Augusta GA Moving Companies

Augusta, Georgia

Though Augusta, Georgia is a relatively small city, it is the second largest in Georgia and is extremely well know for a few key things. It is the city that the legendary James Brown called home as well as the birthplace of Amy Grant, Laurence Fishburne, Hulk Hogan, Danny Glover and Larry Mize. Last but not least, every year Augusta hosts the Masters Golf Tournament which is the annual kick off competition of the four major golf tournaments. The city is located near the border of Georgia and South Carolina. Historically, January is the coldest month while July is the warmest and typically the time when many residents relocate to Augusta.

Economy:
Augusta’s current economy is starting to see much improvement as moving companies are bringing new residents to the area. The unemployment rate is decreasing and is already below the Georgia state average. There is actually job growth in a few key areas like retail, the military and business services. During the worst times in the recession, Augusta has been able to keep its head above water. Some economic experts attribute this to the fact that the city does not rely heavily on one particular industry to fuel its economy. In other words, if say the banking industry is down, perhaps the medical sector will help keep the local economy afloat.

Tourism:
There are many great museums in Augusta for tourists and residents to enjoy, covering several subjects. There are art museums such as the Augusta Museum of History and the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History. You may wish to take a stroll along the Savannah River at Augusta’s beautiful Riverwalk, located downtown. You will find many hotels, shops and restaurants there as well as relaxing outdoor spots and playground areas. Riverwalk is also the site of the National Science Center Fort Discovery where guests will delight in cool interactive displays. Only a few miles from downtown is the Phinizy Swamp Nature Park with trails for nature walks and the chance to see alligators or other wildlife in their natural habitat. If you are into boating and fishing, you can head to the man made J. Strom Thurmond Lake which is the biggest one east of the Mississippi.

History:In 1736, General James Oglethorpe first settled the area that became Augusta, Georgia. He named it for the Princess of Wales – Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha. On January 31, 1778, the British took control of Augusta in the American Revolutionary War. But once the war came to a close, Augusta began to thrive especially in the areas of gunpowder, paper and textile production. During the Civil War, around 2,000 men went off to fight. The city held its collective breath at the idea that General Sherman might torch their city, but he did not. Following the war, the city once again became a vibrant place. Augusta also became one of the biggest cotton markets in the world. In 1941, the US Army erected Fort Gordon which became a major training ground during World War II.

Colleges/Universities:

• Augusta State University
• Augusta Technical College
• Medical College of Georgia
• Paine College

Interesting Facts:

• 75 percent of the golf carts in the world are manufactured in Augusta.
• The only structure still standing from the Confederacy is a chimney from the Confederate Powderworks Factory.
• Augusta’s Monsanto Plant manufactures more aspartame (the artificial sweetener more commonly known as NutraSweet) than anywhere else in the country.

Helpful Links:

• Augusta Moving Guide
• Augusta Official Website