Elizabeth Jones For North Augusta City Council

08/17/2021

Members of North Augusta Ciry Council made decisions regarding the new Public Safety Headquarters in a meeting Monday, Aug. 16.

07/07/2021

Free COVIF Vaccines in Glascock, Lincoln, Warren and Taliaferro counties.

07/07/2021

Free COVID Vaccines for Glascock, Lincoln, Warren and Taliaferro counties.

06/25/2021

03/29/2021

The City will be smoke testing its wastewater lines from March 29 - August 28, 2021. The smoke test will assist our inspections crew in locating defects in the collection system. During testing, smoke will appear coming from roof vents, building foundations or other areas outside of your home; this is a normal occurrence as part of the test. The smoke should not enter your home unless you have defective plumbing or dried up drain traps. We recommend that you run water in fixtures that are not frequently used. The smoke that is being used is manufactured for this purpose, leaves no residual stains, not toxic and is harmless to humans and animals.

Smoke testing will occur in the following neighborhoods:
• Montecello Estates
• Hammond Hills
• Lynhurst
• Crestlyn
• Belvedere Ridge
• Martinotwn II
• Edgefield Heights
• Green Acres

Notices will be hand delivered to residents/placed on door one week prior to testing. Attached is a flyer with information and two example pictures for sharing. If you have any questions or concerns please call (803) 441-4240.

02/23/2021

Two years ago Mayor Pettit committed to a senior center for older adults in North Augusta. He said the senior center would be included in the 2020 budget. It’s 2021. Where are we with this commitment? Let’s ask all candidates for Mayor and Council what is their commitment to a senior center. Know their commitment before you vote.

From a News Story- WJBF Channel 6 News

Senior adult centers serve as a gateway to connect older adults to community services that can help them stay active. Right now, North Augusta doesn’t have one for its senior citizens.

“Let’s provide an opportunity for them to have a place to gather if they want to,” said Mayor Bob Petit. “Also, have activities.”

Mayor Petit says the North Augusta Council members are surveying the options to serve the city’s older population. The council is looking at a one-year rental or possibly buying a property.

“Do we want a separate building, how can they can they help us with this,” explained Petit. “I think what you just said would be an excellent consideration, how can we tie it in with the renovation of downtown.”

The chairman of “North Augusta Advocates for Senior Citizens” is pushing for the city leaders to obtain a quality space.

“Look at that community center to see how much money is being brought in for rentals, versus what is going to cost the city of North Augusta to rent a facility or purchase one,” said Elizabeth Jones.

Jones told NewsChannel 6 reporter Devin Johnson, her preference is the North Augusta Community Center.

“We want it to be something other than just a place to warehouse senior citizens,” said Jones.

She says that space allows the center to be a multipurpose environment, rather than elders coming in to eat and watch tv.

“Lot’s of people have questions about Medicare,” explained Jones. “Having seminars year around Medicare, so that people who are getting ready to apply to have access to information.”

Mayor Petit adds the proposed senior adult center will be included in the 20-20 budget discussion. He says if it is approved, the project is expected to be developed within the next couple of months.

During Monday’s city council meeting, members heard a presentation on adding a senior adult center in the city.