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Commission restores full-time EMA director position, citing hurricane recovery and preparedness
Summary
Augusta's commission voted 8–2 to restore a full-time Emergency Management Agency director post, reclassifying an existing deputy position and directing HR and administration to begin recruitment and reclassification steps.
The Augusta City Commission voted Jan. 7 to restore a full-time Emergency Management Agency (EMA) director position for Augusta-Richmond County, reversing a prior arrangement in which EMA duties had been combined with the fire chief.
Mayor Garnett L. Johnson and multiple commissioners argued the staffing change is necessary after Hurricane Elaine recovery work and to improve preparedness for future…
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