Community Information
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
Nestled along the banks of the Savannah River, Augusta is the second largest and oldest city in Georgia. Located in the east central section of the state, Augusta is approximately 150 miles east of Atlanta on Interstate 20. Augusta is also centrally located just two and a half hours from the beach and the mountains.
When planning a visit to Augusta, you'll want to come early and stay late. Take time to discover the historic charm of the classic South with its tree-lined streets and majestic antebellum mansions. There are dozens of shops and restaurants, cultural and historic attractions in Augusta.
Year round, Augusta is the place to be for recreation. With an average temperature of 62.7 degrees, we hope you will make the most of our many parks and recreational facilities. Make time for an day of cycling, golf, tennis, fishing, boating, or just enjoying the great outdoors. Augusta has made a name for itself as a sports enthusiast dream. The Masters Golf Tournament has made the city famous but cycling and water sports are great all year round. The Tour De Georgia started in Augusta in 2005 and the Georgia Cup comes to town each year. For recreational cycling there are 3 active Bike shops offering a great ride every day of the week.
You'll also want to take time to visit Riverwalk Augusta, offering pedestrian access to the Savannah River from a public plaza and focusing attention on one of Augusta's most beautiful and unique assets.
COLUMBIA COUNTY, GEORGIA
Columbia County has grown from 9,525 in 1950 to more than 91,613 in 1999. Rapid growth has transformed this county from a rural neighbor of Augusta to the major suburban county in the second largest metropolitan area in Georgia. There are many reasons for their rapid growth (65% during the '80s and more this decade) - a growing and diversified job market, a premier school system, affordable land, open spaces lending an air of the countryside, and a stable, conservative county government. Columbia County is predominantly residential and includes a highly-skilled workforce. Household income levels rank third among Georgia's 159 counties.
Helpful Resources
click to request more information