Summarized by the Alliance for Fort Eisenhower
Published August 30, 2024
Augusta is making quite the mark after many years of working to get the recognition it deserves. The smooth-flowing river, historic downtown buildings and prime location practically beg for Augusta to receive positive attention. And these days, that’s what it’s getting.
“Augusta is really a sleeping giant in the state of Georgia,” says Jermaine Whirl, president of Augusta Technical College. First lady Jill Biden agrees. On a visit to Augusta in November 2023, she referenced a conversation she’d had with Mayor Garnett Johnson: “When I was last here, you talked about how much fight there was in Augusta, how this city was growing and ready to take on the world.” And the city is proving the mayor right.