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Evett Williams is a pastor and the wife of Lanzy Williams Sr. They have five adult children together.

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Evett Williams is a married mother of five.

Evett is a pastor who works with disabled veterans.

Evett previously served on the Augusta-Richmond County Zoning Appeals Board. She ran for Augusta Commission District 8 in 2026.

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As of April 6, 2026, Evett Williams’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Evett Williams

- Advocates for civic engagement and has experience serving on local boards, focusing on youth, education, and community development.

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Advocates for civic engagement and has experience serving on local boards, focusing on youth, education, and community development.

Michael Cioffi has a bachelor 27s degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting from Augusta University. He and his wife, Shannon, have been married since 1993 and have two children together. He has lived in South Richmond County for 32 years.

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Michael Cioffi has a bachelor 's degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting from Augusta University. He and his wife, Shannon, have two children together, and they live in South Richmond County.

Michael is the general manager of Belair Building Supply, where he has worked for 38 years. 

Michael is currently the general manager of Belair Building Supply.

Michael previously ran for Richmond County Commission but did not win.

Michael's campaign for City Council Member in Augusta City Council District 8 is his first run for public office. 

Supports "responsible growth and continued economic development" for District 8 and all of Richmond County.

- Supports "responsible growth and continued economic development" for District 8 and all of Richmond County.

As of April 6, 2026, Michael Cioffi’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to be "a voice for voters regarding the impact of high-density housing developments on our rural areas."

- Wants to be "a voice for voters regarding the impact of high-density housing developments on our rural areas."

Supports a fully-funded budget for the Richmond County Sheriff's Office.

- Supports a fully-funded budget for the Richmond County Sheriff's Office.

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Michael Cioffi

Michael Cioffi has a bachelor 27s degree in business administration from Augusta University. He has lived in South Richmond County since 1993 with his wife, Shannon, and their two children.

Michael Cioffi is currently the District 8 appointee on the Augusta Aviation Commission. He is also a candidate for the Richmond County District 8 Commission seat.

Michael is from South Richmond County, Georgia. He attended Augusta University. He has a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Augusta University. He lives with his wife, Shannon, and their two children in South Richmond County.

Michael Cioffi's campaign for the Richmond County District 8 Commission seat.

Michael is from South Richmond County, Georgia. He attended Augusta University. He has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Augusta University. He lives with his wife, Shannon, and their two children in South Richmond County.

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Roger Garvin is from Augusta. He has an associate's degree in business administration from Westwood College. 

Roger is a government official. He works at the Augusta municipal government, where he has been for 22 years.

Roger is the owner of Skateland. He previously worked as a Richmond County tree technician, limousine company owner, Evans Town Center Park supervisor, and public works employee. 

Roger previously ran for Augusta Commissioner in 2014 but did not win. 

As of April 6, 2026, Roger Garvin did not have a website or any information online.

Seeks accountability in local government.

- Seeks accountability in local government.

Prioritizes cleaner, safer neighborhoods.

- Prioritizes cleaner, safer neighborhoods.

Said, "I find that our government has overlooked infrastructure. A lot of things have been neglected and the money hasn't been channeled the right way."

- Said, "I find that our government has overlooked infrastructure. A lot of things have been neglected and the money hasn't been channeled the right way."

Believes the Lock & Dam's maintenance must begin at the local level, highlighting issues with trash, bathrooms, access, and appearance.

Believes the beautification of natural spaces requires maintenance, strategic planting, and "creating a community that looks and feels vibrant."

- Believes the Lock & Dam's maintenance must begin at the local level, highlighting issues with trash, bathrooms, access, and appearance.
- Supports cleaning up "illegal dumping."
- Believes the beautification of natural spaces requires maintenance, strategic planting, and "creating a community that looks and feels vibrant."

Roger Garvin

As of April 6, 2026, Roger Garvin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Roger Garvin is from Augusta, Georgia. He is married and has one daughter.

Roger is a former public works employee and the former owner of Skateland. He previously worked as a tree technician for Richmond County and as a limousine company owner. He is currently a college student completing an associate's degree in business administration.

Roger previously ran for Augusta Commission, District 6, in 2014 but did not win.

Alejandra Gracias

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 

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