Augusta, Georgia - James Brown Statue
- Address:
- James Brown Blvd., Augusta, GA
- Directions:
- I-20 exit 199, then east five miles on Hwy 28 into downtown. Bear right onto Greene St., then turn left on 8th St. and left on Broad St. The statue is on the north side of Broad St./US 25, in front of Augusta Common, between 8th St. and 9th St./James Brown Blvd.
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James Brown Statue: The Arts Council of Augusta, Georgia, has pointed a security camera at their city's James Brown Statue. [04/11/2008] Complete Story...
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Before it finally was erected, the life-size bronze statue of James Brown in downtown Augusta, Georgia, weathered its share of controversies. And now that it's finally up, storm clouds have gathered once more. ... [02/24/2007] Complete News Story
In 2003 Augusta, GA, appropriated $40,000 to erect a life-size bronze statue of its famous son, James Brown, 72, the "Godfather of Soul." The statue was to be unveiled early in 2004, coinciding with a music festival named in Brown's honor. Then, in January 2004, James Brown was thrown into prison after reportedly pushing his wife to the floor and threatening her with a chair.... [05/08/2005] Complete News Story
The 70-year old "Godfather of Soul," James Brown, is still in the doghouse over a January 2004 domestic violence charge. The city of Augusta, Georgia has decided to wait a bit for Mr.... [05/31/2004] Complete News Story
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