Augusta, Georgia

Nestled along the banks of the Savannah River, Augusta is the hub of the 18-county Central Savannah River Area. As the second largest and oldest city in Georgia, Augusta is a city with pride in its past and a well-founded faith in its future.

Take time to discover the historic charm of the classic South with its tree-lined streets and majestic antebellum mansions. There are dozens of shops and restaurants, cultural attractions and entertainment offerings in Augusta's metropolitan community.

Long known as the South's "Garden City," Augusta bursts into spectacular bloom each spring to welcome the greatest names in golf at the famed Masters Tournament. Year round, Augusta is the place to be for recreation.

It is a growing and thriving city with a metropolitan- area population of around 400,000, and recently ranked the second most favorable place to live in Georgia. The area is known for its balmy climate, with an annual mean temperature of 64 degrees.