Evans, Georgia SperlingViews

Yes, I agree with Miles about Evans' cookie-cutter image. Like most suburbs, there is no public transportation. If you can't drive, you'll have to find someone to drive you or call a cab.

I hope Derrick's comments don't reflect the sentiments of the overall population. Statistically, Columbia County is about 80% white and very republican, but this doesn't mean that everyone in Evans has to conform to one another.

I live in Augusta and work in Martinez (near Evans). I never encounter traffic until I wait for several stop light changes at Columbia Road near my workplace. Now there are plans for yet another big box center in this area with no plans for road improvements.

Evans may be a nice place to live if you require a giant home and need to feel "safe". But, beware of the boring surroundings and extra travel time.

The leadership in Columbia County needs to realize the impact of continued development. They want to keep residents from spending their money outside the county, but they are unwilling to substantially upgrade their own infrastructure. It would be nice if the county could actually add to the economic value of the CSRA area with real industries rather than perpetuate its "bedroom" status by build countless homes and shopping centers.

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Environut Nightmare - 1/6/2007

Yes, I agree with Miles about Evans' cookie-cutter image. Like most suburbs, there is no public transportation. If you can't drive, you'll have to find someone to drive you or call a cab. I hope Derrick's comments don't reflect the sentiments of the overall population. Statistically, Columbia County is about 80% white and very republican, but this doesn't mean that everyone in Evans has to conform to one another. I live in Augusta and work in Martinez (near Evans). I never encounter traffic until I wait for several stop light changes at Columbia Road near my workplace. Now there are plans for yet another big box center in this area with no plans for road improvements. Evans may be a nice place to live if you require a giant home and need to feel "safe". But, beware of the boring surroundings and extra travel time. The leadership in Columbia County needs to realize the impact of continued development. They want to keep residents from spending their money outside the county, but they are unwilling to substantially upgrade their own infrastructure. It would be nice if the county could actually add to the economic value of the CSRA area with real industries rather than perpetuate its "bedroom" status by build countless homes and shopping centers.[read more...]

Network Engineer - 9/26/2006

Good place to raise a family.[read more...]

Excellent Place for Children - 6/17/2006

We just moved here about a month ago and find Evans GA to be excellent as far as family life goes. The Augusta parents magazine has lots to offer as far as childrens activities and area events. We love living here and have found it to be very family oriented. We have heard the school system here is some of the best in georgia.[read more...]

Isn't this like every other city in GA/the "new so - 5/26/2006

Funny this place sounds like a spitting image of the suburb I live in near Atlanta! Welcome to the South![read more...]

Strip Malls and Cookie Cutter Subdivisions - 5/25/2006

Evans could be any generic suburb in the USA. Lacking any intrinsic character or charm, it is a hodgepodge of bland strip malls, franchise restaurants, and monotonous subdivisions with a maximum of two or three architectural styles. Having access to an automibile is necessary, as walking to anything in Evans is virtually impossible. There are virtually no sidewalks and there is no public transportation. There is a retirement home across from one of the largest Shopping Centers, where on a daily basis you will see elderly residents braving life and limb to cross a dangerous 4 lane highway with no crosswalk to go shopping. Children are virtually imprisoned in their podlike subdivisions, unable to visit friends unless Mom or Dad haul them in the SUV. The local government is run by realestate speculators and developers, and their mantra is "All Growth is Good" , despite if it puts a burden on the taxpayers, roads,a nd overcrowds the schools. The local government refusues to adopt impact fees to make new growth pay for itself, rather than putting the burden on existing homeowners. On a positive note, Evans is only about a 20 minute drive from Thurmond Lake, and is about 15 minutes from Augusta, which has a nice riverfront.[read more...]