This is a list of mayors of
Augusta, Georgia, United States, including the former
city of Augusta and 1996–present
consolidated Augusta–Richmond County.
May served five 1-year terms during the period of the Civil War. In 1865, he was ordered by Georgia Governor
Joseph E. Brown to burn the large amounts of cotton stored in Augusta warehouses "on the approach of the Yankees," so it would not fall into enemy's hands. As it turned out, the Union Army never came to Augusta.
Military appointment; In 1867, the Southern States were divided into Military Districts and military tribunials where set-up to appoint government officials during this period
The Appleby Library was Wm. P. White's home until his widow sold it in 1928 to Scott B. Appleby. Mr. Appleby donated the house in 1954 to the Augusta City Council for use as a library.
Commissioner chosen by city commission following Bob Young's departure to serve as interim mayor until
special election. First African American to serve as mayor of consolidated Augusta-Richmond County.
This is a list of mayors of
Augusta, Georgia, United States, including the former
city of Augusta and 1996–present
consolidated Augusta–Richmond County.
May served five 1-year terms during the period of the Civil War. In 1865, he was ordered by Georgia Governor
Joseph E. Brown to burn the large amounts of cotton stored in Augusta warehouses "on the approach of the Yankees," so it would not fall into enemy's hands. As it turned out, the Union Army never came to Augusta.
Military appointment; In 1867, the Southern States were divided into Military Districts and military tribunials where set-up to appoint government officials during this period
The Appleby Library was Wm. P. White's home until his widow sold it in 1928 to Scott B. Appleby. Mr. Appleby donated the house in 1954 to the Augusta City Council for use as a library.
Commissioner chosen by city commission following Bob Young's departure to serve as interim mayor until
special election. First African American to serve as mayor of consolidated Augusta-Richmond County.