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Augusta Cares
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You can find out how to register to vote by contacting the Board of Elections at (706) 821-2340. |
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You can obtain information on how to get a business license by contacting the License and Inspections Department at (706) 312-5053. |
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You can contact Richmond County Drivers License Bureau at (706) 771-7815 or Columbia County Drivers License Bureau at (706) 860-3616 for information on identification cards. Handicap permits are issued by the Tag office please call (706) 821-2475 for more information. |
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Laney Walker Tag Office – (706) 821-2475
Lumpkin Road Tag Office – (706) 796-5021
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Landfill – (706) 592-3200 |
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Probate Court – (706) 821-2434 |
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Probate Court – (706) 821-2434 |
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Civil and Magistrate Court – (706) 821-2370 |
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Clerk of the Court – Clerk of Superior Court – (706) 821-2460 |
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Health Department - (706) 667-4335 |
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Health Department – (706) 667-4241 |
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Main Post Office – (706) 823-3100 |
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Housing Authority – (706) 724-5466 |
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Tax Commissioners Office – (706) 821-2391 |
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Georgia Department of Labor – (706) 721-2011 |
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Augusta Richmond County Civic Center – (706) 722-3521
Board of Education – (706) 826-1000
Chamber of Commerce - (706) 821-1300
County Extension Office – (706) 821-2350
Georgia Legal Aid – (706) 721-2327
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Board of Elections
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• Download, complete, and mail a voter registration application.
• Contact the Board of Elections office, public library, public assistance office, recruitment office, schools and other government offices for a mail-in registration form.
• Registration is offered when you renew or apply for your driver's license at Department of Motor Vehicle Safety driver’s license posts.
• College students can obtain Georgia voter registration forms, or the necessary forms to register in any state in the U.S., from their school registrar's office or from the office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
• Qualifications are:
o You must be a US Citizen and a resident of Georgia and the county.
o Must be at least 17 1/2 to register and 18 years of age to vote.
o Not serving a sentence for a felony involving moral turpitude.
o Not have been judicially declared mentally incompetent.
Once your application is received and approved you will received a voter precinct card. You may confirm your voter registration status through the Secretary of State's poll locator. If you have submitted a voter registration application within the prior three to four weeks and your name does not appear, please contact the Board of Elections office to check the status of your application.
Secretary of State's poll locator |
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The location of your polling place is listed on your precinct card. If you do not have one, or have misplaced your card and do not know where your polling place is located, call our office at (706) 821-2340. You can also call the Secretary of State at 1-888-265-1115 or visit the Polling Place locator at the Secretary of State’s Web site at www.sos.state.ga.us/elections/polllocator/ |
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When a voter needs to vote an absentee ballot they may come to the office at 530 Greene Street Rm. 104 up to 45 days prior to the election or they may request a ballot in writing and mail, or fax the request to our office. You can make a request up to 180 days prior to an election. The application for absentee ballot can be found by clicking below. Absentee Ballot |
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Yes. Sample ballots are available through the Board of Elections office. Voters are authorized to carry a sample ballot or list of selected candidates with them to the polls to aid them in voting their ballot. You may not share the sample ballot or candidate list with other voters at the polls, but you may use it for your benefit. Sample ballots for current elections are located here. |
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When you arrive at your polling place, you will complete a voter's certificate which asks for your name and residence address. You will then present the certificate and proper identification to the poll officials who will verify that you are a registered voter in that precinct by checking the voters list for that precinct. Voters are required to present identification at their polling place prior to casting their ballot. Proper identification shall consist of any one of the following:
(1) A valid Georgia driver's license, even if expired;
(2) Any valid state or federal government issued photo ID;
(3) Valid employee photo ID from any branch, department, agency, or entity of the U.S. Government, Georgia, or any county, municipality, board, authority or other entity of this state;
(4) Valid U.S. passport ID;
(5) Valid U.S. military photo ID;
(6) Valid tribal photo ID;
NOTE: The "precinct card" you receive to confirm your voter registration and voting location is NOT a form of identification, and it will not be sufficient identification to vote. A FREE Voter ID Card can be issued by the Board of Elections office or the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) |
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Voters are required to notify the board of elections of their county of residence whenever they move. If you move within the county in which you are registered to vote and did not notify the registrar at least 30 days prior to the election, you may vote in your old polling place for this election. You must complete a change of address card at the polling place. If you move outside the county in which you are registered to vote within 30 days of an election, you may vote in your old precinct for that election and any ensuing runoff only. If you move outside the county in which you are registered to vote more than 30 days prior to an election, you have lost your eligibility to vote in elections in the county of your old residence. You must register to vote in your new county of residence, and if you did not register to vote in the new county by the deadline, you cannot vote in that particular election.
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If you need to file a change of address with the Board of Elections, you can complete the back of your precinct card and mail it to the Board of Elections. If you no longer have your precinct card, you may submit your change in writing stating the old and new address and you must sign the request. If the request is done within 30 days of an Election, the change may not take effect until after the Election. Please contact the Board of Elections office if you have questions about Election deadline dates. |
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You can call the office and a card can be mailed to you within two weeks or you can stop by the office and get a certified copy of your voter registration record. The cost for a certified copy is $1.00. If you need the card for international travel please note that effective 1/26/96, pursuant to Public Law 104-99, any document that evidences voter registration cannot be used to prove United States citizenship. |
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The applicant must include their name, the date of the election, their address, their date of birth, their party preference if a primary and their signature. When voting by mail, no reason is required. |
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No, Georgia laws allows voters to vote absentee without a reason up to 45 days prior to any Primary or General Election. The 45 days prior to the Election is called Early Voting and the week before the Election is Advance Voting. Voters can also request an absentee ballot be mailed to them if they do not wish to vote in person. |
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Yes, Georgia Law allows for Advance Voting the Monday through Friday the week prior to every Election. Advance Voting will always be held at the Board of Elections office. During busy Elections, the Board of Elections may chose to open satellite sites, however, the satellite sites may not be open for every election so check with the Board of Elections if you are unsure. To find read the Board of Elections policy for opening up satellite sites for Advance Voting click here... |
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If an voter is unable to produce any of the required forms of identification, the voter shall be allowed to vote a Provisional Ballot. The voter is allowed 48 hours to provide proper ID in order to have their ballot counted. If they fail to provide proper ID their provisional ballot will not be counted. |
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To obtain a free photo voter ID card, a voter must be registered in Richmond County and must sign an affidavit that states that they do not have a Georgia Driver’s License or a State Issued ID. They may also go to the Georgia Department of Driver’s Services and upon proof of registration and residency obtain a free photo ID that can be used for voting purposes. |
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Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. till 7:00 p.m. on each election day. However, any voter who is waiting to vote at 7:00 p.m. will be allowed to vote. |
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Peak voting hours appear to be from 7 a.m. till 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. till 7:00 pm, and during the mid-day lunch hour. |
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Yes. Between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on the day of an Election, voters who are 75 years of age or older or who are physically disabled may, upon request to a poll officer, vote immediately without waiting in line. |
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Yes. Georgia law requires employers to grant their workers up to two hours to vote on Election Day. However, the employer is authorized to specify the hours which an employee may use. This provision for time off to vote does not apply to employees whose hours of work begin at least two hours after the polls open or end at least two hours before the polls close. There is no obligation for an employer to pay the employee for the time taken off to vote |
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Yes. Children under the age of 18 may accompany a parent into the voting booth. However, the children may not be disruptive or interfere with the voting process, vote the ballot or operate any function of the voting machine. |
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No person may campaign; distribute literature or written or printed matter of any kind; wear campaign buttons, signs, pins, stickers, T-shirts, etc.; circulate petitions; or perform similar activities within 150 feet of the building in which a polling place is located. |
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Yes. Poll officers of the precinct will be available to answer any questions that voters may have concerning voting their ballot or operating the voting equipment. |
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A 'special election' means an election that arises from some emergency or special need outside the usual routine. This could include a vacancy in a public office or the holding of a county referendum. An example of a referendum would be the holding of a special local option sales tax question in the county. A 'primary' means any election held for the purpose of electing party officers or nominating candidates for public offices to be voted upon at a general election. In Georgia, political parties are defined as any political organization that at the preceding Gubernatorial election nominated a candidate for Governor and whose candidate for Governor at such election pulled at least 20 percent of the total votes cast in the state for Governor or in a Presidential election nominated a candidate for President of the United States and whose candidates for presidential electors at such election pulled at least 20 percent of the total votes cast in the nation for that office. At the present time, recognized political parties in Georgia include the Democratic and Republican parties. A 'general election' is held at intervals fixed by law. In Georgia, the general election is held the Tuesday after the first Monday of November in each even-numbered year. Most terms of office are for four years. Exceptions to this include six-year terms for United States Senators and two-year terms for Georgia General Assembly members and United States Representatives. The general election will include the candidates nominated at the political party primaries, political body candidates nominated by petition or state convention, independent candidates through the petition process, and write-in candidates.
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The Georgia Secretary of State's home page located at www.sos.state.ga.us features results of statewide and federal elections from 1988 to 1996. You can also follow election night results as they come in by accessing our Website's election night reporting system. You will find results of local elections by clicking here... |
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A provisional ballot is a paper ballot used by a voter whose eligibility to vote is in question and cannot be determined on Election Day. |
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On the day following the election, the registrar investigates each and every provisional ballot in an attempt to help prove the voter’s eligibility. If the registrar can find proof that the voter is eligible to vote then the voter’s ballot is counted, if not the voter’s ballot is rejected. As part of the process of voting a provisional ballot, the voter will complete an application to register to vote so even if the registrar is unable to prove the voter’s eligibility, the voter will be able to get registered for future elections. |
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The registrar will notify each provisional voter to tell the voter if their ballot was counted or not, and if not, why it was not counted. |
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You must go to your proper polling place, except that if you show up at the wrong polling place and in the reasonable exercise of discretion the registrar determines that there is not enough time for you to make it to your correct polling place by 7:00 PM, you may be allowed to vote a provisional ballot at the polling place in which you are present. In this case, only the votes cast for candidates for whom you would have been eligible to vote were you in your proper polling location shall be counted. |
City Law Department
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If an individual or entity has sustained property damage or bodily injury, pursuant to Georgia law a claim must be filed with the county within 12 months of the accident or occurrence. O.C.G.A. § 36-11-1. Please find below the link to the county claim form which should be sent to the Clerk of Commission and the General Counsel alerting them to your claim. After receiving the claim, the Risk Management Department will conduct an impartial investigation to determine if the county is liable. If it is determined that there is liability on behalf of the county, the investigator will begin settlement negotiations to resolve the claim. If a settlement is reached it must be approved by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission prior to the release of a settlement check. If it is determined that the county is not liable or the parties cannot agree on the amount of damages, the injured party may chose to file suit with the court having jurisdiction of the claim. [Additional Info...] |
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Open Records Act requests served pursuant to O.C.G.A. §50-18-70 should be sent to the Augusta Law Department at 530 Greene Street, Ste 302, Augusta, Georgia 30901. Attn: General Counsel. The requests may also be faxed to 706-842-5556. The Georgia Open Records Act, can be found at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through 50-18-76. These code sections can be accessed through the Georgia State Government's Official Code of Georgia Annotated web site. |
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Whether a meeting is open to the public is determined by the Georgia Open Meetings Act, which can be found at O.C.G.A. § 50-14-1 through 50-14-6. These code sections can be accessed through the Georgia State Government's Official Code o Georgia Annotated web site |
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Civil legal services may be provided by contacting the Georgia Legal Services Program at 706- 721-2327. The Atlanta Bar Association also operates a lawyer referral service recognized by the State Bar of Georgia and may be reached at (404)
521-0781. |
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The Augusta Circuit Public Defender provides legal services for the indigent and may be contacted at (706) 312-5105. |
Clerk of Commission
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Commission meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 2:00 pm and Committee meetings are held on the second and last Mondays of each month beginning at 12:30 pm. |
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Citizens may view Commission or Committee agendas by accessing the Agenda Books application through the Clerk of Commission’s page.) |
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Citizens may locate documents approved since consolidation by accessing the WebLink application through the Clerk of Commission’s page.) |
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Citizens may locate verbatim minutes of Commission meetings by accessing the WebLink application through the Clerk of Commission’s page and action minutes of the Commission and Committee meetings by accessing the Agenda Books application through the Clerk of Commission’s page.) |
Coroner
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In most cases the Coroner’s report is available within three business days. Simply autopsy reports such as heart attacks or strokes, where the cause of death is obvious are normally ready within thirty days. An autopsy report may take as long as twenty six weeks, depending on the level and type of test being done. |
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The funeral home selected by the family will generate a death certificate and send it to the coroner’s office for signature; we sign the certificate and return it to the funeral home which in turn files it with the Georgia Department of Health, Vital Records section. |
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The law. According to the law, the cause and manner of death must be determined for every death, in most non-violent cases, we use medical information from the decedent’s medical record and family history to establish the most likely cause of death. If medical evidence cannot be established from these sources then an autopsy is required. |
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Once the closest next of kinship has been established or a court order is issued naming an individual as the administrator of the estate all property is released to that person or persons. |
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Federal Law states that it is a violation to be in possession of drugs not issued to you by prescription, therefore, when a person dies all drugs issued to the deceased person are removed and destroyed. |
Daniel Field Airport
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Contact Augusta Aviation Inc. at (706) 733-8970 visit their website. Augusta Aviation |
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Yes, Enterprise Car Rental will deliver a car to the airport. A car can be reserved through Augusta Aviation, Inc. and they can be reached at (706) 733-8970.
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Yes, for more information on procedures during the tournament, please view the following page. Masters Information |
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
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To be registered, an applicant:- Must have its principal place of business in Augusta-Richmond County
- Must have an Augusta-Richmond County business license six months prior to bidding
- Gross annual receipts do not exceed an average of $500,000 per year for three years
- Individual owner's personal net worth does not exceed $750,000
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Applications are process within seven business days. In most cases, if proper documentation is submitted with the application, the process is shortened. |
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Please review the application thoroughly before making this determination. Failing to submit all documentation at the time of application will lengthen the registration process. If a question does not apply, please write "not applicable (N/A)" and include an explanatory note. |
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No – You must complete the application and provide a copy of DOT’s certification letter. |
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No – You must complete DOT’s Uniform Certification application. The DBE office can assist you with any questions you may have. |
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Your certification is good for two years. |
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• Central location to get information on almost any project within Augusta-Richmond County
• Inclusion in the Augusta-Richmond County Directory of Local Small Businesses
• Increased opportunities for doing business with prime contractors
• Increased opportunities for the award of contracts
• Financial assistance from the Link Deposit Program
• Workshops, seminars and training programs
• Provides your firm higher visibility for contracting opportunities
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• Provides LSBOP with access to Augusta-Richmond County contracting opportunity information
• Assistance with the DOT Uniform Certification
• Training, workshops and seminars
• Provide financial information on the Augusta-Richmond County Link Deposit Program
• Engages in outreach activities designed to increase the capacity of registered firms
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Any business entity, which has its principal office and place of doing business in Augusta-Richmond County. |
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Yes, Augusta-Richmond County does have formal agreements with two (2) local banks to provide this type of service to companies awarded city contracts. |
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No. Augusta-Richmond County awards contracts only to prime contractors. Any prospective subcontractor must negotiate directly with prime contractors who are bidding the entire project |
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Contact all prospective prime contractors and inform them that you are qualified to do the work on the part of the project in which you are interested. |
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A personal interview is the most effective means of communication. At that time, resumes, brochures, pictures, example of recently performed work, and letters of reference can be presented to the prospective prime contractor. For additional information, please contact the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Department
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Emergency Management
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In the unlikely event a County evacuation order is issued, communication to the public is of the utmost importance. An evacuation order would specify the perimeters of the area to be evacuated as well as directing residents to available shelters. Residents of areas not in the defined area might be directed to stay where they are (shelter-in-place). The Office of Emergency Management foresees that implementing plans to shelter-in-place would ensure the safety of citizens. Although dealing with any disaster in the County will be paramount, the continuity of operations of the County Government must be maintained. Our emergency support functions, which include all County agencies, have established contingency plans to maintain operations to the entire County, even those who may not be affected by disaster. |
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Yes. Augusta has numerous facilities that have been identified and equipped to serve as shelters. These locations are not published in advance as many factors will determine which shelter(s) would be opened. Some of these factors include the size and severity of the disaster, the location of the disaster area, and the numbers of people requiring shelter. All pre-designated shelters have auxiliary power provided by generators and are ADA accessible. When the determination is made as to which shelter(s) to open, the community will be informed via traditional media, the County’s website, if necessary the Emergency Notification System. |
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No. Since it is impossible to determine which route would be a safe route prior to an incident, permanent signs are not in place, the county will place hard signage and portable signage in the event they are required. Information as to safe routes to use would be given along with an evacuation order. Our plans stress situational flexibility. |
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You should be prepared to shelter in place for three days using the above supplies as a guide. Visit the websites mentioned previously for additional information regarding supplies. In addition, you should make sure you have an emergency response plan that you have prepared in advance with a friend, neighbor, or family member who can provide assistance to you, in the event of an emergency where you are unable to manage alone. |
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Mitigation is defined as any sustained action taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to human life and property from a hazard event. Mitigation, also known as prevention (when done before a disaster), encourages long-term reduction of hazard vulnerability. The goal of hazard mitigation is to decrease the need for response as opposed to simply increasing the response capability. |
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Everyone should prepare an emergency response plan for themselves for both home and office. This plan should include who you will contact out of the area should an emergency occur, family emergency numbers, school contacts, an emergency meeting place for the family, and local contacts. Other pertinent information specific to you might include medical information, such as chronic conditions, medications that you use regularly and physician / pharmacy phone numbers. Make sure you discuss your plans with your loved ones and co-workers and give them copies of your plan. Individuals should prepare an Emergency Response Plan for both the home and office. Information is available on the Augusta-Richmond County website to assist you in formulating your plan. To further assist you, links are also available to the Department of Homeland Security and the American Red Cross. In an emergency, the County’s website and local TV / radio stations will provide emergency information. You also want to be prepared to shelter in place for three days (for example, a big snow storm). To shelter comfortably, you will want to have the basics:
One gallon of water per person per day
Food and manual can opener
A week’s supply of prescription medication
Battery powered radio, with extra batteries, extra batteries for hearing aids or other assistive devices
Flashlight with extra batteries
A list of contacts with family members, friends, doctors, and first aid suppliesAny items you normally use that you would need for three days should an emergency occur should also be included. If you have a pet, you will need three days supply of food and water for each pet. Should you have to evacuate, these supplies should go with you. More extensive lists and information can be found on websites dealing with preparedness, such as Ready.gov. It is also a very good idea to have a go bag ready in case you have to evacuate either your home or work place. This small bag could include those personal items you would need if you had to leave without any notice as well as copies of financial records, pet’s veterinarian records (pets allowed only in pet designed shelters), extra keys for house and car, cash, spare glasses or other special needs items, such as medications, batteries for assistive devices, and copies of family documents. For sheltering longer than three days, or if you have to evacuate, you may also want to include blankets and bedding, garbage bags, extra sets of clothes, pet carrier, litter, bags, water for pets, and personal hygiene items with the go-bag items. |
Fire Department, Fire Inspection Bureau
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You can request an inspection 24-48 hours in advance by calling (706) 821-2929. |
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Three sets of plans are submitted to the License & Inspection Department, they will then forward a copy to the Fire Department for review and approval. Once the plans are approved, a construction permit is issued. An 80% and 100% inspection is required. After the 100% inspection, a certificate of occupancy is issued for a fee of $150. |
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$150 for first 10,000 square feet, then $0.05 for every square foot thereafter. |
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The fee is $150 and it is good for the life of the building if the occupancy does not change. |
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The Department witnesses sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire pump, and underground piping. |
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For sprinkler plans, submit three sets of plans to the Fire Department. After review and approval, one set will stay with the Fire Department, one set goes to the License and Inspections Department, and one set goes to the job site. For alarm plans, just submit one set of plans to the Fire Department. |
GIS
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You can search by name, address, PIN (property identification number),or subdivision name. However, you may only search by one field at a time. You may also type in a street name or a last name to do a broad search. Search maps. |
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Map information displays current data and values: new parcel for 2009 will display a $0 value.
Map information is updated after the second Monday of each month, after the approval of the Richmond County Board of Assessors. New map lines may take longer to produce than the updated data information. View more information about data and map prices. |
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Zoning information may be obtained by calling the Planning Commission at (706) 821-1706. View more information about zoning and re-zoning. |
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If wrong information is posted on the web the person needs to contact The Tax Assessors Office at 706-821-2328 or Fax: 706-821-2325. |
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Map cost depends on size and content, custom maps are $40 an hour small easy to create will cost according to size. [see chart for cost...] |
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Windows Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher is required to access the Maps Online. Currently, IT is in the process of developing a new version that will be compatible with more browsers. |
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Ensure all pop-up blockers are turned off or set to allow pup-up windows from this website. |
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Currently, IT is in the process of developing a new version that will be compatible with more browsers, therefore Mac machines utilizing Firefox and /or Safari will have access. |
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Scheduled updates are made to the website during times of less internet traffic, between 7:00am – 9:00am and 5:00pm – 6:00pm. If it is not during a scheduled time, please check the home page of the City website for a upgrade notification, these are posted several days in advance of an upgrade and can last several days. If there is not a notice there could be a technical problem, which IT is working to resolve, we strive to ensure the public has access to all data at all hours |
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If some of the features are not working properly it can be due to a full or oversized amount of temporary internet file, history, and cookies. By going to your ‘Tools’ and ‘Internet options’ and delete ‘Temporary files, history, and cookies’ this will free up space and all the features should work. |
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The Tax Assessors Office has not provided the information to be displayed on the website. Please contact Calvin C. Hicks – 706-821-2328 for further details. |
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Property transfers are recorded by the Clerk of Court’s Office as they are received from the attorney’s offices; once a log is completed it is transferred to the Tax Assessors Office to be corrected. This process can take up to a year, however; the new owner will be updated by the time tax notices are sent for the first full year of ownership. Please contact Calvin C. Hicks – 706-821-2328 for further details |
Human Resources
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Applications are accepted Monday through Friday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Municipal Building, Room 601. Employment Information |
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It varies. Applications that meet the minimum qualifications will be sent to the department advertising for that position after the closing date. You will be notified by Human Resources by a postcard that your information has been received. Departments vary in their time frames to fill positions. It is up to the hiring department to fill the position, and the department will contact you if they are interested in seeing you for an interview. |
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No, a separate application is needed for each position applied for. |
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Unless otherwise stated, you do not have to submit anything else with your application. You are free to attach a resume if you choose. |
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No. An application can be downloaded from the Human Resources web page. |
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Applications will only be accepted for positions that are being advertised. |
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No. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. |
Jury Department
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The Georgia State Judiciary Law states that all eligible citizens shall have both the opportunity and obligation to serve. It is important that jurors promptly report as required. Absences may delay or even jeopardize trials. |
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Yes. First you must complete a Jury Duty Questionnaire and submit it to the office of the Jury Clerk. Once approved, you will become a part of the jury pool and be a part of the random selection. |
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The Jury Clerk’s office obtains the names of county residents through the Georgia Department of Driver’s Services, registered voter’s lists and any other source the Georgia State Court System deems constitutional. Qualified persons are then placed in a jury box, balanced by gender and race. By court order, jurors are selected at random and are summoned to appear for jury service. |
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Jurors receive $25.00 per day for the days they are physically present. |
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In order to verify that your jury duty service was performed, jurors will receive a statement in the mail along with their check from the Clerk of Superior Court’s office. |
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Yes. In many cases parties seek to settle their differences to avoid the expense and time demanded by a trial. The courts cannot be certain until the scheduled trial date which cases will actually require a trial and a jury. For this reason, it is important that you follow the instructions on your jury summons and call the Jury Information Line for further reporting instructions. |
License and Inspection - Business
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You have the option of being billed on gross revenue or paying a flat fee of $365 if this applies to you.
This applies to you only if your business is classified as the following:
- Lawyer
- Physicians licensed under chapter 34 of Title 43
- Osteopaths licensed under chapter 34 of Title 43
- Chiropractors
- Podiatrists
- Dentists
- Optometrists
- Psychologists
- Veterinarians
- Landscape architects
- Land surveyors
- Practitioners of physiotherapy
- Public accountants
- Embalmers
- Funeral directors
- Civil, mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical engineers
- Architects
- Marriage and family therapists, social workers, and professional counselors
All other business pay based on your gross revenue for the period of October 1st of previous year to September 30th of current year
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In order to submit a inspection request online you will need to access the inspection status application. You may access this application at anytime by using the drop down menu at the top of the page.
To access this, look for eGov Services drop down box, below the search box, at the top of every page. Then select Inspection Status and click go. Once in the application click on the Submit an Inspection request link and input your request from there. You may also access the application by clicking on the Inspection Status link in the License and Inspection menu.
You will need your Business License number to be verified for each inspection request. Fill out each requested line. To enter the type of inspection, click on the down arrow and choose the inspection you are in need of. Enter any comments if any and click submit. You will then receive a message that states: Your E-mail has been sent successfully – Thank You. |
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In order to check the status of an inspection request online you will need to access the inspection status application. You may access this application at anytime by using the drop down menu at the top of the page. To access this, look for eGov Services drop down box, below the search box, at the top of every page. Then select Inspection Status and click go. You may also access the application by clicking on the Inspection Status link in the License and Inspection menu.
Enter your permit number where indicated and click submit. All inspections that have been entered and performed will be present. It will show your permit numbers, the type of inspection performed, address of the job, the inspector, the date it was inspected, results – passed or failed and any notes or comments. At the top of all that information you will find the Total Records found. That will be the total amount of inspections that have been performed. Any voided inspections shown should not be counted as a total for inspections.
You can print a copy, if desired for your records. You will not be able to make any changes to this page. It’s for view only.
If another inspection is needed go back to the top of the page and click on the underlined: Submit an Inspection Request and proceed to enter another inspection.
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The cost of the license is determined by estimated gross Revenue, you should have this information ready when submitting the application. |
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Not in all cases, if you are not keeping separate books for the additional type of business added, you do not have to get a separate license, however; if the gross for the additional business added is kept separately; then an additional license is required. |
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This is needed when you are serving or preparing food for the general public.
Pre-packaged items do not require Health Department approval.
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There is a two to three day waiting period to receive your license after the application has been submitted. |
License and Inspection - Permit
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1. A Building Permit is required for the following: ~New construction: commercial and residential
~Renovations
~Additions
~Re-roofing
~Signs
~Swimming Pools
~Utility or storage buildings. * Residential renovations: A permit shall be obtained before beginning construction, alteration or repairs, other than ordinary repairs in which the cost of the project materials is less than $500.00. Ordinary repairs are nonstructural repairs and do not include addition to, alteration of, or replacement or relocation of water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping, electrical wiring, or mechanical or other work for which a permit is required by the building official. * Commercial renovations: For commercial renovation projects: any contractor who desires to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system must obtain a permit. * An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced with 6 months after the date of filing for the permit. * Temporary Structures. A special building permit for a limited time shall be obtained before the erection of temporary structures such as construction sheds, seats, canopies, tents and fences used in construction work or for temporary purposes such as reviewing stands. * Off-Premise Signs require approval of the Zoning Administrator (Planning Commission-525 Telfair Street) and Building Official. All signs must comply with the Zoning Ordinance, the Standard Building Code, and the National Electrical Code. Inspection of signs is required. If sign is illuminated an electrical permit is required. 2.Electrical. Plumbing, Gas and Mechanical Permits: A permit is required for all Electrical, Plumbing, Gas and Mechanical projects exceeding the cost of $500.00. All new installation and repair work requires a permit. Minor repairs can be made to these systems without a permit - as determined by the Building Official. All permits must be obtained prior to commencement of work to avoid penalties.
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New construction permits require three sets of drawings with and architectural seal and an approved site plan. Note: Plans are needed on all commercial jobs. |
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Permits are good for six months with one extension. |
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Two sets of drawings, mecheck, water tap, sewer/septic tank approval, and a plot plan. |
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The contractor buys the permit. |
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All inspections can be faxed by 4:00 on the previous day in which the inspection is needed.
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Roofing, mechanical change outs, burglar alarms, vinyl sidings, window replacements and telephone wiring. |
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Summerville, Bethlehem; Sand Hills, and Old Towne. |
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Commercial requirements: back flow prevention, landscape approval; Fire Marshall approval; and all inspections and all permits must be purchased. Residential requirements: all inspections must be done. Certificate Of Occupancy/Letters of Completion will not be issued during the hours of 12:30 – 2:00. |
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The requirements for a homeowner’s permit are the same as a contractor. |
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A homeowner can do any and all jobs as long as he lives in the house. |
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No. Rental property is considered commercial. |
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Contact planning and zoning at 821-1796 for pre approval to run a home based business. Note: any business that uses a residential address as the business address even if there is no activity in the home must obtain approval from planning and zoning before a license can be issued. |
Magistrate and Civil Court
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Cash, Money Order, Cashier's Checks, and Business checks are accepted. No personal checks or credit cards are accepted. |
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No, employees of this office of Civil and Magistrate Court can not provide legal advise. |
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Forms that are provided by the court may be obtained by coming into the office or sending a request with a self addressed stamped envelope. |
Mayor's Office
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A fishing permit can be obtained from the Lock N Dam Bait & Tackle Shop.
Please contact Bob Baurle at
(706)793.8053
2060 Bush Field RoadFishing permits are valid for a two week period of day time fishing only. No boats or firearms are allowed. |
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The Mayor's BIG Program allows a new business owner, who is starting a business in the Laney-Walker Development Area, to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,500 of initial start-up cost. Applications can be submitted at the Housing and Economic Development office. For more information call (706) 821.1797. |
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Submit a letter to the Mayor's office with the events information, such as: location, time, estimated number of attendance, parade route, number of participants, and date. Once the letter is received the mayor will review the letter of application and recommend approval or disapproval to the Sheriff's Office. Upon approval from the mayor's office the Sheriff's office will contact the applicant to finalize the details. |
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All trash related problems should be forwarded to the Landfill Office at (706) 592-3200 or the Public Services Department at (706) 842-3091. |
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Mayor's Office - (706) 821-1831
Administrator's Office - (706) 821-2400
Utilities Department - (706) 312-4154
Public Services Department - (706) 842-3091
Tax Commissioner - (706) 821-2391
License/Inspection - (706) 796-5050
Sheriff's Office - (706) 821-1065
Board of Elections - (706) 821-2340
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Planning and Zoning
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Augusta has a Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance which regulates what uses you can conduct on your property. You should check with this office if you want to initiate a new use of your property (i.e. residential, professional, commercial, multi-family residential or industrial). If rezoning is required you will have to consult the staff to see whether what you want to do is consistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and legal standards for zoning.
If you decide to move forward you will have to provide information, pay a non-refundable fee that varies with the proposed zoning change, and present your request at a public hearing. The process takes between 30 and 60 days depending on when the application is made. For more information see Zoning/Rezoning on this web site and/or contact this office at (706) 821-1796. Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance |
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If you live in Augusta Richmond County and your business will not result in any business traffic at your home, will not require any signage on the property to advertise the business, will not require parking a commercial vehicle at the home, and will not have any visible outside storage of material used in the business, then you may obtain a Special Use Permit.
You must be the homeowner or have written permission from the owner and pay a onetime fee of $75, and the staff will assist you in filling out the necessary paperwork.
Should you not meet the above standards, a home based business might be approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals. We accept all forms of payment preferably, a personal check, or we request exact cash and charge a 3% fee for all electronic transactions. |
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Augusta-Richmond County does not regulate manufactured homes by age rather than by zoning. If your property is correctly zoned for placement of a manufactured home (A – Agriculture or R-MH - Manufactured Home Residential), you must obtain a Manufactured Home Permit from this office before placing the home.
Please bring a plat of the land or the location of the home in an approved manufactured home park, the size, make, and year of the home and $15 to this office and the staff will assist you in filling out the necessary paperwork. We accept all forms of payment, preferably a personal check, or request exact cash and charge a 3% fee for all electronic transactions. Additional information. |
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Family Personal Care Homes are defined as a residential home that will have 3-6 clients. They are allowed in Augusta Richmond County only by approval of the Augusta Commission of a Special Exception. There is a $250.00 non-refundable application fee, there may be no operating residential care homes within 1200 feet of the proposed home, and both the Planning Commission and the Augusta Commission will hear the petition. For additional information and to have the 1200 foot search conducted please contact this office. |
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Family Day Care Homes are defined as a residential home that will supervise 3-6 children. They are allowed in Augusta Richmond County by right if certain criteria are met. There may be no operating residential care homes of any type within 1200 feet of the proposed home and a Special Use Permit and a Richmond County Business License must be obtained. The criteria for staff approval are as follows:
i. Applicant must live in the home ii. Home has public sewerage or applicant has a letter of approval from the Richmond County Board of Health iii. Home is not in the floodplain
iv. Applicant must provide proof of application for registration from the Georgia Department of Human Resources Day Care Licensing Unit v. The lot on which the family day care home would be located is 10,000 square feet in area or greater
vi. Hours of operation would not be greater than 6:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. vii. No persons listed with Richmond County Sex Offenders Registry reside within 1,000 feet of the property For additional information and to have the 1200 foot search conducted please contact this office. Please note if you do not meet the above listed criteria you may petition for a Special Exception, please see Zoning-Rezoning on this web site for more information.
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All plats recorded in Augusta Richmond County must be approved and signed by this office. Please bring a mylar and two original copies or three original copies of the plat to this office and the staff will review the plat and if possible approve it for you while you wait. Once a plat is approved and signed it must be taken to the Real Estate Records Division of the Clerk of Superior Court located in the Municipal Building for recording. There is no charge for approval a plat for one lot. Plats subdividing land into multiple lots may require submission of additional information and the charges are as follows: 2-4 lots is $20.00 per lot, 5-10 lots is $100.00 + $20.00 per lot, 10 or more lots require an engineered subdivision plan with fees charged accordingly. For more information see Development Information on this web site. |
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Most fences do not require a building permit in Augusta-Richmond County but if you are located in any of the 3 historic districts you must obtain Historic Preservation Commission approval (see Historic Preservation on this web site for district boundaries). Residential fence heights are limited to four (4) feet for front yards and six (6) feet for rear yards |
Procurement
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To conduct business with the City of Augusta, you are not required to fill out a vendor registration form in order to bid on a project. Current bid information is available at Conducting Business with Augusta. |
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All bids and proposals should be submitted to:
The Augusta Procurement Department
530 Greene St.
Room 605
Augusta, GA 30901
Also, all questions should be directed to the Augusta Procurement Department to the attention of the Bid Team at (706) 821-2422 or by fax at (706) 821-2811. There are no exceptions. Please do not contact the departments or architectural / engineering firms. |
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Bid advertisements can be found in the Augusta Chronicle (Thursdays) and the Metro Courier (Wednesdays).
Current bid information is available at Conducting Business with Augusta. |
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You may view the actual specifications for bids and proposals (excluding construction projects) on-line via the ARCBid link on the Procurement webpage. The information contained within the application is for information purposes only. You may also obtain copies of the bids and proposals (excluding construction projects) from Augusta, GA on-line by registering at www.demandstar.com/supplier/. There is a nominal fee for this service, which includes automatic notification of bids via email or fax. You may also click on Bid Listing Reports or Online Bids on to see an updated list of our current bids. You will need to either request a copy of the specifications by fax or you may come by the Procurement office to pick up a copy of the bid documents Demandstar.com |
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Please fax the Augusta Procurement Department your request for bid tabulation sheets at (706) 821-2811. Also, please allow us up to five (5) business days to complete the bid tabulation sheet after the bid opening. |
RCCI
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From Atlanta: I-20 East then Bobby Jones Expressway East exit; Exit Windsor Spring / Peach Orchard Rd. (#6) and turn right on to Peach Orchard Rd.; Travel approximately two miles then turn right on Tobacco Rd.; RCCI on left. From Savannah: I-16 North to Statesboro then Hwy 25 North to Augusta; Turn left on to Tobacco Rd.; RCCI on left. |
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Visitation is held on Saturdays, Sundays, and county holidays from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Only immediate family members (parents, brother, their spouses, sisters, and their spouses, wives or common law wives, grandparents, children or stepchildren) are allowed to visit. All inmates are given the opportunity to complete a visitation list. Visitors are not permitted to wear shorts or revealing clothing to the visitation area. Visitors who arrive and are not in the proper attire will be denied admittance. Kissing / hugging are permitted when entering and exiting the visitation area only. All visitors over the age of 16 years old are required to present identification before admission. No personal item may be given to an inmate during visitation. You may bring change (money) to the visitation area to use the vending machines. |
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Generally, inmates are eligible for transfers after completing 12 months of assignment and have maintained six months clear record - no disciplinary infractions. All transfers must be approved by the Georgia Department of Corrections. For more information please call the Georgia Department of Corrections at (404) 656-4987. Inmates at other institutions must go through their assigned Counselors to obtain a transfer. |
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Yes, all inmates have access to telephones unless their privileges are restricted due to disciplinary infractions. Inmates are limited to 20 phone numbers, and they can only call these numbers. All calls are collect. |
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Inmates are allowed to receive one ten pound package per month in addition to the pre-approved Christmas package. All inmates have access to the Inmate's Commissary. Each inmate has an account and may receive money only through postal money orders, money orders signed by a bank official or a cashiers check sent through the mail. Money orders can be for any amount. Cash money and personal checks are not allowed and will be returned to the sender! |
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The following services and programs are offered to inmates:
GED
Medical / Dental Services
Library Services
Counseling Services
Religious Programs / Activities
Inmates' Choir
Recreational Activities
OJT-Food Service
Maintenance
Landscaping
Janitorial
Flagman
Orderly
Painting
Laundry Operations
(HEO)-Heavy Equipment Operator (Tractor Drivers)
Re-Entry (Pre-Release) Program |
Recreation Department
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Registration is required prior to program attendance. Registration may be accepted after the program begins; however, fees are not prorated. In some instances late fees and non resident fees are required. Please contact the program coordinator at the facility of your choice for further instructions. |
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Total refunds will be given without question prior to the start of the program. After the program has started, a refund will be given only for medical or unavoidable circumstances. After authorization, a check will be issued as soon as possible so that there is a minimum of inconvenience to our patrons. Once a program begins, no refunds will be given. |
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Formation of classes depends upon sufficient enrollment and facility availability. The department reserves the right to cancel, change the date, time or location of classes; change instructors; or make other revisions deemed as necessary. Activities postponed due to inclement weather or absence of instructor will be made up at the earliest convenience of the instructor and the participant. |
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Make all checks payable to the Augusta Recreation and Parks Department. A $25 service charge will be assessed by the City of Augusta for all checks returned by the bank. |
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Children under eight must be accompanied by an adult 18 or over when visiting one of the Recreation and Park facilities. |
Richmond County Extension Office
Superior Court
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If it is a Felony case, please call the District Attorney’s Office at (706) 821-1135.
If it is a Misdemeanor / Traffic case, please call the Richmond County Solicitor’s Office at (706) 821-1220.
If it is a Civil / Domestic Case, please call your attorney or call the office of the judge assigned to your case. |
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It is best to call your attorney to determine your next course of action. |
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No. It is inappropriate to speak with a judge about a specific case without both parties being present. Information and facts relating to a case are presented in a courthouse during scheduled events. |
Traffic Engineering
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Call (706) 821-1841 or (706) 821-1850, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. After hours or on weekends call the Sheriff's Dept. Dispatch at (706) 821-1080. |
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Call (706) 821-1841 or (706) 821-1850, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. After hours or on weekends call the Sheriff's Dept. Dispatch at (706) 821-1080. |
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Call (706) 821-1841 or (706) 821-1850 Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
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Call Augusta Cares at (706) 821-2300, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. |
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Call (706) 821-1841 or (706) 821-1850. |
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Call (706) 821-1841 or (706) 821-1850 or fax request to (706) 821-1724 at least 10 working days prior to event. |
Traffic Engineering - Roadway Lighting
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Your electric utility company replaces streetlight bulbs.
Georgia Power - (888) 660-5890
Jefferson Electric - (800) 342-0322 ext 5232If it is on a metal pole call us (706) 821-1829. |
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Call us (706) 821-1829 for more information. |
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Urban (Old City) by a percentage of the property value. Suburban (Old County) by footage along the roadway times the rate (rates vary by utility companies). |
Utilities
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Please call (706) 842-3060. Our Dispatcher is here to answer calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. |
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Please call (706) 842-3060 to report dirty water. Dirty water is typically caused by a Contractor turning valves and redirecting the water to construct a tap or cut a line. |
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Please call (706) 842-3050 and someone will transfer you to the appropriate office. You can view current tap fees at Water Rates |
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You must come into our office to establish a new account. Our hours of operation are from 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Applicants must provide picture ID, Social Security Number or Driver’s License. Paper work indicating ownership or lease agreement/notarized letter from the property owner must be provided. We have two branch locations as follows:
2760 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA 30906 Phone- (706) 842-3050
530 Greene Street, Augusta, Georgia 30901 Phone (706) 821-1851
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The Augusta Utilities Department applies a fee of $25.00 to establish a new account and to transfer to another account. This is a non-refundable charge. |
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Yes, the Augusta Utilities Department charges a fee even if there is no consumption. The monthly fee applies to consumption from 0 to 3,000 gallons please refer to the water rates |
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Your sewer bill is based on your December, January and February water consumption. If there is no prior history then you will be billed for the actual water consumption but no higher than the charge for 7 thousand gallons. |
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Yes, if payment is not received by the due date then a 10% penalty is applied to your account. |
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The Augusta Utilities Department offers same day service, but 2-3 days notice is preferred. |
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Phone our Customer Service Department at (706) 842-3050 or (706) 821-1851. |
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