Augusta Cracks Down On Illegal Sign Postings

Augusta officials are warning people to take private signs off utility poles, public property and even rights-of-way now or face some stiff penalties.

The unauthorized placement of signs in those areas violates city ordinances, and residents and business owners are getting a heads-up that city officials mean business when it comes to the removal of the "unsightly" signs.

"Our goal is to maintain the beauty and safety of our city while ensuring compliance with local laws," said City Administrator Tameka Allen.

The signage ordinance includes advertisements, event promotions, and business signage.

Those who choose to ignore the warning could be subject to 60 days in jail, a $1,000 fine and the probation, suspension or revocation of a business license.

Allen continued, "Illegal signs create visual clutter, distract drivers, and can obstruct pedestrians. We are committed to enforcing regulations to keep our community clean and orderly."

Augusta Code Enforcement workers will be out actively monitoring for violations. Illegally posted signs will be removed.

Call 311 to report illegal sign postings, or use the MyAugusta 311 app.

Just in time for Augusta to welcome visitors to the Masters Tournament, cleanup from Hurricane Helene should be complete in most areas.

The final pass for vegetative debris collection in residential rights-of-way should be finished by the end of the week, according to city officials.

Districts 1, 2, 3, and 7 have been certified as complete. Work is wrapping up this week in Districts 4, 5, 6, and 8.

Residents should not put any new debris out for collection now, especially in areas that have already been certified as complete.

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced late in February that debris pick-up operations along state rights-of-way had been completed.