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NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WFXG) - New regulations for golf carts were introduced by the North Augusta City Council Monday night.

These could change how and when golf carts can be operated inside the North Augusta city limits. While many of the proposed recommendations seem pretty cut and dry, some council members, including City Attorney Kelly Zier, question how much authority they have to control these regulations.

During the first reading Monday night, City Administrator Jim Clifford outlined what aspects of golf cart usage this ordinance would control.

“It talks about being able to operate after sunrise until 11PM under the following conditions: the carts have headlights, taillights, brake lights, reflectors and rear facing mirrors. They also have to comply with all the state law requirements, and that golf carts cannot be operated on sidewalks, bike paths, greenways, including unpaved trails, and they cannot be operated except on paved roadways and public parks or pedestrian malls, unless expressly permitted by city signage. It’s also not allowed on private property without the permission of the private property owner,” Clifford said.

However, City Attorney Kelly Zier thinks that the hours of operations are the only thing under the jurisdiction of the city council.

“I’m going to have to tell you that in my opinion, what this says we can do, does not include requiring additional equipment on the vehicle,” Zier said.

Attorney Zier cited a city statute that regulates what decisions the council can make regarding things like golf carts.

“’A municipality may by ordinance stipulate the hours, methods,’ and I have no idea what they mean by ‘methods,’ ‘and locations of golf carts,’ and I don’t see how turn signals come under methods, nor to add any other seat belts. Then going on down, it also says that ‘they may by ordinance permit the operation of golf carts at night, provided the golf carts are equipped with working headlights and taillights,’” Zier said.

One of the proposed regulations, which would only mandate seat belts for passengers under the age of twelve, was met with safety concerns by Councilman Dennis Briatico.

“It blows my mind that it is written in here that kids above the age of twelve don’t have to wear a seat belt, because that means that adults sat around and talked about the age that they were going to set that at, and decided twelve was the age,” Briatico said.

With the first reading passing unanimously on Monday night, it will head to a second reading at the next council meeting on December 15^th.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Augusta Christmas parade scheduled for Saturday , disappointing participants who prepared floats and paid entry fees.

The event will not be rescheduled and the $150 entry fee will not be refunded, as it is considered a donation to the Ronald McDonald House.

“It is a donation to the cause. And that’s the great thing about it. At least we got a chance to give back to help them out,” said Charity Jones, owner of Pedal Pub in Augusta.

Jones had prepared her bikes for the parade, as they participate every year. “We had everything all ready for tomorrow we were going to put our decorations on tonight because it was raining,” she said.

Despite understanding the weather concerns, she wishes for a rescheduled date.

“Not being able to do it this year is disappointing. But hey, we can’t do nothing about the weather. So that part is understandable. But it would be nice if we could reschedule it for another day,” Jones said.

Leaders from the city, Downtown Development Authority and the Ronald McDonald House, who work together to organize the parade, said they do not reschedule the parade due to other holiday events happening on other days through the next month.

The Augusta Light Up Spectacular, the city’s tree lighting event, has been rescheduled to December 13 at 4 p.m. at the Augusta Common.

Jones said the Pedal Express, their Christmas light tour, will continue operating through Augusta during the holiday season. “We take you around to all the other areas and do everything in the holiday spirit and then we come back and give you holiday cookies,” she said.

Those looking forward to Augusta’s parade will have to wait until next year.

Augustans woke up to a very rainy start to the weekend, and the hits just keep on coming.

It's been confirmed that the ongoing unsafe weather conditions have caused Augusta's downtown Christmas parade scheduled for Saturday to be canceled and the festival that follows will be rescheduled. It's during the festival when families enjoy watching the Common's Christmas tree being lit accompanied by fireworks.

When is the Augusta Christmas tree lighting?

The light-up event has been tentatively rescheduled to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 at the Augusta Common, according to the downtown development authority's Facebook.

What is the weather forecast for the Augusta Christmas tree lighting?

According to the Weather Channel, the new date for the lighting is looking fairly calm with sunny skies during the day and a mostly clear night sky. Little wind is expected, but you may want to bundle up because the nighttime temperatures are forecasted to drop below freezing.

What is this weekend's weather forecast in Augusta?

Rain is likely to continue for most of Friday, with some reprieve later tonight. More showers are in the forecast 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, while Sunday is looking cloudy but probably won't rain. However, there's not much worry for icy conditions are temperatures are not likely to fall below 40 degrees.

When is the Columbia County Christmas parade?

The Columbia County Christmas Parade is slated for 1-3 p.m. Sunday, according to the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce. As of Friday morning, it's tentatively still on.

When is the North Augusta Christmas parade?

The North Augusta Christmas Parade is slated for 3 p.m. Sunday as well. There has also been no information to indicate this parade has been canceled.

Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for USA Today. Find him on Instagram @miguelegoas and email at.

The holiday season is well underway in the Augusta area, where a lot of holiday fun and events are going on. Through Christmas and into New Year's, there's something for everyone most days.

The Augusta Chronicle has compiled this list of holiday events happening in the area. The list will fill out as more information is available. If you know of any holiday events taking place in the Augusta area not included in our list, please send the information to jmiller@usatodayco.com and check back often for updates.

Lights of the South, an annual light display and holiday festival in Grovetown, opens Friday and continues nightly through Dec. 30 from 6-10 p.m. (Closed on Christmas Day.) The latest car entry nightly is 9:30 p.m. Huge light display, Christmas Express Train, meet Santa, and more. Ticket prices range from $16 to $30. For tickets and information, visit www.lightsofthesouth.com.

The Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum are displaying its Christmas-themed train layout. The exhibit will be on display through Jan. 3 at the museum at 406 Park Ave. SE in Aiken. Admission is free. Call 803-293-7846 for information.

A Beach Boys Christmas Concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 5 at the Jabez Hardin Auditorium in Evans. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://AugustaAmusements.com or call the Box Office at 706-726-0366.

The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department invites you to the 55th Annual Christmas Craft Show, happening Dec. 5 and 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center. Visit https://coa.page/vvho to view a complete list of this year’s vendors.

Candlelight Open House Tour of the Boyhood home of President Woodrow Wilson will be held Dec. 5-6 from 5-7 p.m. at 419 7th St. in Augusta. The home will be decorated for Christmas. For ticket and more information, visit fareharbor.com/embeds/book/historicaugusta/items/502733/calendar/2025/11/?flow=no&full-items=yes.

Tour some of the lovely North Augusta homes during the 37th Annual Beta Sigma Phi's annual home tour Dec. 5-6 in North Augusta. Visit www.natourofhomes.org for tickets and information.

Aiken Community Theatre's (ACT) holiday show, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, will be held Dec. 5, 6, 12, and 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. American Sign Language interpreters will present the Dec. 5 show. Call the box office at (803) 648-1438 or go to aikencommunitytheatre.org for tickets.

A Storybook Christmas will be the theme of Grovetown's annual Christmas Parade, which begins at 10 a.m. on Dec. 6. The parade starts at Augusta Technical College and ends at Grovetown Middle School. For more information, visit secure.rec1.com/GA/grovetown-ga/catalog.

The Grovetown Christmas Festival will be from 5-8 p.m. on Dec. 6 at Liberty Park at 1040 Newmantown Road in Grovetown. There will be photos with Santa, storytime, a tree lighting, snow, and more. Call 706-860-7691 for information.

Enjoy at Christmas themed "Cold" Moon Hike from 5-9:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, 1858 Lock and Dam Road. There will be Christmas crafts, food, and a Hot Swamp Water Bar (hot chocolate, coffee, and tea), pictures with Santa, and a hike. A shorter, kid-friendly hike lasts about an hour; a longer hike takes 90 minutes to 2 hours. Pre-registration is required. To register and for more details, visit www.phinizycenter.org/events.

Columbia County's Christmas Parade will begin at 3 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Evans Towne Center. Visit columbiacountyfair.net/events/christmas-parade/ for information.

The Augusta Symphony Holiday Spectacular will feature holiday music such as “Winter Wonderland,” “The Nutcracker Suite,” and “Sleigh Ride. at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Miller Theater. For tickets and information, visit www.millertheateraugusta.com.

First Baptist Church of Augusta hosts an evening of Christmas music at 6 p.m. on Dec. 7. The church's adult choir will perform with a full orchestra. The church is located at 3500 Walton Way Ext.

Holiday Market at the Marina will be held at the 5th Street Marina from noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays in December.

The Augusta Christmas Parade will be Dec. 6, from 1-4 p.m. in downtown. For more information, visit www.augustametrochamber.com/events/augusta-christmas-parade.

Grace United Methodist Church continues it traditional Return to Bethlehem for Christmas program from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 10-13 at the church at 639 Georgia Ave. in North Augusta. The church grounds will be transformed into a busy, first-century town with more than 100 costumed characters, live animals, and the sights and sounds of Bethlehem. The event is free, and donations will be accepted. There will be a drive-thru opportunity for anyone who may have trouble with the walking tour. It begins at 6 p.m.

The Christmas in Harlem Holiday Festival on Dec. 13 will feature a holiday market and Christmas parade. The market will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the parade begins at 6 p.m. For more information, visit harlemmuseumandwelcomecenter.com/christmas-festival.

Auggie’s Holiday BUZZar will be Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at SRP Park in North Augusta. The event is free, and there will be a variety of vendors, a visit from Santa Claus, entertainment, and a 1-mile hot chocolate fun run. Unwrapped Toys for Tots donations will be accepted. For more information, visit www.milb.com/augusta/community/auggies-fall-market.

Creative Impressions, a musical training and performance organization made up of 42 children and teenagers from the Augusta area, will perform its annual Christmas production, Behold the Star, at 7 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Maxwell Performing Arts Theater at Augusta University. General admission tickets are still available for $40 at www.creative-impressions.org/beholdthestar.

Celtic Angels Christmas will be held at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Jabez Hardin Auditorium at the Evans Library. This family show is a holiday celebration of Christmas in Ireland and features Christmas music from across the centuries. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://AugustaAmusements.com or call the Box Office at 706-726-0366.

Jennifer Miller covers food and business for The Augusta Chronicle. She can be reached at.

NORTH AUGUSTA — Plenty of holiday spirit to go around, and the season starts right away after Thanksgiving with tree lightings, parades and even some pig races, all in the North Augusta area.

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Santa’s Southern Lights at Sara’s Farm Adventure

Sara’s Farm Adventure in Edgefield County goes all out with its holiday-themed festivals, and moving away from the pumpkins of Halloween, it’s time now for Santa to arrive.

Think “twinkling lights, tasty treats, and holiday cheer.” Plus, farm activities and pig races (this is a farm, after all), and that visit from Santa. The walking Trail of Lights might be an ideal photo-op.

The details: Santa’s Southern Lights goes from Nov. 21 through Jan. 3. (Fridays and weekends, 1-9 p.m.; and Thursdays, 5-9 p.m.). Sara’s Farm Adventure is located at 130 Greenhouse Rd. off South Carolina Hwy. 19 in Trenton (take Edgefield Road up from Exit 5).

Tickets start at $17.57 for individual daytime admission ($31.03 with Trail of Lights admission). Group bundles come with a discount. For more information, full pricing list and ticket purchases, visit sarasfarmadventure.com.

Edgefield Christmas Tree Lighting

Edgefield will have its annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, Nov. 28, from 6-7 p.m. See the Town Square light up bright and indulge in the cookies and crafts. Edgefield Town Square is located on Main Street. Free to attend.

Tinseltown Forest

In conjunction with Small Business Saturday, North Augusta Forward and the Downtown Merchants Alliance are hosting this year’s Tinseltown Forest holiday bazaar on Nov. 29.

In between shopping local at North Augusta shops, make sure to come by the Square for hot cocoa, live music and a head-start on decorating: fresh-cut fir trees will be available for purchase.

An ornament-making booth will be set up for the kids, and local craft vendors will be on hand again this year. Santa Claus will also be making appearance.

The details: Saturday, Nov. 29, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Jackson Square (behind Cavalier’s, 336 Georgia Ave., North Augusta). Free to attend.

North Augusta Christmas Tree Lighting

North Augusta will have its annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Calhoun Park.

Expect to meet Santa, hear holiday music from North Augusta’s middle school bands and elementary school choirs and keep toasty by the bonfires—the Boy Scouts are once again doing the honors of keeping them going and offering marshmallows for roasting.

Downtown is open later this night, too, so have some cocoa and visit the businesses all through downtown. And don't be late: the flip of the switch, lighting up all North Augusta's holiday lights, is at 6 p.m.

The details: Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 5-8 p.m. at Calhoun Park (714 Georgia Ave.). Free to attend.

37th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes

Sponsored by the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, this self-paced, start-anywhere tour of five private residences and the Arts & Heritage Center of North Augusta gets started the evening of Friday, Dec. 5 and picks up again on Saturday, Dec. 6.

All proceeds from the tour go toward scholarships the sorority gives to North Augusta High School students.

This year, two homes on Georgia Avenue, two in The Rapids and one in Hammonds Ferry are on the tour; pls the Arts & Heritage Center.

The details: Friday, Dec. 5, from 5:30-9:30 p.m.; and Saturday, Dec. 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at six locations. These locations are:

The Martin home at 19 Crystal Lake Dr. in Hammonds Ferry; the Arts & Heritage Center of North Augusta at 100 Georgia Ave.; the King home at 814 Georgia Ave., the Hitchler home at 1300 Georgia Ave.; the Brady home at 132 Walsh Way in The Rapids; and the Rowland Home at 351 Osprey Point in The Rapids.

Tickets can be purchased for $25 ahead of time, either online or at participating local businesses (Arts & Heritage Center, CommuniGraphics and Parks Pharmacy in North Augusta; Consign Design in Martinez, Ga.; Plum Pudding in Aiken).

Day of, tickets are $30 and can be purchased up until 2 p.m. Dec. 5 from any one of the tour locations.

Find full information and an FAQ online at https://natourofhomes.org.

North Augusta Lions Club Christmas Parade

Themed for the “Best Christmas Ever,” the North Augusta Lions Club will have its Christmas Parade down Georgia Avenue from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7.

Come out to see the decorated floats, hear some music and feel the community spirit.

The details: Sunday, Dec. 7, from 3-5 p.m. on Georgia Avenue in downtown North Augusta. Free to attend.

52nd Annual Edgefield Christmas Parade

The Town of Edgefield is putting it on downtown on Sunday, Dec. 7, when from 3-5 p.m. it’s parade time. Bring your holiday cheer. Free to attend.

Return to Bethlehem

An “immersive dive into the ‘Little Town of Bethlehem,’” Grace United Methodist Church in North Augusta has put on this event every other year since 1999.

More than 100 costumed actors, live animals “and a star beckoning those for miles around to the side of a small baby in a manger,” this event is free to attend. Walking tours and ADA-friendly driving tours each night from Wednesday, Dec. 10 through Saturday, Dec. 13.

The details: Wednesday, Dec. 10, through Saturday, Dec. 13 at Grace United Methodist Church (639 Georgia Ave., North Augusta). Guided walking tours are 6:30-8:30 p.m. Driving tours are 6-6:30 p.m. Free to attend. Find more information on Grace UMC’s website at www.gotgraceumc.org/bethlehem.