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Godfather of Soul sponsors toy giveaway

Web posted December 24, 1997

From Staff Reports

Marquett Reid, 2, (right) shows the toy he received Tuesday at downtown Augusta's Imperial Theater as his sibling, Niekia Reid, 5 months, waits to be wheeled out by their mother.

More than $5,000 worth of toys were given away from money donated by area businesses and entertainer James Brown.

Mr. Brown also donated 1,000 dollar bills to be given to area children.