Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia
Augusta-Richmond County is a place of 201,528 people in Richmond County, Georgia.
Why visit Augusta-Richmond County
Townapedia lists 42 museums and landmarks, 29 parks and trails, 172 places to eat, 47 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Augusta State University, Butt Memorial Bridge, Augusta Canal and Augusta Cotton Exchange Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 35°F.
Weather in Augusta-Richmond County
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Augusta-Richmond County
Augusta is a city on the central eastern border of the U.S. state of Georgia and the county seat of Richmond County. The city lies directly across the Savannah River from North Augusta, South Carolina, at the head of its navigable portion. Augusta, the third-most-populous city in Georgia (following Atlanta and Columbus), is situated in the Fall Line region of the state.
From the Wikipedia article Augusta, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Augusta State University
School · 8.2 mi
Former university in Augusta, Georgia
Butt Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 9.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Imperial Theatre
Cinema and theater · 9.8 mi
Theater and former movie theater in Augusta, Georgia, United States
Sand Bar Ferry Bridge
Bridge · 10.6 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks42
Augusta Canal
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 10.4 mi
Canal in Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Augusta Cotton Exchange Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 9.9 mi
Augusta, GA, listed on the NRHP in Georgia
Augusta Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 9.7 mi
Historic district in Georgia, United States
Augusta National Golf Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 10.0 mi
Golf course in Georgia, United States
B.C. Wall House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 11.1 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Brahe House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 9.7 mi
House in Augusta, Georgia, United States
Broad Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 9.8 mi
Historic district in Augusta, Georgia, USA
College Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.8 mi
Building in Augusta, United States of America
Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 9.7 mi
Building in United States of America
Joseph Rucker Lamar Boyhood Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 9.6 mi
Historic house in Georgia, United States
Lamar Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 9.8 mi
17-story skyscraper in Augusta, GA, US
Lookaway Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 11.0 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
30 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds29
New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park
Park · 7.5 mi
2105 Lock and Dam Road, Augusta
17 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes172
7 Brew
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 7.1 mi
3435 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta
Su-Th 05:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:30-23:00
Buona Caffe Artisan Roasted Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 8.2 mi
1858 Central Avenue, Augusta
Mo-Fr 06:30-19:00; Sa 08:00-17:00
Chuck E. Cheese
Restaurant · Pizza · 7.1 mi
3455 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00
El Gringo Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 8.8 mi
313 East Robinson Avenue, Grovetown
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Jim 'N Nick's
Restaurant · Barbecue · 8.2 mi
275 Robert C. Daniel Junior Parkway, Augusta
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Trellis Coffee Bar
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 8.7 mi
1902 Walton Way, Augusta
Mo-Fr 06:00-17:00, Sa 08:00-17:00
Cafe Relic
Cafe · Pizza, Coffee Shop, Smoothie · 7.7 mi
1504 Monte Sano Avenue, augusta
Tu-Th 08:00-14:30, Fr-Su 08:00-16:00
Incendio
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian Pizza · 8.0 mi
2163 Central Avenue, Augusta
Tu-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-22:00
160 more on the map.
Where to stay47
Comfort Inn & Suites Near Fort Gordon
Motel and hotel · 8.4 mi
4071 Jimmie Dyess Parkway Off Belair Road, Augusta
Churches and places of worship144
Bath Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 6.1 mi
First Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 9.6 mi
First Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 9.6 mi
Sacred Heart Cultural Center
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 9.5 mi
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 10.0 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesse
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 1.4 mi
2103 Boykin Road, Augusta
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesse
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 3.4 mi
4399 Clements Road, Hephzibah
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesse
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 4.7 mi
2460 Golden Camp Road, Augusta
Mason Chapel Church of God in Christ
Church · Church Of God In Christ · 7.9 mi
1132 1/2 Roselle Street, Augusta
Shopping28
Gas and EV charging56
Schools, colleges and libraries93
Healthcare25
30th Adjutant General Reception Battalion - TMC 4
Clinic and pharmacy · 6.3 mi
7950 Martin Loop, Fort Benning
Map of Augusta-Richmond County
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 35°F | 3.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 38°F | 3.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 44°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 51°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 60°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 68°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 72°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 71°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 65°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 53°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 69°F | 42°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 62°F | 37°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Augusta Bush Fld Ap 72218 (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Richmond County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Hephzibah 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Grovetown 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Martinez 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- North Augusta 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Evans 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Harlem 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Waynesboro 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Aiken 23 mi northeast, about 37 min by car
- Thomson 25 mi west, about 41 min by car
- Louisville 32 mi southwest, about 51 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Georgia Regents University, University Hall, GRUcrule, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Augusta Georgia First Baptist Church, Sir Mildred Pierce, CC BY 2.0
- ISS027-E-5479 - View of The State of Georgia, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS034-E-23272 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS041-E-19777 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS051-E-42123 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Soldiers Helping Citizens (21923964376), Georgia National Guard from United States, CC BY 2.0
- Helping the Community (21325354723), Georgia National Guard from United States, CC BY 2.0
- Loading Sand Bags (21920318826), Georgia National Guard from United States, CC BY 2.0
- Skid Loader (21762024569), Georgia National Guard from United States, CC BY 2.0
- Loading Sandbags (21934412862), Georgia National Guard from United States, CC BY 2.0
- Teamwork (21959660841), Georgia National Guard from United States, CC BY 2.0
- Volunteering to Help (21934413892), Georgia National Guard from United States, CC BY 2.0
- Preparing for Flooding (21920334316), Georgia National Guard from United States, CC BY 2.0
- Always There (21924153386), Georgia National Guard from United States, CC BY 2.0
- Greetings from Fort Gordon, Georgia - Large Letter Postcard (13030751073), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Liberty Methodist Church, Hephzibah, GA, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 'Crazy' (5965286640), Georgia National Guard from United States, CC BY 2.0
- A backpack journalist (5965286524), Georgia National Guard from United States, CC BY 2.0
- 'Can we do half my song in Russian?' (5964730403), Georgia National Guard from United States, CC BY 2.0
- Fort-eisenhower-px, Sakai Jin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS050-E-37983 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS050-E-37984 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-439254 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS051-E-42124 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-439253 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Fort-eisenhower-commissary, Sakai Jin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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