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Who approved this?
Approved on the consent agenda, without discussion, by Augusta Commission on May 22, 2024.
The Augusta Commission approved consent agenda item 17 on May 22, 2024, funding 3 Flock cameras at the 3 entrances to Goshen Plantation for 1 year. The item puts the cost, per the Sheriff, at 3,500 dollars per camera per year, or 10,500 dollars for the year, paid from American Rescue Plan funds. Commissioner Frantom moved the consent agenda and Commissioner Smith-McKnight seconded. It passed 9 to 0 with Commissioners Garrett, Johnson, Williams, Mason, Frantom, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis and Guilfoyle voting yes. Commissioner Francine Scott was absent. The minutes list surnames only for most commissioners and do not say whether the cameras were renewed after the first year.
| Official (as recorded) | Office | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Garrett | Commissioner | Yes |
| Johnson | Commissioner | Yes |
| Williams | Commissioner | Yes |
| Mason | Commissioner | Yes |
| Frantom | Commissioner | Yes |
| Smith-McKnight | Commissioner | Yes |
| Pulliam | Commissioner | Yes |
| Lewis | Commissioner | Yes |
| Guilfoyle | Commissioner | Yes |
Renewal date pending
The contract end date has not yet been confirmed from records.
The money
- Contract amount: $10,500
- Cameras: 3
- Contract amount per camera: $3,500 for a 12-month term
- Term: 12 months
- Funding source: ARPA
What happens next
Renewals are decided in public. Residents can attend the meeting, speak during public comment, and write to the office above through official channels. The ACLU publishes a model cancellation resolution officials can adapt.
Sources
- Augusta Commission minutes, May 22, 2024: consent item 17 funds 3 Flock cameras at Goshen Plantation, passed 9 to 0 (May 22, 2024) mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net
- Augusta Commission agenda (May 22, 2024) mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net
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The record
Augusta Commission approved this Flock contract on May 22, 2024. The tally: 9 yes, 0 no. The named yes votes: Garrett, Johnson, Williams, Mason, Frantom, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle. It passed as a consent agenda item. Operating agency: Richmond County Sheriff's Office.
The stated price: $10,500. The agreement spans 1 year. The agency reports 3 cameras. That comes to about $3,500 per camera. Funding: American Rescue Plan funds.
The contract is active.
2 sources back this record; each is listed with its date under Sources. Last verified September 23, 2026. More from the state: the Georgia hub. Everything: the tracker.
Cite this record
Who Approved This, "Augusta, GA Flock Contract," whoapprovedthis.org, accessed October 13, 2026, https://whoapprovedthis.org/city/ga-augusta/.
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