On April 1, 2010, the Board of Commissioners of Augusta, Georgia by resolution activated the Urban Redevelopment Agency and authorized the Agency to exercise Augusta's "urban redevelopment powers" as defined under and provided in Georgia's Urban Redevelopment Law, O.C.G.A. Section 36-61-1, et seq.

The Agency shall also have any additional purposes and powers as provided by resolution of the Board of Commissioners of Augusta. The Agency may be contacted through the office of the City Administrator.