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Alvin Mason is from Augusta, Georgia. He served in the Army for 20 years and currently works in the procurement office at Fort Gordon. He is married.

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Alvin Mason earned his bachelor's degree in electronic systems management from Southern Illinois University and his master's degree in instructional systems technologies from Troy University.

Alvin is a retired U.S. Army member who served 20 years.

Alvin previously served as an Augusta-Richmond County commissioner for District 4. He was first elected to the commission in 2007 and served until 2025.

Alvin previously served as an Augusta-Richmond County commissioner for District 4. He served two terms from 2007 to 2014 and one term from 2021 to 2025. He previously ran for mayor of Augusta, Georgia but did not win. 

As of April 6, 2026, Alvin Mason did not have a website or any information online.

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Was arrested in 2011 on domestic violence charges after "grabbing his wife by the throat and pushing her against the wall," with the charges eventually dropped.

- Was arrested in 2011 on domestic violence charges after "grabbing his wife by the throat and pushing her against the wall," with the charges eventually dropped.

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Alvin Mason is originally from Lansing, Michigan. He earned his bachelor's degree in electronic systems management from Southern Illinois University and his master's degree in instructional systems technologies from Troy University.

Alvin Mason is from Augusta, Georgia. He earned his bachelor's degree in electronic systems management from Southern Illinois University and his master's degree in instructional systems technologies from Troy University. 

Alvin is a retired U.S. Army member, serving from 1984 to 2004. 

- Was arrested in 2011 on domestic violence charges after "grabbing his wife by the throat and pushing her against the wall". The charges were later dropped.

As of April 6, 2026, Alvin Mason’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Alvin Mason has lived in Augusta since 1984. He is married to his wife, Velma.

Alvin previously served as an Augusta-Richmond County commissioner for District 4. He was first elected to the commission in 2007.

Alvin previously served on the Richmond County Commission for two terms. He ran for Augusta mayor in 2014 but did not win.

Alvin previously served on the Augusta Commission from 2007 to 2017. He was elected to the commission in 2007 and served three terms. He ran for re-election in 2016 but did not win. He was appointed as an interim commissioner for District 4 in 2023.

Alvin is a District 4 Commissioner. He works at the Augusta-Richmond County Commission, where he has served since January 2008, with a break before his most recent term ended in June 2025. He previously worked at the Augusta-Richmond County Commission in non-consecutive terms.

Alvin Mason served in the Army for 20 years. He has a daughter from a previous relationship and is married to his wife, Velma. 

Alvin is a procurement specialist at Fort Gordon. He previously served in the U.S. Army for two decades. He has also owned small businesses. 

Alvin previously served two terms on the Augusta Commission from 2007 to 2014. He ran for mayor in 2014 but did not win. He returned to the commission as an interim member in 2021 and was later elected to serve as the District 4 commissioner.

Alvin previously served as a U.S. Army soldier.

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Lonnie Wimberly has a bachelor 27s degree in business administration from Fayetteville State University, a master 27s degree in education from National-Louis University, and a master 27s degree in business administration from Brenau University. He has lived in Augusta since 1993. 

Lonnie Wimberly has a bachelor 's degree in business administration from Fayetteville State University, a master 's degree in education from National-Louis University, and a master 's degree in business administration from Brenau University.  He is a father.

Lonnie is a retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major. He served in the Army for 30 years. He is also a retired deputy director in Augusta's facilities maintenance division. 

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Lonnie is a retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major who served in the Army for 30 years. He also worked as a deputy director in Augusta's facilities maintenance division. 

Lonnie is currently a commissioner representing Augusta's District 4. He was elected in 2025 and is serving his first term.

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Said residents in District 4 are "already stretched thin."

Thinks residents in District 4 are "already stretched thin."

- Thinks residents in District 4 are "already stretched thin."

As of April 6, 2026, Lonnie Wimberly’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said, "Our roads are pretty bad...our drainage is not the best drainage that you have."

Wants to help improve the infrastructure and economic growth in District 4.

- Wants to help improve the infrastructure and economic growth in District 4.

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- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 

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