Augusta, GA
Michael Jackson’s connection to the CSRA
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) – Forward of Tuesday night’s TMZ Particular ‘Who Actually Killed Michael Jackson’ airing on FOX54, we took a have a look at the star’s connection to the CSRA.
Michael Jackson had a deep relationship with James Brown, even visiting Augusta for his funeral in 2006. We spoke together with his daughter Deanna Brown-Thomas about what their relationship meant to her household.
“Michael liked my father and my father liked Michael,” she says.
She additionally says Michael even confided in her father when he bought into authorized troubles and located himself in court docket.
“He revered dad sufficient and their relationship sufficient to name him. He stated please ask him to please not have any in poor health emotions with him. I bear in mind dad sharing that and he felt the love,” she recounts.
Their relationship carried on till the top when Jackson got here to Augusta in December of 2006 to attend Brown’s funeral.
“He was my biggest inspiration,” Jackson stated on the time. “I liked him very a lot.”
FOX54’s Night Anchor Kimberely Scott coated the funeral and remembers the day he got here to city.
“He was there in a really reverent method. He wasn’t there as a celebrity,” she says. “Individuals have been attempting to get him to bop, or do some fast strikes. Even do the moonwalk, he was like I’m right here to honor James Brown that is all about him.”
Whereas Jackson paid tribute on the public ceremony, Deanna tells FOX54 he additionally privately paid tribute as properly the night time earlier than the funeral.
“He went and hung out alone with dad’s physique. That to me, you realize, that’s deep,” she says.
The TMZ Particular: Who Actually Killed Michael Jackson airs tonight at 8 p.m. on FOX54.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The city of Grovetown is trying to help people deal with rising temps with its annual fan drive.
You can drop off your new or lightly used fans at the city hall.
Jordan Johnson, the public information officer for the city, says they need help from the community to make this possible.
“Giving folks the opportunity who may not be able to beat the heat a chance to come in and get a free fan here thanks to the donations of our citizens,” said Johnson.
If you need a fan, you can go to city hall and pick one up.
You can find the fan drive at the help and information desk inside the city hall.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Pride events are coming our way to the CSRA before June wraps up.
On Friday, the VA Augusta health care system will host an event from noon to 1 p.m.
It’ll be inside the uptown campus auditorium.
Organizers plan to celebrate the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community from employees and veteran patients under their care.
Then Saturday is the 14th annual Augusta Pride festival, which is free to all.
It’s considered one of the largest LGBTQ+ festivals in the state.
Vendors and many more resources will be set up at the Augusta Common.
It should start around 10 a.m.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in searching for a man wanted in connection to an aggravated assault case.
The sheriff’s office says Jonathan Levante Dawson, 27, is wanted in reference to an aggravated assault incident that occurred on the 3100 block of Skinner Mill Road on Thursday.
Deputies say Dawson should be considered armed and dangerous.
If anyone has any information on Dawson’s whereabouts, contact the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at 706-81-1070.
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