Augusta honors employees with 825 total years of service across city departments
July 21, 2026 | Augusta City, Richmond County, Georgia
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At the July 21 commission meeting, Human Resources Director Anita Rooker led a ceremonial recognition of city employees honoring service milestones in the first quarter of 2026. The department reported 61 employees celebrating terms between 5 and 50 years, together representing 825 years of institutional knowledge.
Individual honorees were announced by name and department. Examples cited during the recognition included Michael Gabe (Utilities, 25 years), Michelle Ren (Sheriff’s Office, 25 years), Robert Bryant Jr. (Sheriff’s Office, 30 years), and Michelle Gillard (Civil Court, 40 years). Mayor Garnett L. Johnson and commissioners posed for photos with awardees and thanked staff for their long service to the city.
Individual honorees were announced by name and department. Examples cited during the recognition included Michael Gabe (Utilities, 25 years), Michelle Ren (Sheriff’s Office, 25 years), Robert Bryant Jr. (Sheriff’s Office, 30 years), and Michelle Gillard (Civil Court, 40 years). Mayor Garnett L. Johnson and commissioners posed for photos with awardees and thanked staff for their long service to the city.
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