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Augusta Commission Meeting
Published: Jul 1, 2026
Concerns Raised Over QTS Data Center Zoning and Grandfather Clause
Chast Cherry presented concerns regarding the current zoning status of the QTS data center and advocated for repealing the grandfather clause. She argued that the current B2 general business ordinance is inadequate for regulating industrial-scale operations like data centers, citing issues such as generator noise, water management, environmental review, and accountability. Cherry suggested amending the B2 ordinance with supplemental standards or applying the new data center ordinance to existing projects by removing the grandfather provision to ensure resident protections. [cite: 516-671]
Downtown Parking Management Firm Procurement Approved, Ordinance Updates to Follow
The commission voted unanimously to approve staff initiating procurement for a parking management firm for the downtown area and for the law department to draft related code of ordinances updates. This decision follows discussions on the pros and cons of outsourced versus in-house management, anticipated costs, timelines, and stakeholder input. The plan includes updating language regarding parking times, fees, violations, and drawing from ordinances in other cities like Athens, Atlanta, and Savannah. [cite: 1240-1491]
Commission Approves Extension and Funding Increase for Hurricane Helen Cost Recovery Services
The commission discussed and approved a change order for Hurricane Helen cost recovery services with Tetratech, extending the performance period to December 31, 2026, and increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $75,000. Tetratech has assisted in documenting and recovering eligible costs through FEMA, with $46 million already reimbursed and more expected. The total estimated costs for Hurricane Helen recovery are $83.6 million, with $75.9 million obligated by FEMA and $29.9 million currently with the state pending reimbursement. [cite: 1056-1230]
Resident Questions Data Center Transparency and Citizen Access to Government
Dr. Zakia Maberry raised concerns about public participation and citizen access to government, specifically regarding the Eisenhower data center. She questioned the city's legal rationale for excluding the project from the moratorium and sought clarity on whether legal restrictions prevented public explanation. Maberry also inquired about the policy prohibiting constituents from returning to the commission within 90 days, while the commission can revisit topics, and requested a town hall meeting on the Eisenhower data center without developers. [cite: 679-837]
Resident Seeks Clarification on West Augusta Community Center Funding and Prioritization in SPLAS 9
Patricia Jeter requested clarification on the West Augusta Community Center's status as an approved SPLAS 9 project, seeking details on its designation, prioritization, site location, scope, and projected timeline. She questioned if the $10 million allocated is specifically for the West Augusta Community and Wellness Center and emphasized the need for such facilities as essential infrastructure, especially in addressing obesity rates linked to lack of resources and safe spaces for exercise. [cite: 248-339]
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