Augusta, Georgia

Augusta is a city located in the state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population is 199,775. In 1996 the governments of the City of Augusta and Richmond County combined to form a single governing body known as Augusta-Richmond County.

Government

Recently, in 1996, the City of Augusta and Richmond County consolidated to form one government - Augusta, GA. The consolidated government consists of a mayor and 10 Augusta-Richmond County commissioners. Eight commissioners represent specific districts, while the other two represent super districts comprised of the other eight. As of 2004, the Augusta-Richmond County government employs around 2,600 people. Some current holders of office are as follows:

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1996 - Mayor - Commissioner - As of 2004

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• Mayor: Willie Mays (Interim Mayor)
• Commissioners
• District 1: Betty Beard
• District 2: Marion F. Williams
• District 3: Barbara Sims
• District 4: Richard Colclough
• District 5: Bobby G. Hankerson
• District 6: Andy Cheek
• District 7: Tommy Boyles
• District 8: Jimmy Smith
• District 9: Williams H. Mays, III
• District 10: Don A. Grantham
• Sheriff: Ronald Strength
• Coroner: Grover Tuten