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.
based on 35 ReviewsGet to know Augusta with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Augusta
Augusta/Martinez, GA - 1/5/2008
I have lived in the Augusta/Martinez are since the year 2001 and I have to say it has been a nice experience from the begining. Martinez is not very big, with Augusta and Evans right next door. There is not a big difference between these cities, so you will not notice when you have crossed from one city to the other.
I have to say there is not much to do in the Martinez/Augusta/Evans area. There are many restaurants, two main movie theaters, and a "dollar" theater with old movies (in case you missed watching a movie on the big screen and it is already out of the "regular" theaters.) The fun comes from going out to clubs/bars/cafes at night. You can also go to Downtown Augusta every first friday of the month along with many more people, when many restaurants and bussinesses are open late. There are events such as "Christmas Made in the South" and "Border Bash" where many people go to set up tents and sell crafts or see bands play music along the Savannah river.
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Not Impressed - 10/21/2007
We found Augusta to be a very dirty and boring city. The downtown is really run down with few businesses or people. There are alot of derelict buildings everywhere. There are few good paying jobs..unless you work at a hospital. The city is overall very bland and lacks the Southern charm you find in places like Savannah and Charleston..we couldn't even find a really good Southern restaurant in Augusta, nearly everything is a chain. The people seemed very uneducated and
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Miserable City - 10/21/2007
My husband had a choice between taking a job in Augusta or Greenville, SC.. so we extensively researched both places and visited both cities. It was not even close. Greenville has so much more going for it than Augusta. The first thing we noticed about Augusta was how run down it looked..a lot of abandoned, boarded up buildings, trash everywhere, overgrown vacant lots. The place just looked depressed. We investigated the downtown and it was virtually empty of people. There were a few antique shops here and there and a few restaurants, but you hardly saw anyone walking around. Downtown Greenville on the other hand was bustling with activity with lots of restaurants and shops, and tons of people. Walking in downtown Greenville put you in a good mood; walking in downtown Augusta made you need to take an anti-depressant. It didn't take us long to come to the conclusion that we wanted no part of living in Augusta. I will say that the riverfront in Augusta was impressive, but there were no
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BYPASS! - 8/20/2007
Augusta, has nothing going for it. Crime and Poverty everywhere in Augusta. Unemployment rate is high. Racism still is very evident, even among same races...I have never seen so many over weight, gaped mouthed missing teeth ppl in one area. Cars on the roads are beat up, or nothing that stands out. There are only 2-3 main streets(Wasington Rd, Wrightsboro, Bobby Jones) that take you to everything from N. Augusta(which is small and coutry) to S. Augusta/Inwhich is called Hephzibah- i know this ia America, not the Mid East but..( which is desolate and ghetto), to Martinez, and Evans which is growing true, but is all centered from one main road and not mention these 2 cities are not very big. Augusta is 2 hrs away from ATL..The weather is extremely hot and humid- like PHX weather, but never dry...Warm winters.. A whole city built of greed, racism, fakes, etc... The dwn twn is one street that is like 8 blocks long and then you have some rr tracks. Building condemmed, and outdated..and a
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Just can't get there... - 5/13/2007
The metro Augusta area continues to find reasons of not raising the quality of the city. The retail growth has been out in Columbia County but again stalled and new projects have been "indefinitely postponed". According to my wife, "there is no clothes or shoe shopping here - and Atlanta is 2 hours away".
There are only 3 good quality restaurants - unless you count the many chains. But there are 14 different fried chicken places. The city can be an embarrasement to The Masters. Washington Road is full of cheap hotels and fast food places.
The politics in town are rehashing the same problems as 30 years ago - even with a young and vibrant new mayor, it's the same "black versus white" it has always been. There are a few black leaders who must find it very good for their ego's to promote the discourse. And while I'm a black man who has lived here most of his life, it's terrible to see the city rot away like
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Ross S is totally wrong about Augusta - 2/23/2007
Unfortunately, there are some people who feel an urge to vent, and Ross S bashed Augusta. The truth is simple. Augusta has seen substantial growth and progress in recent years, including major improvements to downtown, a new town center shopping area, a new data processing center (ADP) announcing 1,000 new jobs in Augusta, a political system that is progressing forward under the leadership of a young and enthusiastic mayor, and so many more exciting things. New retail growth is unprecedented. Excellent new jobs, good paying jobs, are being created. Sure, there is more that needs to be done. Ross S exaggerates about the manufacturing odors, and the problems during Masters Week. Hopefully, he will find Houston more to his liking when he moves
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Augusta has much to offer; part 2 - 1/1/2007
Downtown Augusta is about 20 to 30 years behind other downtowns. It's an extensive area with lots of historic properties like Savannah or Charleston, but don't expect to find a boom in office/retail or loft/condo projects -- not yet anyway. The general public seems to have turned its back on the area and only random festivals at the commons park or "First Friday" draw crowds. A much-touted riverfront condo project is plagued with lead and aresenic poison. There's a decent-sized homeless population downtown and neighbohoods to the south, east, and west each have some unkept areas and suffer from impoverishment.
Downtown aside, the service sector seems to be thriving in Augusta with virtually everything along Washington Rd (I-20 area) or Bobby Jones Exwy (I-520). I read a lot of postings about herrendous traffic and road rage in some cities, but I've witnessed none of that here. I drive both interstates everyday and only see traffic back up when there's an accident.
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Augusta has much to offer, but beware of its downs - 12/25/2006
I moved to Augusta one year ago after living my first 30 years in the Midwest. I love it here! For starters, the weather is exceptional. I was warned of the high heat, humidity, and pollen count in the summer. But I don't think it was that bad. Sure, it was over 90 everyday starting in June, but your body adapts. Most people move from their air-conditioned home to car to work and back without really being in the heat that long. The humidity usually drops below 50% in the afternoon. I would recommend a pool if you plan on moving here. The pollen didn't bother me and every few days a rain would knock it down. There seems to be a lack of wind here which keeps the pollen from blowing around. The price of real estate in Augusta is dirt cheap. We were lucky enough to find a 2bd/2ba, on over half an acre, with a pool for 53K. The same home would cost 350K+ in other markets. It needed some work, but nothing radical. It seems like this city is littered with such properties.
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"Disgusta" is accurate - 10/14/2006
Yep, Disgusta. I've lived all over the country and around the world. I recently move from Houston and now reside in Martinez which is a suburb of Augusta and work in Augusta. I thought Houston was one the worse places to live... very congested, polluted, hot/humid, and dangerous. Now I've changed my mind. I've been in the Augusta area for almost two years and I can't stand it. Contrary to popular belief, not all southerns are hospitable and kind. Georgians are generally introverted and not well traveled. I have many coworkers who have never been on a plane and some who have NEVER LEFT THE STATE!!! There is a lack of good restaurants. The paper mills in Augusta stench up the whole city 2-3 times a week. The entire city and including most of the so-called suburbs are poorly kept and dirty. The only time the city "ship-shapes" is during Masters week which in of itself is a nightmare week for those who live in the area. For the last few who commented on the "amazing"
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Olfactory Torture! - 5/25/2006
Everytime I have to come to the Disgusta area for work, I nearly gag from the putrid stench. The whole place smells like a giant butt..just NASTY! There's no telling how much noxious pollutants you people are breathing in on a daily basis. I guess those of you who grew up in Disgusta just got used to the STINK.. Hard to imagine though.. because it is pretty nauseating: It's like a Crap,sulphur,Chemical, Rottem Eggs Stew brewing in the heat. You can actually see the STINK, as it creates a haze throughout many parts of Disgusta. It's like something you would see in a third world
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