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.
When planning a visit to Augusta, you'll want to come early and stay late. Take time to discover the historic charm of the classic South with its tree-lined streets and majestic antebellum mansions. There are dozens of shops and restaurants, cultural and historic attractions in Augusta.
Year round, Augusta is the place to be for recreation. With an average temperature of 62.7 degrees, we hope you will make the most of our many parks and recreational facilities. Make time for an afternoon of golf, tennis, fishing, boating, or just enjoying the great outdoors.
Founded by Harry Jacobs in 1954, the Augusta Symphony began as a ""pick-up"" group of fifteen musicians who came together to provide musical support for a traveling road show of South Pacific. First called The Augusta Civic Orchestra, the group made its debut on May 23, 1954, with soprano Sophie Wolski and fifty musicians. A full concert series was instituted in the 1955-56 season.
Geocities Welcome to AugustaLinks. This page is a one stop listing of Augusta, Georgia, related web sites and web pages. The sites are mostly non-commercial in nature. Starting here, you can find useful information about the Garden City of the South, Augusta. Local residents will be able to locate sites easily. If you are from out of town, you can learn what our beautiful city has to offer.
In 1982, Augusta attorney and then State Representative Sam Nicholson authored legislation that created the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame (GGHF). The purpose of the GGHF is to preserve golf history in the region and the state, to honor those, living or dead, who have made lasting contributions to the sport of golf, and to encourage Georgia youth involved in golf to reach their highest potential.
It was a voter approved sales tax project...the expansion at the city jail, on Phinizy Road, but a lot more room will come at a cost at the time the city is looking at balancing the 2010 budget by... It was a voter approved sales tax projectthe expansion at the city jail, on Phinizy Road, but a lot more room will come at a cost at the time the city ...
AUGUSTA, GA Narcotics investigators were dispatched to the 1918 Ohio Avenue on Tuesday night to arrest Michael Chris Nestor, 30, on several felony warrants including possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of Ecstacy, methadone, Oxycontin and marijuana and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 12:41 p.m. Historic Augusta's Annual Meeting will be held at 6 p.m. today at the Joseph R. Lamar Boyhood Home at 415 Seventh Street.
According to Investigator Aaron Hannsz, the Richmond County Sheriff's Office is asking for help from the public in identifying suspects in a flim-flam case.
Augusta Regional Airport has officially selected a new director. Rev. Karlton Howard, chairman of the Augusta Aviation Commission, announced last week that the board has unanimously selected Gary LeTellier, the executive director of Coos County Airport Authority in Coos Bay, Oregon.
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009 10:23 a.m. North Augusta police arrested five males on charges of tampering with a motor vehicle and one charge of unlawful carrying of a pistol on Monday night.
The city of Augusta wants feedback from residents on budget issues. The catch? You must be a resident of Richmond County, and over the age of 18 to take part.
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 5:21 p.m. First-year students at the Medical College of Georgia donned their white coats today as they gathered downtown in the courtyard of the Garden City Rescue Mission to consult with some of their first patients.
