AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - It’s been 50 years since the Augusta Mini Theatre first opened its doors to the community.

To celebrate, the non-profit is hosting a special birthday drive-thru event, but the milestone is also about looking ahead to the future.

With a brand-new year comes new growth. Founder Tyrone Butler gave us a tour of the theatre’s future home.

“We had no idea when I started in 1975 to build anything. It’s almost like God is speaking and saying, ‘This is what you’re going to do,’” Butler said.

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