Augusta, GA
Demolition makes James Brown Arena look like it’s melting
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Work continues on the demolition of the James Brown Arena.
On Thursday, we sent a drone up to take a look.
With the roof now caved in, the mammoth building looks like it’s melting.
Demolition has been happening for a few months, but it’s only recently started to be visible from the outside.
Once the old building comes down, a new James Brown Arena will be built from the bottom up – thanks to a half-penny sales tax approved by voters.
Demolition is expected to be complete by the end of February.
If everything remains on schedule and within budget like it is now, leaders are expecting the new James Brown Arena to open its doors in 2027.
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