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Old 09-02-2009, 12:01 PM
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Default Augusta GA vs Columbia SC

Tell me which is better. Schools, people, neighborhoods.....
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Old 09-02-2009, 02:42 PM
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There are good parts and bad parts to both cities. But in they are comparable. This being the Augusta forum, we will probably tell you that Augusta is way better.
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Old 09-02-2009, 03:13 PM
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You'll probably also hear a lot more about Greenville than you expected to on an Augusta forum. I'm just saying...
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Old 09-02-2009, 11:30 PM
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very similar cities, with Columbia being a bit bigger. Both have large lakes nearby. Columbia has a large University (University of SC), so it does have a bit more of a college town vibe. Augusta has ASU, a smaller regional university and MCG (medical College of GA) and Paine College a small predominately black liberal arts school. Downtown Columbia is a bit more developed and active, but downtown Augusta is making alot of progress. Columbia is going to be better if you are into college football (SEC) and they have a rather large arena (Colonial Center). Augusta has a smaller civic arena, but it appears they are doing a better job now bringing in some shows. Augusta has a minor league baseball team (Greenjackets). I'd say dining and shopping options are pretty similar, Maybe Columbia has slightly more, but I didn't notice it was significantly better. Both have nice and not so nice areas. Columbia will put you a little closer to the beach... like Myrtle Beach and Charleston.
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Old 09-03-2009, 06:04 AM
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Columbia has more stuff and is bigger.
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Old 09-03-2009, 07:20 AM
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Ditto Kit624.
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Old 09-03-2009, 12:34 PM
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Slightly bigger than Augusta. Riding down I-20 in both cities feel about the same. Augusta is going through a growth spurt at the moment.
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Old 09-05-2009, 07:19 AM
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I grew up in Augusta and still have a bunch of family there but I now live in Columbia. Somebody might correct me but I can't think of a thing other than minor league baseball that Augusta has that Columbia doesn't and a bunch the other way around. I think someone could be very happy in either location.
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Old 09-05-2009, 12:27 PM
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I grew up in Augusta and still have a bunch of family there but I now live in Columbia. Somebody might correct me but I can't think of a thing other than minor league baseball that Augusta has that Columbia doesn't and a bunch the other way around. I think someone could be very happy in either location.
I don't think you have been to Augusta lately. There are plenty of stores/restaurants in Augusta not in Columbia. Apple, Pf Changs, Chop House, etc.

I agree that someone could be very happy in either location.

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Old 09-05-2009, 12:48 PM
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A Imax 3D theatre is located in Augusta, but not in Columbia. The nearest Imax 3D stadium to Columbia is Augusta then Charleston.
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