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Former WJBF sports director Stan Byrdy dies at 73
WJBF is saddened to announce that longtime sports anchor Stan Byrdy has died. Byrdy was Sports Director at WJBF from 1985 to 1994 and remained on the station's Masters Tournament coverage team through 2002. He later served as Sports Director at WAGT-TV in Augusta from 2006 to 2009. Stan is survived by his wife and two children. He was 73.
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James Brown’s name to rise atop new Augusta entertainment complex
(October 28, 2026) The late James Brown remains one of the most influential figures in popular music, and now his hometown of Augusta, Georgia, is preparing to honor the Godfather of Soul again. The Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority has voted unanimously to rename the Augusta Entertainment Complex the James Brown Entertainment Complex, encompassing both the […] The post James Brown’s name to rise atop new Augusta entertainment complex appeared first on SoulTracks .
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James Brown’s daughter reacts to Augusta complex keeping his name
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Augusta Coliseum Authority voted unanimously to keep James Brown’s name on the city’s new entertainment complex yesterday, calling it the James Brown Entertainment Complex. Brown’s daughter, Deanna Brown-Thomas, said the decision is “a true blessing and it is certainly what the citizens, the...
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Finding Solutions: Augusta Players tells story of addiction and recovery
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Augusta Players are staging a free musical that depicts opioid addiction and recovery through original music and true stories. The group said the show is for everyone, but its target audience is middle and high school students. Oliver Caffee, a cast member in “Painless: The...
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Augusta Residents Who Rent Out Their Homes During The Masters Could Lose Lucrative Cash Cow As City Eyes Crackdown
Every year, Augusta, Georgia welcomes a massive influx of visitors who descend upon the city for The Masters. Many residents take advantage of their arrival and make some serious bank by renting out their homes for the week, but the good times could be coming to an end as officials plot a crackdown on that […] The post Augusta Residents Who Rent Out Their Homes During The Masters Could Lose Lucrative Cash Cow As City Eyes Crackdown appeared first on BroBible.
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City of Aiken Holiday Movie Night Presents: The Polar Express
Join the City of Aiken Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism for an evening of magic and holiday wonder with a showing of the film “The Polar Express”!. A classic film starring Tom Hanks as the Conductor, “The Polar Express” is a tale about a young boy who travels to the North Pole by enchanted train. On his journey, he learns to believe in the magic of Christmas. As the train’s conductor says: “One thing about trains: it doesn’t matter where they’re going. What matters is deciding to get on.” So, wear your best pajamas and hop aboard for a delightful, fun-filled evening!
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How Once Gene Sarazen Protected Himself From an Intruder With the Most Golfing Weapon Present
Seven-time major champion Gene Sarazen had wielded a driver countless times throughout his illustrious career. But on this occasion, he had no intention of hitting a tee shot. Back in 1935, just before the Masters, ‘The Squire’ arrived in Augusta, Georgia, and checked into the Bon Air Hotel downtown. However, he never imagined his hotel stay would turn into a confrontation with an intruder. The night before the first round, Sarazen went to bed early, hoping to wake up refreshed. However, at 4 a.m., that hope shattered when he was jolted awake by the sound of his hotel room door opening, only t...
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James Brown's name returns to Augusta's new entertainment complex
The new Augusta Entertainment Complex will be named for music legend and Augusta native James Brown. The Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority voted Tuesday unanimously to name the rebuilt performance venue for the Grammy-winning performer remembered as "the Godfather of Soul" and "the Hardest Working Man in Show Business," the authority announced. Apples and oranges: Augusta Dollar General adds produce in a city with food deserts "James Brown was more than a musical legend. He was Augusta’s own, and he never forgot where he came from,” said Cedric Johnson, chairman of the Coliseum Authority, in prepared remarks. "His music changed the world, but his heart was always here in Augusta. As we prepare to open a world-class entertainment destination, we couldn’t think of a more fitting way to honor his extraordinary life and legacy." Custom installations and displays inside the new arena will further honor Brown, according to the authority. The naming is subject to approval by Primary Wave, the music publishing and marketing company that acquired the singer's estate and his music catalog in December 2021 for an estimated $90 million. The community held its breath for more than a year after Johnson told the Augusta Commission in July 2025