The Veterans of 1898‑1902 memorial on Greene Street is one of those small but quietly resonant…read moremarkers that reminds you how many layers of military history run through Augusta, even in conflicts that don't always get the same public attention as the world wars. It honors local men who served in the Spanish‑American War, the Philippine‑American War, and the Boxer Rebellion, three linked campaigns that marked the moment when the United States stepped onto the world stage as an imperial power. The marker itself is a simple upright granite tablet, set in the Greene Street median among the city's broader constellation of service memorials, and its plain inscription reflects the era's preference for brevity over symbolism. What gives it weight is the way it anchors a transitional moment in American military history, when Augusta's soldiers found themselves fighting far from home in conflicts that reshaped both national identity and foreign policy, and the city chose to preserve that memory alongside the better‑known wars that followed. [Review 215 of 2026 - 916 in Georgia - 25404 overall]

This is a very beautiful public park near downtown Augusta, GA, that we visited last weekend. This…read morewas a pleasant place to w, walk here visitors can enjoy local artists, flowers, and a great review of the river. We really enjoyed this area as it was very safe, quiet, and relaxing. We visited in December so we had great weather. BOAT HOUSE RENTALS look on Airbnb! The hostess (Beth) operates the rentals and the Sunday market along river. Beth was absolutely informative and an excellent host. This was a great experience, one of my bucket list! This was an excellent and very comfortable hotel option while we were visiting the Augusta, GA area last weekend! This boathouse lodging is situated conveniently on the Augusta marina, so there was no parking issues. The reservation process was very easy, and we had no issues communicating with the owner all through our visit. This houseboat was an older vessel, that was restored and could easily be enough space for 4 adults. On our visit we just had 2 adults, so the full size bed was more than comfortable. They also have two two size buckbeds that could be used for kids or other adults. This houseboat was very cozy and comfortable. It had direct TV and all the other options (microwave, refrigerator, stove.

Quite very nice place to visit. Take your day trip there walk along the Riverwalk. Beautiful houses…read moreto look at as you sit on the riverbank after the walk past all the vendors selling their personal goods.

This library offers a variety of services, some of them anachronistic (DVD collections for loaning)…read moreand others handy (their library of things seems to include musical instruments). The wifi just pops on without a bunch of BS, which really should be the standard, and the glassy building offers a view of nearby greenery. The hours are pretty limited, but it makes for a nice stop.

Clean and well organized. Most patrons are well behaved and respectful. I found everything I was…read morelooking for.

We drove past this deteriorating church and had to circle around to see what's going on. It's in…read morebad shape. The marker reads, "In March 1817, eight men and two women meeting in an Augusta home formed "The Baptist Praying Society of Augusta" - the forerunner of the First Baptist Church. Two months later the society was constituted a church under the leadership of the first minister, Wm. T. Brantley, this property was purchased in 1870. A church on this site was dedicated May 26, 1821. In 1845, after serious friction arose in the national Triennial Convention, 327 delegates from eight southern states and the District of Columbia met here to form the Southern Baptist Convention. This building was erected in 1902." This is marker number 121-29 and it was erected in 1956 by the Georgia Historical Commission. A separate granite marker is nearby. It reads, "On this site May 8, 1845. The Southern Baptist Convention was organized by 327 delegates from the states of Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Kentucky and District of Columbia. The following officers were elected: Rev. Wm. B. Johnson of Edgefield S.C. President Talson Lumpton, Ga J.B. Taylor, Va. Vice presidents Jesse Hartwell, Ala. James C. Crane, Va. Secretaries The Rev. W.T. Brantey, Sr. was Pastor of the Church. This tablet was presented at the Centennial of the Convention" it's falling down because decades of deferred maintenance have finally become visible from the street. The building has been unused since 1975, and water intrusion, broken windows, and repeated break‑ins have accelerated the decay. Preservation officials have cited the owner for failing to stabilize the structure, and the damaged but otherwise impressive dome in particular makes the whole complex appear structurally unsound. What you're seeing isn't an illusion but the cumulative effect of long neglect on a once‑grand Beaux Arts landmark. Here's to hoping it can be repaired and not collapse. [Review 219 of 2026 - 920 in Georgia - 25408 overall]

Wow what a great experience, friendly and professional. I have always belonged to a library where…read moreever I lived and this branch was fantastic. The environment was light and airy. Security is in place and visible. The hours of operation should work for just about every bodies schedule. So if you love books , CD's or DVD's you might just love it as much as I do

Whether it is a movie Redbox doesn't provide or finding a book I don't think I want to purchase,…read morethis library is the place to go. CD's (I know, I'm old school like that), book sales, and special rooftop events are a few more reasons for stopping in. As a part of my job, I had the joy of working with them on the Summer Mayor's Reading Club. I saw children and youth of all ages gathering each day to read, listen, and learn more about the power of books. In this age of electronics, we could all use a space where paper and ink still dominate. Get your card today!

Exceptionally courteous and fast customer service to pay taxes for car plates and annual yellow…read moresticker in the building C! A pretty and patient blond government associate was genuinely a pleasure to deal with. She lent me a screwdriver to put the new Georgia plates on my car. It was easy to park.

brittany at columbia county tax was the most cheerful and infirmative worker i've ever had the…read morepleasure of dealing with i went there to inquire about homestead exemptions since i was turning 79 soon and she cheerfully and professionally took the time and patience to take care of all my needs . i told her how happy i was with her and hopefully the staff and her employers appreciate the gem off a person she is

An impressive-looking building on the outside. The inside was heavy on meeting rooms, with some…read morevery slow elevators traversing the few floors. There were some library items and places to sit. As a community center, it would be a nice place to hold a meeting, and there was more than one going on during the evening I dropped by. It wasn't a tough place to get to either. The amount of stuff to do if you're not having an event there was not huge, but it served as a quiet (and air-conditioned) brief stop for me.

My heart is BROKEN! This building is an important…read morehistorical piece of Aiken and it once meant so much to so many of us. I recently returned to visit after being away for over a decade, and I was stunned to see what they called a "modernization" from 2021. This library held such a special place in my heart growing up. Walking through its doors again should've felt like coming home but instead, it felt like a stranger had moved in and redecorated with no sense of what made the place beloved. Sadly, the renovations have taken away much of its character. The ceilings have been lowered, the lighting is harsh and uninviting, and the carpet is distracting and ugly. The once beautiful staircase is now sad and stripped of its former charm--though it still creaks, a small comfort. And perhaps most shocking of all: there are so few books and bookshelves. How can you call it a library when there are so few bookshelves? My heart truly aches for the community, especially for the kids today who won't get to experience the magic this place once held. Even the bathrooms were untouched during the renovation, which makes the whole effort feel hollow and misdirected. It's sad it's not even open on Sundays. It's doing the community a disservice. Whoever approved these changes clearly didn't understand - or worse, didn't care - about what this place meant to the town. They should be ashamed. The only reason for my 3 stars is that the staff was friendly, knowledgeable and knowledge is power - go support your local library. Other than that, Aiken, get your act together. This was the biggest waste of money I've ever seen in my life. I'm glad I don't live here anymore.

Man was I lied to when we were able to PCS. Everyone I spoke with RAVED about Ft. Gordon, and there…read morewas virtually no wait, so we decided to make the move. I wish we waited for the other locations we had on our wish list. Applying for housing was easy, but they did not want to work with us. We spoke to different people, who gave us different answers. We had asked for specific amenities (i.e. a fence for our dog, one story, near other families with kids similar in age), but all we disregarded. I'm not paying three thousand dollars for a fence I'm not able to take when we PCS again. We decided to live off post which was the best choice we could have made. You can get a QUALITY rental for the same price of your BAH. I've made friends with a few families on post, and looking at their houses made me feel so relieved that we don't live there. Eisenhower is okay. I like my kids pediatrician and she always puts out referrals for us no problem. I'm actually relieved that their specialty care is out in the world and not there. However getting immunizations here is awful. It's -always- a long wait after you see the doctor. I guess I was spoiled at Bethesda, because they had about five stations usually with two people at each, at least when it came to the kids shots. It was so nice because they could do shots at the same time on the opposite legs. But anyways, scheduling future appointments at Eisenhower is always a PITA too. For parents with kids four and under, they have a program called NPSP, New Parent Support Program. I've met some really nice moms there and it gets you and the kids socialized. They usually have quarterly events, and it's always open to their entire family. The PX is actually pretty nice. We've always had no problem. The food court isn't terrible, but I hear they're opening a Tropical Smoothie in May, praise. The commissary is TRASH, and it's closed on Monday. You'd think that given how big Ft. Gordon is, that it'd be quality products, but it's once of the worst commissaries I've ever stepped foot in. Always, always, ALWAYS check the expiration dates and look for mold. ALWAYS. While I wouldn't recommend anything in Fort Gordon, there is so much to do in Augusta, Grovetown, and Evans. And if you can swing it, live off post. You'll be happier.

When I first moved here, I heard nothing good about Ft Gordon or Augusta. I really like this place…read more It's quiet, but yet has enough amenities to be comfortable. The base is pretty easy to navigate once you know the main roads. Gate 2 is getting a bit busy, but Gate 1 is atrocious in the morning. Apparently, Ft Gordon has the nicest golf course in the Army? I guess they feel they need to live up to the masters. Oh and the PX has a legit Starbucks! I like that I can still collect points on my rewards cards and it's not a main street. Gas is comparable to the rest of the town. I don't notice much of a difference.