Mayor names Augusta Parks and Rec director finalist

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Mayor Garnett Johnson has named the finalist for the position of director of Augusta’s Parks and Recreation department on Wednesday after months of trying to fill the position.

During Tuesday’s meeting, Augusta Commission members decided to close the nominations for Parks and Recreation Department director.

And on Wednesday morning, Johnson sent a media advisory naming candidate Tameka D. Williams as the finalist.

This comes after the commission discussed how many vacancies each department has. There are 109 vacancies across the city that when filled would account for $4.9 million. That’s 4% of the 2025 general fund budget.

Also during the meeting, commissioners failed to approve an audition of the Parks and Recreation Department. It will likely go back before commissioners next month.

The position was first opened in March and closed on April 6, after the former chief quit while he was facing a penalty after a human resources inquiry.

Officials said in June more than 58 people applied, but only 16 met all the qualifications.

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