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: 7th Street to Oct. 31 and Broad lane
7th Street is closed north of Broad to Oct. 31 and a Broad Street lane closes 5 a.m. to 2 p.m.; St. Sebastian Way is one-way north to Nov. 2. Dial 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: October 2026
Late October in Augusta: city trunk-or-treats to Oct. 30, Rocky Horror at the Imperial, the Augusta Symphony Nov. 6 and 12 and holiday markets into December.
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.