Sample Emails

We didn’t come this far to stop

Downtown Augusta falls under District 1.
The Commissioner for District 1 is: Jordan Johnson
📧 Email: jordanjohnson@augustaga.gov
📞 Phone: (706) 821-1727

Sample Email Text:
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Dear Commissioner Johnson,

My name is [Your Name], and I’m a resident concerned about the increasing number of abandoned and deteriorating buildings in Downtown Augusta. These properties not only impact safety and property values, but also discourage the growth and revitalization of our city’s heart.

I’m writing to respectfully urge you to prioritize stronger action on blight enforcement and redevelopment efforts. Downtown Augusta has incredible potential, but it needs leaders willing to push for meaningful change.

Thank you for your attention to this issue. I appreciate your service to our community and hope to see more visible steps taken to address neglected properties.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

Land Bank Authority Email: rwbrown@augustaga.gov
(This is their official contact — Ronnie Brown, Executive Director.)

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Subject: Recommendation for Land Bank Acquisition - [Address]

Dear Augusta Land Bank Authority,

I would like to bring [property address] to your attention as a candidate for acquisition.
It has been abandoned and poses safety, health, and neighborhood deterioration concerns.
I respectfully request the Land Bank consider acquiring this property to help stabilize and revitalize the area.

Thank you for your service and efforts to improve our community.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

Historic Preservation Commission : planning_zoning@augustaga.gov

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Subject Line: Demand HPC Action on Downtown Blight

Dear Historic Preservation Commission,

As a concerned resident of Augusta, I’m writing to urge the Commission to take a more active role in addressing the visible blight and neglect of historic buildings downtown.

These structures are part of our city's identity—and too many are being lost to demolition by neglect. I believe the HPC has a duty to enforce maintenance standards, push for stronger action from Code Enforcement, and hold property owners accountable when they allow historic buildings to decay.

Please consider using all available tools to intervene before more of Augusta's history disappears. Our community is watching, and we’re counting on your leadership.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Neighborhood or Street, optional]