Nestled along the banks of the mighty Savannah River, Georgia's second largest city offers its visitors and nearly half-a-million residents traditional Southern charm plus the perks of big city life—arts, culture, shopping, education opportunities, fine cuisine, state-of-the-art healthcare, sports, and a slew of recreational pursuits. Here you can literally soak up the best of all worlds. 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"