Nestled on the Savannah River, Augusta, Georgia
is becoming one of the most attractive and fullfilling places to live in the country.
In a recent ranking published in Industry Week magazine by the Urban Center of
Cleveland State Union, Augusta ranked 35th among metropolitan areas, placing it in the top
11% of the nation. This puts Augusta well ahead of other Georgia cities.
Augusta is the nucleus of the CSRA (Central Savannah River Area), which is comprised of
the counties of Columbia, McDuffie, Burke, Jefferson, Lincoln, Wilkes, Aiken, Edgefield,
Mccormick, and Barnwell. Of these, Aiken, Edgefield, McDuffie, Columbia, and Richmond
counties comprise the "metro statistical area", which have an estimated population of
483,600. With a population approaching 500,000, Metro Augusta is Georgia's second largest
metropolitan area. Augusta's low cost of living, balanced economy and stimulating
environment, present the opportunity for a quality of life not often available in
communities of comparable size. It offers an eclectic mix of lifestyle options that is sure
to accomodate anyone considering a move to Augusta.
Augusta offers the convenience of a well established, self-sufficient metropolitan area,
without the traffic and smog of a huge city. |