Augusta Economic Development Authority

Augusta is getting into the holiday spirit! Today is the first day of The Augusta Museum of History's Annual Holiday Gingerbread Village! Come tour intricate creations constructed by local artists and bakers. bit.ly/3zkkhrH

Our very own Cal Wray was named one of North America's Top 50 Economic Developers. Passionate about leaving communitites and organizations better than he found them and working with surrounding areas, Cal has been able to bring ample opportunities to Augusta.

Augusta's multi-cultural art and food festival is back and better than ever! With outstanding art, cultural flavors and music for all, join us September 16-18 in the heart of downtown Augusta for Arts In The Heart.

The 29th Annual Border Bash hosted at SRP Park for Georgia vs. South Carolina rival weekend is right around the corner! Visit borderbash.net to join the fun!

Something new is brewing downtown. 👀 #MannysSportsBar

We've loved watching the grand opening of Taco Cat in the heart of #DowntownAugusta. 🌮 With limited seating, you can find the community lined up outside before 5 to get a taste of these tacos! Cheers to new business! 🍹

Mellow Mushroom moved down the block to this stunning spot on Broad! Go check out their new space and enjoy Augusta-inspired art with that classic Mellow Mushroom funky flare.

On June 17th, @arubuis_ag broke ground on their new 380,000 SF multi-metal recycling plant here in Augusta, GA. We are thrilled to have been a part in helping Aurubis find the perfect site for this state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

We are thrilled to welcome Denkai America Inc. to Richmond County. Creating 250 new jobs through their 2nd cutting-edge manufacturing location, this project is extremely beneficial to their business and our people. bit.ly/3OmtLHp

Congratulations LOOP for being recognized as 1 of the 6 Small Business Rockstars by the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Small businesses make up 99.8% of all businesses in Georgia and we are proud to have this strong one in our city. bit.ly/3GcCb1R

Don't miss out on the opportunity receive training in IT and cybersecurity occupations right here in the CSRA community! The Georgia Cyber Center WorkForces Program starts on Friday. Visit bit.ly/3y1Vybw to apply now.

@GACyberCenter is offering veterans, military spouses, and transitioning services members can receive free cybersecurity and IT training from the Georgia Cyber Center WorkForces Program. Classes begin soon so be sure to sign up at bit.ly/3rjIpXg.

Fort Gordon is fast becoming a center for joint forces activities, training and operations and is a huge employer in east Georgia.

Augusta is also extremely fortunate to be in close proximity to Plant Vogtle, Georgia Power’s nuclear power facility, which, upon completion of units 3 and 4 in 2021, will become the largest power station of its kind in the United States.

Below the national rate of violent crime you can find yourself feeling safe and sound in this beautiful town!

Augusta is ideally situated being nearly the same distance from the Southeast’s major ports at Savannah and Charleston, and the international airports at Atlanta and Charlotte.

Focused on innovation and the future, August has an abundance of millennials in the workforce helping make your business modern and efficient.

Augusta is most well known for being the home of tournament hospitality. ⛳

Currently, Georgia is transitioning to a sales only corporate income tax rate. We will be the first state in the Southeastern United States to make this change. There is no unitary tax, and Augusta-Richmond County does not have a local income tax or payroll tax.

The Augusta Corporate Park is 1,794 acres with roughly 1,500 acres currently available for development. The maximum available space is 1,483 acres with a minimum available space of 10 acres. The park has all resources necessary for developing whatever business you bring.