Location
Augusta is located on the south bank of the Savannah River midway between the Great
Smokey Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. It is a growing and thriving city with a
metropolitan-area population of around 600,000, including North Augusta and Aiken,
SC. It was recently ranked the second most favorable place to live in Georgia. The area is known for its balmy climate, with an annual mean temperature of 64 degrees.
The city offers a wide array of cultural and recreational activities. Downtown Augusta
hosts events including First Friday cultural celebrations, the Westabou Festival and
Arts in the Heart of Augusta. Attractions that promise both fun and enlightenment
include the Morris Museum of Art, the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, the Lucy
Craft Laney Museum of Black History, and the Augusta Convention Center and the Augusta
Museum of History.
Augusta has many associations dedicated to the performing and visual arts, including
the Fort Gordon Dinner Theater, Augusta Opera Association, the Augusta Ballet; the
Augusta Players, The Augusta Children’s Theatre, The Augusta Symphony, and the Augusta
Art Association.
The city of Augusta offers affordable urban and suburban living options within a 5-15
commute. The cost of living in Augusta is significantly less than in most major metropolitan
areas. Augusta is home to a wide variety of restaurants and a thriving downtown.
In addition, North Augusta, South Carolina (which is located less than 5 minutes from
the center of downtown Augusta) is home to the Augusta GreenJackets, which is a minor
league baseball team affiliated with the Atlanta Braves.
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