James Brown Arena, multi-purpose complex located in Augusta, Georgia
The James Brown Arena is a multipurpose venue in Augusta, Georgia, designed to host concerts, sports games, and exhibitions. The facility has seating for thousands of spectators and includes modern amenities to accommodate a range of events.
The Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center opened on January 24, 1980, and was renamed the James Brown Arena on August 22, 2006, honoring the musician. It closed on May 31, 2024, after hosting teams such as the Augusta Lynx and Augusta RiverHawks. Demolition of the superstructure was completed by mid-May 2025 to make way for a new arena.
The arena was renamed in honor of James Brown on August 22, 2006; Brown was born in Barnwell, South Carolina, not Augusta, though he grew up in Augusta. The name honors his musical influence and local pride.
The arena closed on May 31, 2024, after the Augusta Technical College commencement, so there are no events to attend. Demolition of the exterior began in early December 2024 and the superstructure was gone by mid-May 2025. Ground was broken on June 25, 2024, for a new 10,000-seat arena on the same downtown site, next to the Bell Auditorium.
The arena closed on May 31, 2024, after hosting its final public event, the Augusta Technical College commencement. Its center-hung Fair Play scoreboard had hung there since the building opened on January 24, 1980. Demolition of the superstructure was completed by mid-May 2025, and a new 10,000-seat arena is planned for the same downtown site.
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