AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Steven Kendrick, Augusta’s chief deputy tax commissioner, is set to kick off his campaign for mayor of Augusta on Saturday.

The public event will start at 12 p.m. at the South Augusta Tag Office, 3463A Peach Orchard Road.

According to a press release, the location was chosen due to the time Kendrick spent working in the department.

“When I walked into this office years ago, I didn’t just see lines of people — I saw opportunity,” Kendrick said.

Augusta commissioners consider eviction moratorium amid SNAP benefit pause

Augusta commissioners discussed adding a moratorium on evictions and water shut-offs during the pause on SNAP benefits at their meeting Tuesday afternoon.

“We modernized government, improved customer service, and made life easier for families.

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