Candidate Forum to Bring Augusta Community and Local Candidates Together
Candidate Forum to Bring Augusta Community and Local Candidates Together
Augusta, GA (April 23, 2026) – With the upcoming mayoral election, the Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce and the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce are once again partnering to host a joint Candidate Forum. The event will take place April 28 and 29, 2026, at Augusta Technical College’s Jack B. Patrick Information Technology Center Auditorium.
Open to the public, the forum will feature candidates running for Augusta Commission and Mayor. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from candidates as they share their perspectives and engage in discussion around key issues impacting the Augusta community. The event is designed to provide an informed, nonpartisan environment that encourages civic engagement and voter awareness.
The forum schedule is as follows: on April 28, District 4 will begin at 6:00 PM, followed by District 2 at 7:00 PM. On April 29, District 8 will begin at 4:00 PM, followed by District 10 at 5:00 PM, and the mayoral forum at 6:00 PM. Invitations to the forum were extended to all qualified candidates for each seat.
Community members are encouraged to submit questions in advance to help guide the discussion. Questions can be submitted here: https://forms.gle/DjVWzoKjkE6bWTgB8
About Augusta Metro Chamber:
The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce is the largest business membership organization in the CSRA. Dedicated to fostering economic growth, the Chamber is committed to supporting businesses and educational initiatives that strengthen the Augusta region. Membership is open to businesses interested in investing in the future of the community.
About GABCC:
Since its formal inception in 2017, the Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce (GABCC) has strived to provide its promises to minority-owned, women-owned, black-owned, and disadvantaged businesses throughout the CSRA. Since its inception in March of 2017, the chamber has been dedicated to advocating for its members and the community, specifically targeting economic growth and sustainability via workshops, technical assistance, and networking opportunities. Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce is a 501c6 organization. For more information visit mygabc.org. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @mygabc
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Media Contact:
Brooke Willis, Communications Coordinator
brooke.willis@augustametrochamber.com
762-333-3199