The Honorable Hardie
Davis
The Honorable Hardie Davis
Mayor of Augusta
Hardie Davis’ rise to the mayorship of Augusta is a unique story rooted in an abiding faith.
Born to Hardie and Delois Davis, Hardie grew up in Forsyth, Georgia and relocated to Augusta in 1985. His parents instilled within him the values of hard work, respect for his fellow man and service to others.
Hardie holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Degree from Georgia Tech and a Doctor of Ministry Degree from the Christian Life School of Theology in Columbus. In college, he began teaching bible study which prepared him to be founder and senior pastor of Abundant Life in Augusta, Georgia.
Hardie’s career includes 18 years of systems, automation and controls engineering. His public service spans 3 years as state Representative and 5 years as state Senator. A respected leader and public servant, he served as Chairman of the Interstate Cooperation Committee and active member of the Economic Development, Ethics, Finance, and Higher Education Senate Committees.
A distinguished lawmaker while in the state legislature, Hardie has been recognized by numerous organizations and constituent groups, including Georgia Bio, which named him 2010 Legislator of the Year for his work to promote the life sciences industry throughout the state of Georgia. The Georgia Chamber also named him its Business Champion, as listed in the January/February 2013 edition of Profile. After the 2014 legislative session he was named the Policy Maker of the Year by the Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education. He was selected to receive this award because of his strong support of and commitment to improving high school graduation rates by focusing on CTAE programs to keep students in school so they can develop the necessary skills to better succeed in life.
On March 6, 2014, he qualified to run for mayor. He was elected on May 20, 2014 as the 84th Mayor of Augusta, Georgia. As the peoples mayor, he is a statesman, spiritual leader, and community builder.
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