What BestPlaces Users Say about Augusta
Augusta, Georgia is a bustling city located on the banks of the Savannah River and known for its rich history and southern charm. With a population of over 200,000, Augusta offers a variety of attractions and opportunities for those looking to call it home. But what do actual residents have to say about living in this city? Let's take a look at some user reviews from bestplaces.net to get a better understanding of what it's like to live in Augusta.
1. "Augusta is a wonderful place to live. The people are friendly and welcoming, and there are plenty of things to do. The cost of living is affordable and the job market is steady. I've lived here for 20 years and wouldn't want to live anywhere else." - Sarah J.
2. "I moved to Augusta for a job opportunity and I couldn't be happier with my decision. The city has a great mix of modern amenities and historic charm. The weather is also great - not too hot or cold. Overall, I highly recommend living in Augusta." - Mark T.
3. "I grew up in Augusta and have seen it change over the years. While I still love the city, there are definitely some areas that have become unsafe. Traffic can also be a nightmare during rush hour. However, there are still pockets of charm and great neighborhoods to live in." - Jessica R.
4. "I moved to Augusta for college and ended up staying because I fell in love with the city. The downtown area has a great nightlife scene and there are always events and festivals happening. It's also a very diverse and inclusive community." - Ryan W.
Based on these reviews, it seems that overall, residents are satisfied with living in Augusta. The city offers a welcoming community, affordable cost of living, and a good job market. However, there are some concerns about safety and traffic, and opinions on the city may vary depending on personal preferences. Overall, Augusta seems to be a charming and diverse place to call home.
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Good economy and quality of life - 12/30/2009
Augusta has good job growth and is quite diversified in the employment area. Manufacturing, medical, professional, service, etc. The good ol' boy politics of years ago are basically gone, thanks to a few key elections recently. Good housing value, too.
Like every city in the USA, there are negative people who love to comment. And, as everyone knows, negative people do the majority of web posting. I've read Sperling's reviews on plenty of cities, and the majority of the comments in those cities are negative, too.
Augusta is a good place, and the overwhelming majority of us here like it a
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Ah the local flavor, scent and bacterial infection - 10/8/2009
Augusta is generally called Disgusta by most people 45 and younger. If the U.S. economy was better I would move away in the time it took to pack and fill up on petrol. Crime? The only thing secure here is my job. Education? Ask the cops; no one knows the alphabet. The cops? Remember to duck. The Governmant in general? Keep bribe money handy and you'll be OK. Now, the mayor (2009) is actually pretty amazing. Too bad he can't impeach everyone else in government, import some people who can't be bought and are as well balanced and unbiased as Deke is and the government would be pretty nice. Climate? If you like to swim, the 150% humidity would be great for you. State and Federal comissions claim the humidity is only about 100%. . . Golf? It's like the humidity and if you don't play, like the deal with the cops, remember to
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Augusta is booming with growth. - 8/1/2009
Augusta is a booming city and metro area. Tons of new retail since 2007. Alot of construction projects going on downtown. Downtown is becoming a trendy place to live. Several cultural amenities like the Miller theatre. Being added to downtown Augusta. Augusta is the fastest growing metro outside of Atlanta. Great and fast growing suburbs. Big suburbs Evans, Martinez, North Augsuta, and Martinez. Smaller suburbs Hephzibah, Thomson, Edgefield, Waynesboro, Grovetown, and
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Meh - 4/26/2009
If you like mild winter, hot, hot summers, and good ol' boy politics around town, then this is your place. Housing is fairly cheap and if you like drinking, there are plenty of bars downtown. There's a lot of "separation" - you know where the "types" of people live, and it's not just by neighborhood. Eh, it's
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New jobs here - 2/12/2009
Augusta is a growing city, with more than 9000 new jobs in the past two years. Automatic Data Processing is about to hire another 500+ people, and just finished their new office building in Augusta. New restaurants and shopping, a downtown that is thriving,
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We got out as soon as we could - 10/1/2008
We were actually looking forward to the move to Augusta, but living there completely changed our mind. The biggest complaint I have is the public school system. It is horrible! Yes there are a couple of magnet schools that apparently are highly rated, but because the remainder of the schools are so atrocious, there is a long waiting list to get into these magnet schools, believe me, we tried. Then you have all the disciplinary problems, major gang fights almost every week, and teachers that are so unqualified that they were probably rejected from Wal-Mart. TRhe curriculum was about 2 years behind what our kids were used to.. pathetic doesn't begin to describe it. Then the city itself is nothing spectacular. It's mostly nothing but suburban sprawl. You have the nicer suburbs on the westside and the ghetto suburbs on the east and southside. Augusta has a lot of ghetto areas.. about 2/3rds of the city is "ghetto". There are few things for families and children to do. There ios a
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Mixed feelings - 9/3/2008
I have lived here for 16 years. Yes, there are people who are missing teeth, and who are uneducated. Yes, there are extremely religious conservatives who want to push their own agenda. No, I didn't want to move here when my spouse received his job offer.
However, Augusta has grown on me. I have seen the downtown change for the better. There are new restaurants, bars and coffeeshops that didn't exist in 1992. Of course, we still have those chain restaurants on Washington Road (which could be called "Bun Row.") But we are getting more and more experimental cuisine. Unfortunately, sometimes they don't last long, because it does seem that most folks want Applebee's and the like.
There are several small theatre groups in Augusta, and we have several Choral societies and a ballet and orchestra. We have a history museum and an art museum. And yes, Atlanta is 2+ hours away via one of the most boring roads in the country, I-20. But Columbia, SC is only 1 hour away,
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where i live - 8/17/2008
i'm originally from GA, but i live in germany. i've been here for 3 years. it's too cold! i need to be back in that good old southern
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Augusta is a good place - 3/28/2008
The new jobs being created in Augusta is unbelieveable. Automatic Data Processing with 1000 jobs, T-Mobile with 800 jobs and so forth. Augusta is no longer the divisive city it once was. The new mayor and new commission are doing great. New baseball stadium is being planned for the riverfront, a new town center at Augusta Mall added a bunch of new stores, there is a new terminal at the Augusta Airport. You can fly only to Atlanta or Charlotte from Augusta, but the prices are...many times...more reasonable than other airports. I just flew to St Louis from Augusta for $212. It was $279 from Atlanta, $289 from Charlotte, and $412 from
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