Augusta Local Information
Practical information for Augusta and Richmond County: who governs what, trash and recycling, permits, weather alerts and who to call, each linked to the official source.
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Trash and recycling pickup in Augusta: schedule, holidays, bulk
Augusta collects trash, yard waste and bulk items weekly on one day; carts out by 6 a.m. Recycling is now a sign-up service from Coastal: 706-790-4117.
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Augusta
Augusta, Richmond County and the neighbors: who governs what
How Augusta fits into Richmond County and Georgia: the city, the county, Richmond County School District, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what.
Property taxes
Richmond County property taxes: rates, due dates and appeals
2026 Richmond County property taxes are due Nov. 30. Urban district rate: 28.284 mills, lower than 2025. Tax Commissioner: 706-821-2391.
Permits
Building permits and zoning in Augusta
Augusta requires a permit for most work over $500 in materials. Permits: 706-312-5050, 1803 Marvin Griffin Road. Planning: 706-821-1796.
Roads
Augusta road closures: 2nd and Telfair, Broad at 5th Street
2nd and Telfair streets stay closed for drainage pipe, and Broad Street's outside lanes are shut from 5th to 6th streets. Plus Ellis Street and I-20 on 511.
Home prices
Augusta home prices and housing market
The typical Augusta home was worth $187,663 in September 2026, up 2.43% in a year, Zillow says. Listings took 49 days to go under contract, a high.
Schools
Augusta schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings
Richmond County School System serves Augusta: 28,923 students. Fall break is Oct. 12-13; Thanksgiving break Nov. 23-27. Central office: 706-826-1000.
Things to do
Things to do in Augusta this month: November 2026
November in Augusta: the Augusta Symphony Nov. 6 and 12, Veterans Day, Lights of the South from Nov. 20, a Thanksgiving Day 5K and the Nutcracker Nov. 27-29.
Voting
Voting in Richmond County: registration, polls, early voting
Early voting for the Nov. 3 election runs Oct. 13-30 at four Augusta sites, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Absentee request deadline: Oct. 23. Elections: 706-821-2340.
Farmers markets
Augusta farmers markets
The Augusta Market runs Saturdays 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Nov. 21 at 8th and Reynolds; Veggie Park doubles SNAP on Thursdays; the state market is on 5th Street.
Parks
Parks and trails in Augusta
Augusta keeps over 970 acres of parks: the Riverwalk, Lake Olmstead, dog parks at Pendleton King and Valley Park, splash pads and the canal towpath. 706-796-5025.
Restaurant inspections
Restaurant inspection scores in Richmond County
Of 80 Augusta food businesses inspected Sept. 6 to Oct. 5, 64 hold an A and 12 a B on their latest visit. How scores work and where to look: 706-667-4234.
Business
New businesses in Augusta
Coming to Augusta: Augusta Cigar & Billiards on Washington Road, new owners at two package stores, an extended-stay hotel bid on Walker Street, Greyhound downtown.
Public notices
Public notices in Augusta and Richmond County
An index of Augusta public notices: the Augusta Chronicle is the legal organ; tax sale Nov. 3; Board of Elections Oct. 12; zoning survey to Nov. 1.
City Hall
Who to call at City Hall in Augusta
Augusta 311: dial 3-1-1 or 706-821-2300. Mayor Garnett Johnson: 706-821-1831. Commissioners by district, utilities, sheriff, animal services and more.
Power outages
Power outages in Augusta: who to call and outage maps
Georgia Power outage in Augusta? Call 888-891-0938 or text OUT to 42797. Jefferson Energy Cooperative members: 706-547-2167. Outage map and safety tips.
Population
Augusta population 2026: growth, age, income and housing
Augusta had 201,999 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates, flat since 2020 and up 3.1% since 2010. Age, income, households and housing.
History
Augusta history and landmarks: founding, museums, National Register
Augusta was founded in 1736 and was Georgia's capital 1785-1795. Its 46 National Register listings, museums with hours, and historic cemeteries.
Moving
Moving to Augusta: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes
New to Augusta? Start water with Augusta Utilities (706-821-1851), power with Georgia Power, gas through a marketer; register your car within 30 days.
Transit
Getting around Augusta: roads, transit, airport, parking
Augusta Transit runs nine bus lines Monday to Saturday from the Broad Street transfer center: 706-821-1721. Augusta Regional Airport has Delta and American.
Neighborhoods
Augusta neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like
Nine Augusta neighborhoods from Downtown to Belair: ZIP codes, zoned high schools and August 2026 Zillow home values, with a map from city GIS data.
Neighborhoods
Belair, Augusta: homes, schools, parks and commute
Belair, in west Augusta near Doctors Hospital and I-20, is split between two high school zones. ZIP 30909's typical value was $266,629 in August 2026.
Neighborhoods
Bethlehem, Augusta: homes, schools, parks and commute
Bethlehem, south of Laney Walker, is zoned for Lucy C. Laney High; two-thirds of it is a National Register district. ZIP 30901: $72,068 in August 2026.
Neighborhoods
Downtown Augusta: homes, schools, parks and commute
Downtown Augusta is zoned for Lucy C. Laney High and sits in ZIP 30901, where Zillow's typical home value was $72,068 in August 2026.
Neighborhoods
Forest Hills, Augusta: homes, schools, parks and commute
Forest Hills, along Wrightsboro Road in west-central Augusta, is mostly zoned for the Academy of Richmond County. ZIP 30909: $266,629 in August 2026.
Neighborhoods
Harrisburg, Augusta: homes, schools, parks and commute
Harrisburg, by the Augusta Canal west of downtown, is mostly zoned for Lucy C. Laney High. ZIP 30904's typical value was $162,576 in August 2026.
Neighborhoods
Laney Walker, Augusta: homes, schools, parks and commute
Laney Walker, south of downtown Augusta, is zoned for Lucy C. Laney High and sits in ZIP 30901, where Zillow's typical value was $72,068 in August 2026.
Neighborhoods
Olde Town, Augusta: homes, schools, parks and commute
Olde Town is a local historic district east of downtown Augusta, zoned for Lucy C. Laney High. ZIP 30901's typical value was $72,068 in August 2026.
Neighborhoods
Sand Hills, Augusta: homes, schools, parks and commute
Sand Hills, west of Summerville in Augusta, is zoned for Westside High and spans ZIPs 30904 and 30909, with typical values of $162,576 and $266,629.
Neighborhoods
Summerville, Augusta: homes, schools, parks and commute
Summerville, west of downtown Augusta, is split between Academy of Richmond County and Westside High zones. ZIP 30904: $162,576 in August 2026.
Moving here
Augusta vs Grovetown vs North Augusta vs Martinez: taxes, schools
Augusta's typical home was $188,114 in August 2026, against $306,218 in Grovetown, $281,088 in North Augusta and $286,339 in Martinez, Zillow says.
Schools
Augusta public schools: every school, zone and report card
Every public school serving Augusta: addresses, grades, 2025 enrollment and CCRPI scores, zones, magnet admission and 2026-27 closures.