Advertising in Augusta, GA
Augusta Demographics
Population*: 149,195 (18+)
▹ African-American: 54.7%
▹ White American: 39.1%
▹ Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
▹ From two or more races: 2.6%
▹ Asian American: 1.7%
▹ Native American: 0.3%
Median household income: $38,877
About Augusta
The capital of Georgia alternated between Augusta and Savannah from 1785 until 1795. According to the 2012 Census, Augusta’s population was approximately 197,872. The metropolitan area includes Augusta and Richmond County, which had an estimated population of 556,877 in 2010. These statistics rank the city as the third largest and the metro area as the second largest in Georgia, just after Atlanta. Augusta is internationally known for hosting the annual Masters Tournament in golf.
Business and Education in Augusta
Businesses of note: Companies of note headquartered in Atlanta, GA includes CareSouth, Club Car, Georgia Bank & Trust, and Morris Communications.
Advertising & PR agencies: (AD) Morris Communications, Evolution Marketing Solutions, Bluefan, PowerServe, Jonae Media, Outdoor Advertising, Mass Media Marketing, Time in Design, Jan Holley Advertising Productions, Mitchell Publishing Group, Inc., (PR) Events by Pearson, Local Media Manager, RedFire Media, The Clarion Company, Alison Group, Milton Ruben, South Company, and Redwolf, Inc.
Colleges: There are two public universities located within the city limits: Augusta Technical College and Georgia Regents University. Private colleges in the city include Paine College.
Events in Augusta
- A Day in the Country
Aiken-Augusta Spring Rowing Regatta
Annual Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival
Annual Tour of Homes
Augusta Southern National Drag Boat Races
- Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History
Morris Museum of Art
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park
Riverwalk
- Sacred Heart Cultural Center
Symphony Orchestra Augusta
The Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill
The Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson
Most large-scale events in the market are held at the Augusta Convention Center.
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Augusta’s Must See Destinations
- Augusta Museum of History
Augusta-Richmond Civic Center
Coon Fork Lake County Park
Ezekiel Harris House
Imperial Theatre
- Bass Master Weekend Fishing Tournament
Border Bash
Boshears Skyfest
Christmas Made In The South
Georgia-Carolina State Fair
- Masters Golf Tournaments
Pops! At The Bell Series
Rock Fore! Dough Concert
Summer Concert Series
The Augusta Futurity