel of a brand new Lamborghini.
Hospitality clubs see an increase in business as patrons return for the Masters and the economy shows signs of recovery.
