Registration begins this week for James Brown Turkey Giveaway

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Families who need help putting Thanksgiving dinner on the table can start signing up this weekend for Augusta’s annual James Brown Turkey Giveaway.Registration will be held on two Saturdays — Nov. 7 and Nov. 14 — from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at May Park, 622 4th Street.To sign up, you’ll need to bring:A current photo IDProof of residence, such as a current power bill or leaseOrganizers say this year’s need is expected to be high, after last year’s giveaway served more than 300 families across the Augusta area amid rising food costs and economic pressure. The event, started in honor of the late “Godfather of Soul” James Brown, has become a staple of local holiday outreach, especially for families with children and seniors on fixed incomes.The turkey giveaway itself is scheduled for Nov. 23, at 8 a.m. Families must be registered in advance to receive a turkey, while supplies last.