North Augusta City Council

The City of North Augusta has a Mayor-Council form of government. The City Council is composed of seven members elected at-large on a partisan basis. The Mayor is elected to a four-year term. Every two years, three Council members are elected to serve four-year staggered terms.

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Stadium's future in question after postponed hearing

North Augusta city officials postponed a public hearing on a funding proposal for a $160 million development that included a new baseball stadium for the Augusta GreenJackets, a decision that ...
By Nikasha Dicks | Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Newcomers elected to N. Augusta council

Fletcher Dickert and David McGhee, both political newcomers, were elected to North Augusta's City Council on Tuesday. Pat Carpenter was re-elected to a sixth term. Incumbent Arthur Shealy was not ...
By Nikasha Dicks | Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013

North Augusta council backs stadium plan

The North Augusta City Council voted 5-1 on Tuesday night for a resolution supporting "Project Jackson," a large riverfront development that includes a new stadium for the Augusta Green­Jackets.
By Susan McCord | Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013

Stadium is latest North Augusta initiative

The recent announcement of a new stadium and town center development just across the 13th Street bridge surprised a lot of people, but not those who have been paying attention to North Augusta's ...
By Steve Crawford | Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013

Sunday sales begin in North Augusta

Five stores and one restaurant have received licenses to sell alcohol on Sundays in North Augusta.
By Meg Mirshak | Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013

GreenJackets plan move across river

A lengthy push by the owners of the Augusta GreenJackets for a new stadium seems to have struck gold, but not in the location many thought.
By Susan McCord | Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012

North Augusta plan is work in progress

NORTH AUGUSTA — Of­ficials say the North Augusta riverfront development announced Wednesday faces several challenges. Mayor Lark Jones said “From A to Z, we’re at step C."
By Nikasha Dicks | Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012

North Augusta reveals stadium plan

After lobbying for years to bring baseball downtown, the Augusta GreenJackets found a likely taker - across the river in North Augusta.
By Susan McCord | Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012

N. Augusta riverfront pact gets OK

North Augusta City Council passed an economic development agreement that includes a proposal for a Family Y building with a pool.
By Nikasha Dicks | Monday, Dec. 17, 2012

Stadium rumored part of 'Project Jackson'

North Augusta officials say they'll disclose Wednesday the details of "Project Jackson," a proposed major, multi-use riverfront project widely rumored to include a new stadium for the Augusta ...
By Susan McCord | Friday, Dec. 14, 2012

N. Augusta Sunday alcohol sales weeks away

Permits for Sunday alcohol sales in North Augusta are expected to take a few more weeks.
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012

Splash pad sees summer visitors

Despite an early scuffle over operating permits, the splash pad at Summerfield Park in North Augusta is enjoying a resurgence in popularity in the summer heat.
By Kyle Martin | Friday, July 27, 2012

N. Augusta to vote on Sunday drinks

The North Augusta City Council voted 5-2 on Monday night in favor of an ordinance that will allow a referendum on Sunday alcohol sales be placed on the November ballot.
By Nikasha Dicks | Monday, July 16, 2012

N. Augusta alcohol vote on Nov. 6

The North Augusta City Council voted Monday to give their citizens the right to vote on the sales of alcohol in restaurants and convenience stores on Sundays in the county general elections on Nov. 6.
By Stephen N. Dethrage | Monday, July 2, 2012

N. Augusta Sunday sales referendum studied

Restaurants and liquor stores could be allowed to sell alcohol on Sundays, if an expected ordinance goes forward to place the question before voters this fall.
By Sarita Chourey | Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Sunday sales find N. Augusta opposition

Mary Dykes, a North Augusta resident for 50 years, says before policy makers make it easier for the community to purchase alcohol, they should consider its impact on young people.
By Sarita Chourey | Sunday, May 13, 2012

N. Augusta faces alcohol vote

COLUMBIA -- As early as November, North Augusta voters could see a ballot question about whether businesses might sell alcohol on Sunday.
By Sarita Chourey | Thursday, April 26, 2012

Sign 'wavers' ordered to stop

NORTH AUGUSTA — An animated performance by someone costumed as the Statue of Liberty will no longer be allowed on the streets of North Augusta.
By Bianca Cain Johnson and Nikasha Dicks | Friday, Feb. 10, 2012

Youth ballfield tops list of improvements

North Augusta is set to see a number of improvements at Riverview Park in 2012. Construction began in September and is expected to be finished in the spring.
By Crystal Garcia | Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012

North Augusta names new administrator

NORTH AUGUSTA — Todd Glover will be North Augusta's new city administrator, Mayor Lark Jones announced.
By Crystal Garcia | Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011
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Bike rider killed this morning

The Richmond County Coroner's Office reports a 33-year-old Hephzibah man was killed early this morning while riding his bicycle southbound on Peach Orchard Road.
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