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67-461: It opened in 1867 and was fully organized and established in its new building in 1869 It was the second school in the U.S. to introduce domestic science into its curriculum. The seminary closed in 1955. The Robinson Seminary was established through the liberal bequest of William Robinson, a native of Exeter, but for many years a resident of Augusta, Georgia , where he died during the Civil War . It

134-596: A bare, unfurnished building, Robinson seminary became a school known all over New England , housed in one of the most beautiful school buildings in the country. Years before art decorations in schools had been suggested elsewhere, Cross had hung the walls of his schoolrooms all over with costly and beautiful pictures and had lined the corridors with casts of Greek and Roman sculpture. But the extensive art collections were not merely for ornament. Every picture, bust and bas-relief had some share in Cross' plan for making real and vivid

201-456: A board of trustees chosen by the town. Eben S. Stearns , a graduate of Harvard College in 1841, was the first principal. He remained at the head of the seminary until 1875, during which time the school was thoroughly organized and very prosperous. Three years after organization there were nine instructors and 252 students. His successors during the following eight years were Harriet E. Paine and Annie M. Kilham. In 1883, George N. Cross , A. M.,

268-636: A connecting route to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina . Augusta has been mentioned as the east terminus of a proposed expansion of Interstate 14 that would begin in Midland-Odessa, Texas and run through Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia with hopes of connecting major military installations along the highway corridor such as Fort Cavazos , Fort Moore , Fort Eisenhower , and Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville . Augusta has also been mentioned for another proposed interstate known as Interstate 3 that would go through

335-507: A fort at the head of the navigable part of the river. The expedition was led by Noble Jones , who created a settlement as a first line of defense for coastal areas against potential Spanish or French invasion from the interior. Oglethorpe named the town in honor of Princess Augusta , the mother of King George III and the wife of Frederick, Prince of Wales . Oglethorpe visited Augusta in September 1739 on his return to Savannah from

402-520: A graduate of the Boston Cooking School . For many years, a post-graduate course in pedagogy and methods of teaching was given to those graduates who desired to teach, and many of New England's teachers gained from that course their first knowledge of the science. The Robinson Seminary served as the town of Exeter's public school for girls beyond the elementary school level until 1955. Boys in those years attended Tuck High School. In 1954

469-475: A mentally disabled teenager, was killed by his cellmates in an Augusta jail. A protest against his death broke out in a riot involving 500 people, after six black men were killed by police, each found to have been shot in the back. The noted singer and entertainer James Brown was called in to help quell lingering tensions, which he succeeded in doing. In 1993, an area known as Hyde Park in Augusta, Georgia,

536-699: A perilous visit to Coweta Town, near present-day Phenix City, Alabama . There, he had met with a convention of 7,000 Native American warriors and concluded a peace treaty with them in their territories in northern and western Georgia. During the American Revolutionary War , the Siege of Augusta resulted in the retaking the city from the British by the Americans. Augusta was the second state capital of Georgia from 1785 until 1795 (alternating for

603-584: A period with Savannah, the first). Augusta developed rapidly as a market town as the Black Belt in the Piedmont was developed for cotton cultivation. Invention of the cotton gin made processing of short-staple cotton profitable, and this type of cotton was well-suited to the upland areas. Cotton plantations were worked by slave labor, with hundreds of thousands of slaves shipped from the Upper South to

670-544: A privately endowed educational institution that is governed by its board of trustees. One of the state's three endowed, independent academies, the Connecticut State Department of Education refers to the Academy as "a privately governed, endowed, regional independent school." In addition to serving Norwich and surrounding communities, NFA also educates private tuition students. NFA is a member of

737-480: A set of Henslow's botanical charts, together with various other maps and charts. A chemical laboratory and lecture room were fitted up for courses in general chemistry and qualitative analysis. The Robinson seminary placed itself alongside the Norwich Free Academy by the purchase of several hundred rare engravings, etchings, busts, and statuary, so that in the various halls, rooms, and stairways there

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804-560: A total area of 306.5 sq mi (793.8 km ), of which 302.1 sq mi (782.4 km ) is land and 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km ) (1.42%) is water. Augusta is located about halfway up the Savannah River on the fall line , which creates a number of small falls on the river. The city marks the end of a navigable waterway for the river and the entry to the Georgia Piedmont area. The Clarks Hill Dam

871-674: A wide diurnal temperature variation throughout much of the year, despite its low elevation and humidity. The monthly daily average temperature ranges from 45.4 °F (7.4 °C) in January to 81.6 °F (27.6 °C) in July; there are 53 nights with the low reaching the freezing mark, 82 days reaching or exceeding 90 °F (32 °C), and 5.5 days reaching 100 °F (38 °C) annually. Extreme temperatures range from −1 °F (−18 °C) on January 21, 1985 up to 108 °F (42 °C) on August 10, 2007, and August 21, 1983. Snowfall

938-547: Is a city on the central eastern border of the U.S. state of Georgia . The city lies directly across the Savannah River from North Augusta, South Carolina at the head of its navigable portion. Augusta, the third most populous city in Georgia (following Atlanta and Columbus ) is situated in the Fall Line region of the state. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , Augusta had a 2020 population of 202,081, not counting

1005-697: Is built on the fall line near Augusta, forming Clarks Hill Lake . Farther downstream, near the border of Columbia County , is the Stevens Creek Dam, which generates hydroelectric power . Even farther downstream is the Augusta Diversion Dam, which marks the beginning of the Augusta Canal and channels Savannah River waters into the canal. As with the rest of the state, Augusta has a humid subtropical climate ( Köppen Cfa ), with short, mild winters, very hot, humid summers, and

1072-650: Is not considered. Augusta is located along the Georgia/South Carolina border, about 150 mi (240 km) east of Atlanta and 70 mi (110 km) west of Columbia . The city is located at 33°28′12″N 81°58′30″W  /  33.47000°N 81.97500°W  / 33.47000; -81.97500 (33.4700, −81.9750). According to the United States Census Bureau , the Augusta–Richmond County balance has

1139-630: Is not nearly as common as in Atlanta, due largely to Augusta's elevation, with downtown Augusta being about 900 ft (270 m) lower than downtown Atlanta. The heaviest recorded snowfall was in February 1973 with 14.0 inches (36 cm) Freezing rain is also a threat in wintertime. There are 10 historic districts throughout the city of Augusta. The most prominent, Augusta Downtown Historic District, encompasses most of downtown Augusta and its pre- Civil War area. The Augusta Downtown Historic District

1206-482: Is served by two passenger airlines, including Delta Connection , which offers service to Atlanta, and American Eagle , which offers service to Charlotte, Dallas-Ft. Worth, and Washington D.C. Norwich Free Academy The Norwich Free Academy ( NFA ), founded in 1854 and in operation since 1856, is a coeducational independent school for students between the 9th and 12th grade. Located in Norwich, Connecticut ,

1273-724: Is usually scheduled for early November. Augusta is also the host to one of the largest IRONMAN 70.3 competition in North America taking athletes through various cycling routes around Augusta, a running course through Downtown Augusta, and an opening swim on the Savannah River along Augusta's riverfront. Recently, Augusta has been the featured home of the USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships which leads cyclists through various routes through Downtown Augusta and Fort Eisenhower. The city has also attracted visitors during

1340-529: The Augusta National Golf Club . Membership at Augusta National is widely considered to be the most prestigious in the sport of golf around the world. Augusta lies approximately two hours away from downtown Atlanta by car via I-20 . The city is home to Fort Eisenhower , a major U.S. Army base formerly known as Fort Gordon. In 2016, it was announced that the new National Cyber Security Headquarters would be based in Augusta. The area along

1407-520: The Augusta metropolitan area . In 2020 it had a population of 206,000, making it the second-largest metro area in the state (after Atlanta ) and the ninth most populous urban center in the Deep South with a metro population of 611,000. Augusta was established in 1736 and is named in honor of Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha (1719–1772), the bride of Frederick, Prince of Wales and the mother of

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1474-615: The Nike EYBL Peach Jam Basketball Tournament held in neighboring North Augusta, South Carolina which features some of the top high school basketball players and teams across the United States. Augusta is linked to Atlanta to the west and Columbia, South Carolina , to the east by Interstate 20 (I-20). I-520 ( Bobby Jones Expressway ) extends from I-20 exit 196 through Augusta's western and southern suburban areas, eventually crossing

1541-906: The Pittsburgh Pirates . Later affiliated with the Boston Red Sox and the San Francisco Giants , the GreenJackets are now the Class A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves . The Augusta Lynx were a minor-league professional ice hockey team based in Augusta, Georgia. The Lynx played their home games at the James Brown Arena from 1998 until 2008. The Lynx, who played in the ECHL , had affiliations with

1608-813: The Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School . Private schools in Augusta include Aquinas High School , Episcopal Day School, Saint Mary on the Hill Catholic School, Immaculate Conception School, Hillcrest Baptist Church School, Curtis Baptist High School , Gracewood Baptist First Academy, Alleluia Community School, New Life Christian Academy, Charles Henry Terrell Academy, Heritage Academy, and Westminster Schools of Augusta . Augusta Christian Schools , Augusta First Seventh-day Adventist School, and Augusta Preparatory Day School serve Augusta but are located in neighboring Martinez . The daily newspaper in

1675-693: The Soul City Sirens . Founded in 2008, this league is all-volunteer, and skater owned. Augusta is also home to the former Augusta 706ers, a minor league professional basketball team in the American Basketball Association . The team was founded in 2017 and stopped operations in December 2018 because of a lack of funds. The team played all home games at the James Brown Arena. The city's famous golf course,

1742-745: The Tampa Bay Lightning of the NHL and the Norfolk Admirals of the AHL. The Augusta RiverHawks were a professional minor league ice hockey team. They played in the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) from 2010 to 2013. They played their home games at the James Brown Arena. The Augusta Stallions were a professional Arena football team founded in 1999. They were one of the 15 original teams to join

1809-623: The U.S. economic recession and a relatively high state unemployment rate, the Augusta community has experienced a decrease in bankruptcy filings and saw a slight decrease in the unemployment rate from late 2009 to March 2011. However, these unemployment numbers were misleading as spring brought lower unemployment rates due to the Masters Golf Tournament. While unemployment fell to a two-year low of 8.3% in April 2011, unemployment rates have since risen to 9.9% as of July 2011. With

1876-634: The 2020 census, its racial and ethnic makeup was 35.52% non-Hispanic white, 55.19% African American, 0.24% Asian, 1.93% Asian, 0.19% Pacific Islander, 0.44% some other race, 3.91% multiracial, and 5.58% Hispanic or Latino of any race. This reflected nationwide trends of greater diversification since the beginning of the 21st century. In 1995, citizens of Augusta and unincorporated parts of Richmond County voted to consolidate their city and county governments. Citizens of Hephzibah and Blythe , also located in Richmond County, voted against joining in

1943-491: The Academy serves as the primary high school for Norwich and the surrounding towns of Canterbury , Bozrah , Voluntown , Sprague , Lisbon , Franklin , Preston , and Brooklyn . It was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2001. Incorporated in 1855 by an act of the Connecticut Legislature, the Academy is an independent school and operates as

2010-527: The Augusta Canal to include Enterprise Mill, Sibley Mill, and King Mill. The city experienced the Augusta Fire of 1916 , which damaged 25 blocks of the town and many buildings of historical significance. As a major city in the area, Augusta was a center of activities during Reconstruction and after. In the mid-20th century, it was a site of civil rights demonstrations. In 1970, Charles Oatman,

2077-638: The Augusta Economic Development Authority as of 2013, the top manufacturing employers in the city were: The top public sector employers were: The Augusta GreenJackets minor league baseball club, formerly located at Lake Olmstead Stadium in Augusta, now play at SRP Park along the Savannah River in North Augusta, South Carolina . The team began to play in 1988 as the Augusta Pirates, affiliated with

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2144-481: The Augusta National Golf Club, hosts the first major golf tournament of each year, The Masters . This tournament is often regarded as the most prestigious in the sport and is one of the four major championships . The best professional and amateur golfers in the world come to Augusta during the first full week of April every year. The grounds of Augusta National are known for being pristine, and

2211-594: The British monarch George III . During the American Civil War , Augusta housed the principal Confederate Powderworks . Augusta's warm climate made it a major resort town of the Eastern United States in the early and mid-20th century. Internationally, Augusta is best known for hosting the Masters golf tournament each spring. The Masters brings over 200,000 visitors from around the world to

2278-532: The Connecticut Association of Independent Schools. In 2017 the NFA administration protested against a Governor of Connecticut Dannel P. Malloy 's Senate Bill 786, which requires trustees of any "incorporated or endowed high school or academy" to publicly post each "schedule, agenda and minutes of each meeting". SB 786 also allows for area school districts that send students to NFA to have seats on

2345-528: The Deep South in the domestic slave trade . Many of the slaves were brought from the Lowcountry , where their Gullah culture had developed on the large Sea Island cotton and rice plantations. During the American Civil War , Augusta was home to many war industries including powder-works facilities. After the war, Augusta had a booming textile industry leading to the construction of many mills along

2412-418: The NFA board of representatives. It also allows public hearings and reviews by area boards of education of portions of NFA's budget, as well as the auditing the NFA revenues each year. The bill ultimately was modified; it continued to allow area boards of education to review the NFA budget and hold public hearings and requiring annual auditing, but the requirement that area school boards have representatives on

2479-713: The NFA board was removed. On March 24 the Education Committee of the Connecticut General Assembly approved this revised version. The NFA administration expressed satisfaction over this outcome. The 38 acre main campus contains seven buildings that are listed in the National Register of Historic Places , the most prominent being the Slater Memorial Museum . The oldest high school football rivalry in

2546-797: The Savannah River to South Carolina, in which it is known as Palmetto Parkway. U.S. Route 1 (US 1), along with State Route 4 (SR 4), connects Wrens . US 1 also links Augusta with Aiken, South Carolina . US 25 and SR 121 connects Waynesboro with Augusta; across the state line, US 25 and South Carolina Highway 121 (SC 121) links Augusta with Edgefield, South Carolina . US 78 / US 278 / SR 10 , known locally as Gordon Highway , connects Thomson with Augusta. In South Carolina, US 1 and US 78 go through Aiken, South Carolina . US 78 further connects with Charleston, South Carolina . US 278 bypasses Aiken and serves as

2613-532: The United States is between Norwich Free Academy and New London High School . The first meeting between NFA and the Bulkeley School for Boys occurred on May 12, 1875; Bulkeley merged with Chapman Technical High School in 1951 to become New London High School and the rivalry with NFA continued. The games have been noncontinuous, interrupted by World War I and a 2-year hiatus after a brawl in 1951. Some years saw them play against each other more than once

2680-825: The area to showcase new cyber related products as well as discussions on cyber based collaboration efforts between the public and private sectors. Companies that have facilities, headquarters or distribution centers in the Augusta metro area include CareSouth , NutraSweet , T-Mobile , Covidien , Solo Cup Company , Automatic Data Processing , Clearwater Paper , Solvay S.A. , Bridgestone , Teleperformance , Olin Corporation , Sitel , E-Z-GO , Taxslayer , Elanco , KSB Company (Georgia Iron Works), Club Car (Worldwide Headquarters), Halocarbon, MTU Friedrichshafen (subsidiary of Tognum ), Kimberly Clark Corporation , Nutrien (formerly PotashCorp), John Deere , Kellogg's and Delta Air Lines ' baggage call center. According to

2747-418: The city from Savannah to Knoxville, Tennessee and would only run through two states, Georgia, and Tennessee. Parts of Augusta are served by city transit service Augusta Public Transit (APT), but the main mode of transportation within the city is by car. Augusta is also served by a number of taxi companies. The city has two airports: Augusta Regional Airport and Daniel Field . Augusta Regional Airport

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2814-548: The city is The Augusta Chronicle . The television stations serving Augusta and its metropolitan market are: WAGT ( CW Plus and NBC ), WCES ( PBS ), WFXG ( Fox ), WJBF ( ABC and MeTV ) and WRDW ( CBS ). The city's large medical community and patient population is served by the Medical Examiner (www.AugustaRx.com), a twice-monthly newspaper published since 2006. Augusta is a regional center of medicine, biotechnology, and cyber security. Augusta University ,

2881-669: The course was ranked in 2009 as the third best golf course in the world by Golf Magazine . The city also has several disc golf facilities. The Augusta Top Gun Series is a series of tournaments sanctioned by the Professional Disc Golf Association . These tournaments are held at various venues in Augusta, including Pendleton King Park and Lake Olmstead. Also, Augusta hosted the 2006 Professional Disc Golf World Championships. Along with Pendleton King and Lake Olmstead, two courses in North Augusta, SC

2948-401: The dignity of domesticity, the cultivation of self-dependence, and the ability to earn an honorable livelihood; and for those who desired it, a thorough preparation for a college course. Robinson seminary was the second school in the U.S. to introduce domestic science into its course. Its demonstration kitchen furnished a model to be adopted by hundreds of schools. Cooking lessons were taught by

3015-557: The establishment of the Georgia Cyber Center in Downtown Augusta, the Augusta metro region has become a hub for cyber security based companies looking to locate to the area in part as well to the establishment of the U.S. Army Cyber Command relocating to Fort Eisenhower from Fort Meade. Augusta plays host to TechNet on a yearly basis which brings in various military, government, and private sector leaders to

3082-765: The inaugural 2000 AF2 season. They started off in the American Conference, before switching to the Southeast Division in 2001, and then the Eastern Division in 2002. The team folded in 2002. The Augusta Rugby Football Club (ARFC) is a division 2 men's club competing in the Palmetto Rugby Union, part of the USA Rugby South Conference. Augusta has an all-female flat track roller derby team,

3149-417: The income thus reduced all expenses for repairs, improvement on grounds, and all pecuniary expenses. A plan for the establishment and regulation of the seminary was carefully elaborated by a committee, adopted by the town, and received the sanction of the legislature of New Hampshire . The advantages offered by the school were extended to "any girl resident in the town who had reached the age of nine years and

3216-399: The kind in the U.S. The great majority of the pupils did not complete the course. Out of an attendance of from 150 to 200, the number of graduates by 1898 averaged yearly about 10 only. But far the larger number of the pupils remained long enough to acquire an adequate education. In planning the education of the girls, Cross kept in view three ends: the development of the homemaking spirit and

3283-495: The lessons in history, mythology, or literature, as well as the history of art. After 23 years of service, Cross retired to devote his time to lecturing. The corps of instructors consisted of the principal and assistants. Most of the students of the seminary lived in Exeter, though nonresidents could be admitted upon the payment of a small tuition fee, and a few such were always in the school. Designed by architect Rufus Sargent ,

3350-492: The merger, which took effect January 1, 1996. The unified government consists of a mayor and ten commissioners . Eight commissioners represent single-member districts, while two are elected at-large, each to represent a super district that encompasses half of Augusta-Richmond's population. Law enforcement in Augusta is handled by the Richmond County Sheriff's Office which patrols the main city of Augusta and

3417-460: The poor and the orphan." The town of Exeter received the bequest, about US$ 250,000 , and carried out the provisions of the will by placing the fund in the hands of trustees, chosen by and responsible to it—then borrowed US$ 100,000 , giving their note, principal and interest, payable all or in part, on demand of the trustees, who were expected to make tuition free to all female children of the town, with books and stationery, and further deducting from

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3484-434: The river was long inhabited by varying cultures of indigenous peoples , who relied on the river for fish, water and transportation. The site of Augusta was used by Native Americans as a place to cross the Savannah River, because of its location on the fall line . In 1735, two years after James Oglethorpe founded Savannah , he sent a detachment of troops to explore the upper Savannah River. He gave them an order to build

3551-436: The seminary was built of brick, with a granite basement, and three stories in height. It was furnished with a reference library, containing more than 6,000 volumes. There was extensive apparatus for illustrating natural philosophy and physiology, a dissecting microscope, and a Bausch & Lomb's student's microscope , with eyepieces and objectives of high and low powers. There were cabinets of minerals and geological specimens,

3618-690: The state that retain the sheriff in a law enforcement capacity. Public K–12 schools in Augusta are managed by the Richmond County School System , which covers all of Richmond County. The school system contains 36 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, and the following eight high schools: Glenn Hills , Butler , Westside , Hephzibah , T. W. Josey , A.R.C. (Academy of Richmond County) , Lucy Craft Laney , and Cross Creek . There are four magnet schools : C. T. Walker Traditional Magnet School , A. R. Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet High School , Davidson Fine Arts , and

3685-693: The state's only public health sciences graduate university, employs over 7,000 people. Along with Piedmont Augusta , the Medical District of Augusta employs over 25,000 people and has an economic impact of over $ 1.8 billion. The city's three largest employers are Augusta University, the Savannah River Site (a Department of Energy nuclear facility) and the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence at Fort Eisenhower , which oversees training for Cyber , Signal Corps , and Electronic Warfare. Despite layoffs from several companies during

3752-689: The town's school district passed a bond issue to build an addition to Tuck School, creating Exeter High School , which saw the graduation of its first coeducational class in 1956. The Robinson Seminary building was destroyed by a fire in October 1961, and the site is now occupied by the Lincoln Street Elementary School. 42°58′47″N 70°57′23″W  /  42.9796°N 70.9564°W  / 42.9796; -70.9564 Augusta, Georgia Augusta ( / ə ˈ ɡ ʌ s t ə / ə- GUSS -tə )

3819-404: The unconsolidated towns of Blythe and Hephzibah which fall under Augusta-Richmond County. It is the 116th most populous city in the United States and the 92nd-largest metropolitan area. The process of consolidation between the city of Augusta and Richmond County began with a 1995 referendum in the two jurisdictions. The merger was completed on July 1, 1996. Augusta is the principal city of

3886-482: The unincorporated areas of Hephzibah and Blythe although both of these towns have their own police departments. Prior to consolidation, Augusta had a city police department and the Richmond County sheriff patrolled the unincorporated areas of the county. The consolidation charter deems the sheriff as the chief law enforcement officer of Richmond County. Augusta is one of the few consolidated city-counties in

3953-481: Was appointed principal. When Cross arrived at the Robinson seminary in 1883, it was a critical time in the history of the school. The seminary had been in existence for 13 years and was suffering from the poverty resulting from depleted funds. The new principal went to work developing policies and a practical course of study. Within a few years, from an obscure school possessing not much more than extensive grounds and

4020-406: Was his request that "the course of instruction should be such as would tend to make female scholars equal to all the practical duties of life; such a course of education as would enable them to compete, and successfully, too, with their brothers throughout the world when they take their part in the actual duties of life." In admitting applicants to the seminary "the preference should always be given to

4087-418: Was investigated by the EPA for contamination. The investigation totaled $ 1.2 million. Air, groundwater, and soil were all believed to be contaminated, and people living in the area were hoping for government assistance to move away from Hyde Park. Two of five neighborhoods in Hyde Park appeared to have arsenic, chromium, and dioxin, while all five were found to have PCBs and lead. However, residents were told it

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4154-594: Was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. Augusta also includes the: At the 2020 United States census , there were 202,081 people, 66,838 households, and 41,517 families residing in the city. During the 2010 U.S. census , the city's population was 195,844, up from 195,182 at the 2000 United States census . In 2000, the city's racial and ethnic composition was 43.72% non-Hispanic white, 49.96% African American, 0.25% Native American, 1.50% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.18% some other race, 1.48% multiracial, and 2.79% Hispanic or Latino of any race. By

4221-415: Was not a risk to their health unless they somehow ingested it on a regular basis. At the time the article was written, the citizens still questioned why the EPA and ATSDR (Agency for Toxic Disease Registry) did not consider these chemicals as a threat to them. Hyde Park also has higher rates of certain illnesses (such as cancer, infections, rashes) than the average in America, and the citizens question why that

4288-410: Was qualified for the grammar school," without the payment of tuition. A school was opened in 1867 in the old town hall. A tract of land of nearly 16 acres (6.5 ha) was secured, and on July 4, 1868, the corner stone of the seminary building was laid. In 1869, the structure was completed. The seminary went into operation in September of the same year. The fund and school were under the management of

4355-406: Was rare art, classical and historical. Cross began this collection through the various entertainments by the school, but later, substantial gifts were made. The course of study was arranged to extend over a period of eight years. There was also a course preparatory to admission to college of three years. As complete an education could be obtained at the seminary as at almost any other institution of

4422-421: Was sanctioned by the International Hot Boat Association . The event benefited the Augusta Chapter of the Georgia Special Olympics with over 100 racing teams from 25 states competed annually for $ 140,000 in purse and prizes while trying to beat the course record of 252.94 mph (407.07 km/h). Augusta is the site of the Head of the South Regatta. The youth rowing regatta is held on the Savannah River and

4489-419: Was used for the tournament. 299 disc golfers from around the world attended the event, with Ken Climo winning the tournament and his 12th world championship. Augusta hosted the Augusta Southern Nationals billed as "World's Richest Drag Boat Race" for 30 consecutive years. The event was held on the Savannah River near downtown in July until 2016. The race was part of the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series and

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