James Brown in the 1960s

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The Augusta Museum of History features an extensive trove of James Brown memorabilia. Photo courtesy of the museum.

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This is where James Brown went to elementary school. Photo: Jennifer Brett

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Chadwick Boseman played James Brown in "Get On Up."

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MARTA's Kensington Station in DeKalb County, seen last month, was the site of a bus collision Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, a MARTA spokesperson said. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

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