Augusta, Georgia

Population: 44,639
Located in Richmond County

Quality of Life

Bolstered by nearly half a million residents, the city offers a rich variety of sophisticated amenities including a vibrant arts community and a wealth of fine restaurants. With a wide variety of amenities within just a short drive, you will find the area pleasantly devoid of the traffic snarls plaguing so many metropolitan areas.

Augusta 's Southern hospitality is evident from the temperate climate to the year-round greenery that reminds residents and visitors alike of Augusta's designation as the Garden City.

According to the magazine "Where to Retire", Augusta is ranked number four among the nation's low-cost cities for retirement. This is partially based on the area's low cost of living and proximity to the respected health community.

In addition to the low cost of living and affordable housing, Augusta offers retirees beautiful historic city with a diverse culture, vibrant arts community and mild climate. There are over 40 retirement communities, assisted living and nursing home facilities in the Augusta and Columbia County area.

Augusta has always been committed to its residents' safety and well being. The Richmond County Sheriff's Department is manned by over 270 sworn officers. The total crime rate has decreased by 25 percent since 1996. The 1998 crime rate per 100,000 residents for violent crimes was at 492 and the property crime rate is at 798 per 100,000 residents.

The Richmond County Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency service from 19 stations around the city. The department is staffed by 309 full-time fire fighters and handles more than 7,000 calls annually. Augusta-Richmond emergency transport system provides advanced life support services with state-of-the-art emergency medical equipment and professional paramedic staffing.

SHOPPING & DINING
Shopping opportunities abound in Augusta! Most of the retail centers, grocery stores, and specialty shops are within a short driving distance. The Augusta Mall ranks as the second largest mall outside of Atlanta, with department stores such as Rich's, Dillard's, JC Penney, and Sears. Other shopping areas include downtown Augusta, Surrey Center and Augusta Exchange. There are also endless dining opportunities, with options ranging from elegant to home-style. With more than 500 eating establishments in the city, there is a restaurant sure to meet every budget, appetite or occasion.

HEALTH CARE
The health and well being of Augusta-Aiken MSA's 468,710 residents are met through the area's outstanding health-care system. This includes the nationally recognized Medical College of Georgia, the state's health science university. The Medical College of Georgia is considered one of the top ten schools in the country for general practitioners. Augusta offers one of the South's premiere medical communities, with medical centers such as: University Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital, Doctor's Hospital, VA Medical Center and Eisenhower Medical Center. Over 25,000 people are employed in the health care industry, with 1,625 physicians and 219 dentists. The area also has various emergency care clinics, nursing homes, assisted living, sports medicine clinics, physical therapy services, trauma centers, Alzheimer's Association and hospice programs which provide additional medical services.

RECREATION ACTIVITIES

Clarks Hill Lake, also known as Lake Thurmond, is the largest man-made lake east of the Mississippi with a 1200 mile shoreline that is longer than the entire U.S. eastern seaboard.

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