Augusta Tomorrow News Highlights from 2010

Augusta Ranks 18th in U.S. Economic Performance

Augusta Economy Continues to Fare Better Than Many of the U.S. Largest Major Metropolitan Areas

Augusta Stands out for its Growth

Augusta had the state's second-best economic growth rate in the first 3 months of 2010 and a forecast released Wednesday predicts it will keep that ranking throughout 2010.

Augusta ranks in 2010 Best Mid-Sized Cities for Job Growth

Augusta ranks among best cities for job growth. #22 among mid-sized cities.

Augusta/Richmond County: A Prosperous Enclave

In an economic downturn rocking the country, Augusta is an enclave of prosperity.

Changes introduced for Hammond's Ferry project

An amphitheater is planned in Hammond's Ferry with open space down to the Savannah River.

Going strong

Augusta, Columbia County getting national attention today, largely due to the work of those in decades past

Parade celebrates Augusta State golf

Augusta State University's national championship golf team was honored by the mayor and the Augusta Commission.

Augusta's Reslience Lists it as a Top Area

Augusta Ranked 11th Among the Nation's 100 Largest Metro Areas.

A Historic Day for Augusta, MCG

Schools' names to change officially beginning 2/1/2011

10/21/10 - 15th Street Corridor Plan Gains $1.8 Million Financing

$1.8 million grant to help further development

15th Street Corridor Plan Gains Financing - ASDA

$1.8 million grant to help further goal

Augusta Sustainable Development Agenda (ASDA): Recognizing the Garden City

Master Plan for the Rest of Augusta-In Coordination with the Urban Area Master Plan "The Westobou Vision"

8/31/10 - Canal Authority Purchases Sibley Mill

Purchase to Protect Sibley Mill

Augusta Moves Up in Yearly Milken Institute's Best Performing Cities for 2010

The Augusta-Richmond County Metropolitan Statistical Area ranks 71st, an 11 point increase from last year's ranking of 82nd.

Augusta Ranked #4 in the USA for Private Sector Employment in 2010

Provided by the Development Authority of Richmond County

2/6/10 - MCGHealth's Cancer Center Grand Opening

State-of-the-art Cancer Center opens in Augusta