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New name for new James Brown Arena in Augusta? Developers give update
Augusta Entertainment Complex gave an update on the progress of its new arena, which may no longer be named after local ...
When did James Brown’s name disappear from plans for new arena?
With the old James Brown Arena gone, local officials are free to give its replacement the same name, according to the company ...
Poll: Should Augusta's new arena still be named after James Brown? Share your thoughts
A petition was started on change.org with about 1,400 wanting to preserve James Brown's name. Among those particularly passionate about this is the super star's daughter, Deanna Brown Thomas, who is ...
Here’s a preview of plans for the new downtown Augusta arena
They’re calling it the “new Augusta arena” for now instead of the new James Brown Arena. The name hasn’t been selected yet, ...
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Godfather of Soul’s daughter speaks out about new arena’s name
AUGUSTA, Ga – (WJBF) – there has been a storm of criticism over the naming of the new arena in Augusta. We’re hearing from ...
James Brown's Friends React to Possible New Arena Name
NewsChannel 6's Dee Griffin talks with James Brown's long time friend Timothy Snell, known as Fattz, and Cher Best of 96.3 FM ...
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Augusta locals express worries over new parking changes on Broad Street
The future of parking in Downtown Augusta was the topic of discussion at a special meeting Wednesday night. NewsChannel 6's ...
Godfather of Soul's Daughter issues statement about his name possibly being left off the new arena
Deanna Brown Thomas and Primary Wave Music speaks out against the possibility of that the Augusta Coliseum Authority will not ...
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New name for new James Brown Arena in Augusta? Developers give update
The James Brown Arena in Augusta is being replaced with a new arena, tentatively called the "New Augusta Arena." The naming rights for the new arena are available for purchase, and some companies ...