Augusta, also known as the Garden City, and home of the prestigious Master’s Golf Tournament, is located in the heart of the Southeast, and is Georgia’s second largest and second oldest city. With well over 480,000 residents, Augusta has been voted in several magazines and publications as one of the best places to live. This notoriety has been achieved primarily because of Augusta’s moderate climate, its proximity to other major cities (only 150 miles from Atlanta), and its quality of life.
The cost of living in Augusta is well below the national average, according to a survey by the American Chamber of Commerce Research Association (ACCRA). Augusta ranked third in the nation as having the most affordable housing. The average cost for a three bedroom home is around $150,000.
Augusta is comprised of two counties--Richmond and Columbia. Cities and towns within Richmond County include Blythe and Hephzibah, Georgia. Nearby counties located south of Augusta include Burke and Jefferson counties.
Cities and towns in Columbia County include Martinez, Grovetown, Evans, Harlem, and Appling, Georgia. Nearby counties include McDuffie County (about 38 miles west of Augusta) and Aiken & Edgefield Counties in South Carolina (about 20-30 miles) east of Augusta.
Fort Gordon, located on approximately 57,000 acres, is the largest communications electronic training center in the world. And although Augusta has a thriving workforce and is home to several manufacturing facilities, including the No. 1 and No. 2 golf car manufacturers in the world—Club Car & E-Z-Go, Fort Gordon is by far, the largest employer in the Augusta area.
Driving Distance To nearby Cities and towns:
Georgia
Atlanta, GA - 149 miles (2 hours and 30 minutes driving time)
Athens, GA - 78 miles (1 hour and 15 minutes driving time)
Savannah, GA - 140 miles (2 hours and 15 minutes)
Statesboro, GA - 87 miles (1 hour, 15 minutes driving time)
South Carolina
North Augusta, SC - 10 miles (10 minutes driving time)
Aiken, SC - 30 miles (30 minutes driving time)
Columbia, SC - 80 miles (1 hour and 10 minutes driving time)
Hilton Head, SC - 180 miles (3 hours driving time)
Myrtle Beach, SC - 220 miles (4 hours driving time)
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