Augusta is located in the state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 195,182. The area comprising the city limits includes almost all of Richmond County. Augusta is the second largest city in Georgia.
The city was originally named in honor of Augusta of Saxe-Gotha, and was the second state capital of Georgia from 1785 until 1795.
Augusta's nickname is "The Garden City". It is also known as "Masters City", since it plays host to the Masters golf tournament.
Augusta was first used by Native Americans as a place to cross the Savannah River.