Ed McIntyre

Edward Marlow McIntyre Sr. (November 16, 1931 – August 14, 2004) became the first African American mayor of Augusta, Georgia, in 1981.^[1] He had previously served as a county commissioner for Richmond County since 1970, as the first black candidate to win the office.^[2] He received a U.S. federal conviction for extortion in 1984.^[3] He maintained he was innocent. After his release in 1985, he mounted three unsuccessful campaigns for the mayoralty, in 1990, 1998 and 2002.^[2]

Ed McIntyre
Mayor of Augusta-Richmond County
In office 1981–1984
Preceded by	Lewis "Pop" Newman
Succeeded by	Charles DeVaney
Richmond County Commissioner
In office 1970–1978
Personal details
Born	Edward Marlow McIntyre (1931-11-16)November 16, 1931 Macon, Georgia, U.S.
Died	August 14, 2004(2004-08-14) (aged 72)
Political party	Democratic

A graduate of Morehouse College, McIntyre worked for the Pilgrim Health Life Insurance Company before entering politics.^[4]

See also

• State of Georgia portal

• List of mayors of Augusta, Georgia