Special Called Audit & Pension/Augusta Commission Meeting

The Augusta, Georgia Special Called Audit & Pension/Augusta Commission Meeting held on August 18, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement topics included approval of a resolution and letter agreement with the CSRA Regional Commission to develop grant proposals for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program. The commission also reviewed and approved zoning petitions, including a request for an outdoor recreational vehicle and boat storage facility at 2364 Gordon Highway, with conditions related to development standards and environmental compliance. A significant agenda item was the discussion and ultimate denial of a special exception to establish a solid waste transfer station at 927 Molly Pond Road, amid community concerns about environmental impact and neighborhood compatibility. Additionally, the commission approved an amendment to the agreement with MGT for general counsel recruitment services, with funding confirmed from the law department's budget. Public comments addressed issues such as pension file reviews, homelessness, ordinance revisions, and community development projects. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of community leaders and a moment of silence for former State Senator Charles W. Walker Sr.