Buying a Home in Augusta, Georgia
Augusta is located in Richmond CountyPopulation: 44,639Home of the Masters Golf Tournament Located on the Savannah River, Augusta is the center point of the Central Savannah River Area or CSRA. Neighboring areas include: Evans, Martinez, Grovetown, Harlem, Hephzibah, Waynesboro, Appling and North Augusta, SC. Augusta is home to the Army’s Signal Corps, Ft. Gordon, The Medical College of Georgia, Augusta VA Medical Center, The Masters Golf Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club and The Southern National Jet Boat Races. Augusta is also just a short drive to the Savannah River Site Power Plant. Founded in 1736, Augusta was named in honor the Princess of Wales and is Georgia's second oldest and second largest city. Augusta is rich in history. In the past two and a half centuries the city has served as a colonial military outpost, an Indian trading town and a Revolutionary War battle site. It was the state's eighteenth century tobacco trading center, and served as the capital of Georgia after the Revolution. Augusta/Richmond County is a growing city with a population of approximately 190,000 residents that represent all economic and cultural backgrounds. Augusta's Southern hospitality is evident from the temperate climate to the year-round greenery that reminds residents and visitors alike of Augusta's designation as the Garden City. According to the magazine "Where to Retire", Augusta is ranked number four among the nation's low-cost cities for retirement. This is partially based on the area's low cost of living and proximity to the respected health community. Whether you are looking for lake front property, a golf community or just affordable housing... ...AUGUSTA IS THE PLACE TO BE. See other communities near Augusta |
Ella Perry
Licensed REALTOR®, GA & SC; ABR; ASR; NAR; Certified Relocation Specialist
Realty Executives of Greater Augusta Office: 706-364-7653Cell: 706-399-6400 Fax: 706-364-7697
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