Area Information – Augusta, Georgia

I am absolutely sold on Augusta, Georgia as a great place to live, and it’s fun to see others fall in love with this place too. Augusta has so many great things that other big cities offer like academics, restaurants, excellent cultural life, but with only 500,000 people in the entire CSRA (central savannah river area), we are small enough to know our neighbors. Our cost of living is low, taxes are low, and the quality of life is excellent.

The Augusta weather is great year round, and there are many places in the area to enjoy the days or evenings! No matter what time of year or the day of the week, Augusta has something fun going on. Augusta’s venues come in all shapes and sizes, indoors and outdoors. Get a feel for Augusta’s culture by enjoying entertaining diversions such as theater performances, concerts by regional and national bands, public festivals, special museum exhibits, and dance recitals. Or head for one of the local ball fields to cheer on either Augusta’s community and school teams, or our very own minor league team, the Augusta Greenjackets!

• History of Augusta

  From our foundations to modern day Augusta, this link will educate newcomers and natives alike on the history of our city.

• Schools

  Information about Columbia and Richmond County Schools. Including zoning information by subdivision, performance statistics, and other facts.

• Area Colleges & Universities

  Choose the right area college or university to help you achieve your goals.

• Fort Gordon

  Information about the CSRA military base.

• Area Attractions

  Whether you like indoor or outdoor activities, a personal challenge, or something for the entire family, Augusta has got you covered.

General Information

Established: 1736

Named For: Princess Augusta of Saxe Gotha

Population: 200,000 City, 500,000 Trade Region

Location: 136 ft. above sea level. 200 Savannah River miles or approximately 150 land miles from the Atlantic Ocean

Nicknames: The Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), includes surrounding counties in Georgia and South Carolina, The Garden City, chosen in the early 20th century because of our City’s many large private gardens.

Major Highways: Interstates 20 and 520, Us Routes 1, 25, 78, 278.

Military Instalations: Fort Gordon (US Army Signal Center)

Famous Augustans: James Brown, Amy Grant, Jessye Norman, Terri Gibbs, Laurence Fishburne, Joe Penny, Ray Mercer, Frank Yerby, Hulk Hogan and Larry Mize.

Moving to Augusta?

Here are some links to information you will find useful while relocating to Augusta.

• Important Phone Numbers

  Utility companies, driver’s license offices, etc.