Photo story: Augusta holds 2024 Christmas tree lighting

Augusta Christmas tree lighting 2024. Photo by Randy Pace

Date: December 08, 2024

Community members came to downtown Augusta on Saturday for the annual Christmas tree lighting.

Performance from Rhythm and Class Cloggers at Augusta Christmas tree lighting 2024. Photo by Randy Pace
Anthony Williams’ and Keegan Williams’ enjoying the Augusta Christmas tree lighting 2024 with their kids. Photo by Randy Pace
James Brown statue surrounded by oversized Christmas lights. Photo by Randy Pace
Mayor Garnett Johnson welcomes the crowds to the Augusta Christmas tree lighting 2024. Photo by Randy Pace
Mayor Garnett Johnson and kids singing Christmas carols. Photo by Randy Pace
Fireworks over downtown Augusta celebrates Christmas 2024. Photo by Randy Pace
Valerie Gracey and Linda Johnson showing off their holiday outfits. Photo by Randy Pace
Mayor Garnett Johnson gathers local children to help press the button to light the Christmas tree. Photo by Randy Pace
Mayor Garnett Johnson presses a button to light up the 2024 Christmas tree. Photo by Randy Pace
Hundreds gather to see the 2024 Christmas tree lighting. Photo by Randy Pace

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