Happy New Year!

Church Steeple

St. Paul's Episcopal Church - Augusta, GA

Leafless

Winter Boating on the Savannah River

Holy Trinity Church through the Trees

Christmas Wreath

Decorate the Tree

Marching Wildcats

Sacred Heart Cultural Center

Abandoned Depot

Downtown Lobby

Red Ornaments

Reindeer Wreath

"Now, Dasher! Now, Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! On, Cupid! On, Donner and Blitzen!"  Oops...the wreath only has seven reindeer!

Evergreens for Sale

For Rent

Stores available on Broad Street in Downtown Augusta.

Downtown Shoe Repair Shop

I don't remember passing by the Fox Shoe Repair and Shoe Shine Shop at night, so I can't say whether the 'Fox' in the sign still lights up. Unfortunately, the neon tubes forming Shoe and Repairs are missing and the paint is faded, but the shop was open for business the day I took this photo. The shop is located at 218 7th Street in Downtown Augusta.

Christmas Tree

Christmas Parade

Santa aboard one of the Augusta-Richmond County fire trucks making his way down Broad Street in the Christmas parade.

Riverwalk

The Augusta Riverwalk, a popular destination at any time of year, features a children’s playground and various gardens. Two museums are located off the walkway along with the Jessye Norman Amphitheater and several restaurants. The Riverwalk is great for families out for some fresh air along the Savannah River.

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Theme Day Photo - Action Shot

This photo was taken on the campus of Augusta State University. Panning is a technique I rarely use, but the result is a feeling of movement and speed. A big thank-you to my regular viewers and for the newbies - thanks for visiting, come back often and please feel free to leave a comment.

Click here to view thumbnails for all theme day participants.

Red Teapot Bird House

One of several unique bird houses for sale at this year's Arts in the Heart Festival.

It's Miller Time

When the Miller Theater opened in 1940 at 708 Broad Street in Augusta, it was considered one of the finest theaters in the South. The Theater closed in the mid 1980s when multiplex theaters became the norm. Perhaps Symphony Orchestra Augusta will be able to raise enough money during this difficult economic environment to bring the Miller back to life and make the Theater its new home. Time will tell...

Church Steeple

Americana

Americana Artworks Custom Tattoo Parlo is one of the more colorful storefronts on Broad Street in downtown Augusta.

Small Business Saturday

After the craziness of 'Black Friday'... Small Business Saturday aims to give independent retailers such as The Book Tavern, located at 1026 Broad Street, a piece of the pie and at the same time, boost local economies. See you Downtown!

Thanksgiving is Done...

And the holiday decorating begins.

9th Street Mural

Marion Building Sconces

The Tradition Continues

A life size statue of James Brown stands in the middle of Broad Street at the north end of the Augusta Common between 8th and 9th streets.

Today we are reminded of the annual turkey giveaway, begun more than two decades ago by James Brown. Many families in need will receive a turkey for their Thanksgiving dinner from the James Brown Family Children Foundation. Hopefully, none will be turned away.

Wallace Monument Dedication

Samuel Butler Wallace, Jr. (1878-1938). a graduate of Howard University and pastor of Augusta's Trinity CME Church, envisioned a library where black children, denied access to local public libraries, could study, read for pleasure and conduct research. He led a letter writing campaign that resulted in the white community donating the old firehouse on Gwinnett Street now known as Laney-Walker Boulevard. The black community responded by donating books and the Community Library was opened in the fall of 1937. After the death of Rev. Wallace, his wife, Etta V. Wallace continued his work, serving as Library Director until 1953.

A Buffalo Soldier, Wallace served in the Spanish American War as a member of the legendary 10th Calvary, he fought at San Juan Hill in 1898. He posthumously received a commendation from President Lyndon B. Johnson for his service in the Spanish American War.

The current library building was named the Wallace Branch Library and dedicated in April 1958.

Savannah River Railroad Bridge

Savannah Rapids Waterfall

Pendleton King Park Tree

Hosannah Baptist Church

Hosannah Baptist Church, organized in 1829 and located at 1729 Ellis Street in Augusta, GA

Pedestrian Bridge

Bridge over the Augusta Canal.

Saint Paul's Episcopal Church

Yesterday, I posted an exterior view of Augusta's oldest church. This was shot hand-held in a very dark church. Next time, I'll try to have a tripod with me to do this space justice. Thanks for the suggestion Leif Hagen.

(I'm still in Paris with just my laptop. So until I return, I'll only have photographs from this blog available to post).

Saint Paul's Episcopal Church

This is a re-post.

Saint Paul's Episcopal Church was established in 1750 by the Church of England at the site of Fort Augusta. The Church, located on the corner of 6th and Reynolds Street, is the oldest church congregation in Augusta. The original building was of Gothic architecture, but burned down during the Revolutionary War. The second church burned down during the Great Augusta Fire of 1916. The current church building of colonial architecture was designed by Henry Wendell and was completed in 1919.

It's Getting to Be That Time

Temperatures are falling and it's time to plant these delightful flowers. They're hardy and will even survive a blanket of snow and freezing temperatures.

Armistice Day in Paris

I'm in Paris!
On November 11th, the dead of two world wars are remembered. This morning, the French President and others laid wreaths and made speeches at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier under the Arc de Triomphe. This photo was taken on the Champs Elysées after the ceremony. Notice the American flag in the background.

This is Not Augusta

Bonjour Paris!

Discarded Signs

The party's over...

An Old Abandoned Filling Station

The pumps are gone, but the building is for rent!

Reflections

The Sutherland Mill

Dinner Bell?

The George Walton Farm House at Meadow Garden

Imperial Marquee

Opened on February 18, 1918, the Imperial is an 853-seat theatre located in downtown Augusta at 749 Broad Street.

Abandoned

I initially titled this post 'Shack in the Woods', but it struck me that this was once someone's home and shack didn't seem appropriate.