Richmond County, GA

Located on the Georgia/South Carolina border, Richmond County lies on the Savannah River, which supports its diverse economic endeavors as well as vast recreation options. Richmond County is the center point of the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), a 13-county region that includes both Georgia and South Carolina. It is located within close proximity to many major southern destinations including Atlanta, Columbia, and Charlotte.

In 1996 the City of Augusta consolidated with Richmond County to form Augusta-Richmond County. Augusta is Georgia’s second oldest and second largest city, founded during the British colonial period as a trading outpost. Augusta is perhaps best known as home of the Masters Golf Tournament held the first full week in April. The area is also a center for medicine, manufacturing, and military.