1 day ago · John Clarke, 79, a former Augusta commissioner, passed away peacefully on Jan. 29 surrounded by loved ones, according to his family. ... Clarke retired and served as an Augusta commissioner from 2018 to 2022. After losing his seat to Wayne Guilfoyle, Clarke remained in the spotlight as a writer for The Augusta Press, penning his weekly ...

1 day ago · While on the Augusta Commission from 2018 to 2022 and even afterward, John Clarke was always known for speaking his mind. By Sydney Hood Published : Jan. 30, 2025 at 11:31 AM EST | Updated : 4 ...

19 hours ago · Funeral services will be Feb. 3 for former Augusta Commissioner John Clarke. Clarke, 78, died Wednesday evening, two days after suffering a heart attack. From 2018 to 2022, Clarke filled the commission seat previously occupied by Grady Smith. Super District 10 encompasses regular commission districts 3, 6, 7 and 8, covering south Augusta and ...

1 day ago · AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – NewsChannel 6 is sad to announce former Augusta Commissioner, John Clarke, has died. Commissioner Catherine Smith-Rice shared the news Thursday morning. We’re told Clarke ...

1 day ago · AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Some sad news for Augusta government, as it was announced Thursday that Former Commissioner John Clarke has died. Clarke passed away after from respiratory failure.

2 days ago · Former Augusta Commissioner John Clarke died Wednesday at Doctors Hospital, one week after suffering a massive heart attack. Clarke, who held the Super District 10 seat on the Commission from 2018 to 2022, reportedly collapsed January …

Jan 22, 2025 · Augusta, Ga (WFXG) - Former Augusta Commissioner John Clarke has passed away. Augusta Commissioner Catherine Smith-Rice confirms he was being treated at Doctor's Hospital after respiratory distress that led to cardiac arrest.

1 day ago · A second murder suspect has been arrested in the July 2024 murder of a 54-year-old homeless woman. On Thursday, the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History celebrated the life and legacy of ...

1 day ago · While on the Augusta Commission from 2018 to 2022 and even afterward, John Clarke was always known for speaking his mind.

Jan 23, 2025 · John Clarke, who represented Super District 10 on the commission from 2018 to 2022, collapsed Wednesday morning, District 3 Augusta Commissioner Catherine Smith Rice posted on social media. "He is hanging in there and is a fighter but your prayers will mean so much," Rice said of Clarke, calling him "my dear friend and favorite former colleague."