Augusta, Georgia is a city in Richmond County. Augusta is best known for hosting the Masters golf tournament each spring.
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.
While Augusta is known worldwide for the Masters® and the coveted green jacket, you'll find that Georgia's second-oldest and second-largest city - also known as the "Garden City" of the South - is full of history, atmosphere, Southern charm, and activities to engage everyone's interest.
Discover the historic charm of the classic South with Augusta's tree-lined streets and majestic antebellum mansions. Enjoy dozens of shops and restaurants, cultural attractions and entertainment. Meander along the banks of the Savannah River as you stroll Riverwalk Augusta. Canoe the river or the adjacent Augusta Canal. Whatever your interest, you'll find something to satisfy it in Augusta.
The health and well being of Augusta-Aiken MSA's 468,710 residents are met through the area's outstanding health-care system. This includes the nationally recognized Medical College of Georgia, the state's health science university. The Medical College of Georgia is considered one of the top ten schools in the country for general practitioners. Augusta offers one of the South's premiere medical communities, with medical centers such as: University Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital, Doctor's Hospital, VA Medical Center and Eisenhower Medical Center. Over 25,000 people are employed in the health care industry, with 1,625 physicians and 219 dentists. The area also has various emergency care clinics, nursing homes, assisted living, sports medicine clinics, physical therapy services, trauma centers, Alzheimer's Association and hospice programs which provide additional medical services.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2007: $97,800
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 192,142. Augusta covers 302.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 420 feet above sea level.
Area code commonly used in this area: 706
Climate
Augusta, GA climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 92.00 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 33.10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 25 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Augusta is 44.58 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 4.61 Inches.
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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.