Augusta Real Estate

Augusta is full of activity for everyone. You can take a peaceful stroll along the paved pathways of the Riverwalk, but make sure to stop at one of the benches along the way and take in the impressive scenery. Also featured at the Riverwalk is an outdoor amphitheater where music and other performances take place throughout the year. The wonderful climate keeps residents outside and active all year long whether it’s a boating trip on the Savannah River or a day at the famed Masters Golf Tournament.

 

With countless cultural activities to experience, this bustling city offers a diverse atmosphere that everyone will enjoy. Home to several area museums, Augusta has a rich history just waiting for you to explore. Visit the boyhood home of President Woodrow Wilson to get a unique glimpse into his early years or tour the popular Augusta Canal Authority, originally built in 1845 and still in use today for its initial purpose as an industrial power canal. The Augusta Canal is also the location for several recreational activities as well. Residents use the original tow path as a walking and nature trail while the canal itself provides various water activities including rowing and kayaking.

In recent years, this once rural area has become one of the largest metropolitan areas in the state of Georgia. Offering ample employment opportunities, Columbia County is an ideal place to do business for small and large companies alike. While Columbia County is known for its thriving business culture, you can also find room to get away, relax and enjoy your leisure time. Blessed with fantastic weather year round, residents of this region can enjoy plenty of open-air fun on a daily basis. Whether it's a day in one of the area's well-kept parks, jet skiing at Lake Thurmond or on the Savannah River, or a weekend baseball tournament, Columbia County is full of activities to entertain residents of any age. Some Augusta area favorites include the Columbia County amphitheater behind the Columbia County Library and Government Center, the playground and walking path along the Augusta Canal, the playground and walkway at the Augusta Riverwalk along the Savannah River and Brookfield Park off of Riverwatch Parkway.

Students within the Augusta, North Augusta, Evans, Martinez and Grovetown areas receive a quality education as they prepare to enter the workforce or continue their education at one of the colleges or universities nearby. In addition to Augusta State University, there is Augusta Technical College, Aiken Technical College, the Medical College of Georgia and Paine College. As much emphasis is put on the traditional areas of learning, the practical skills needed by today's employers are incorporated into the programs of study.