Augusta Commission

December's runoff races set up an interesting 2008 for the Augusta Commission. Three newcomers will join seven veterans in deciding the direction of the city for the future. Corey Johnson in District Two, Alvin Mason in District Four and Joe Jackson in District Six will be sworn in next month. The election results mean the five-five racial balance on the Commission will stay the same. However, there is a feeling of optimism that some of the divisions of the recent past will soon go away. Let's hope so. The road hasn't been easy for Augusta-Richmond County since consolidation. The city has lost some opportunities and run some good people off. Now it's time for a new beginning. Lots of folks will be watching.
Tom Campbell, News 12