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We look forward to sharing with you our diverse culture and Southern hospitality. You will soon call North Augusta “home”.
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Information on the following services is frequently requested by newcomers to the area. Unless otherwise noted, all area codes are 803. For additional information, contact the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce.
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AUTOMOBILE REGISTRATION
New residents have 45 days after moving into the state of South Carolina to register your vehicle. Applicants are required to bring their title and proof of insurance.
S. C. Highway Department..............(800) 442-1368
1913 Ascauga Lake Rd..............................279-6659
Aiken County Tax Assessor......................642-1583
828 Richland Ave., Aiken
CLIMATE
Annual Average Temperature............................63.1°
Average January Temperature .........................47.5°
Average July Temperature.................................82.9°
Average Annual Rainfall ....................................50"
More Climate Information
DRIVER’S LICENSE
Newcomers to South Carolina have 90 days to obtain a South Carolina driver’s license. Applicants must pass a vision test.
S. C. Highway Department ........................279-6659
1913 Ascauga Lake Rd.
EDUCATION
North Augusta has three elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school to serve its residents. To enroll in kindergarten, a child must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1 of the applicable school year, or have already been attending a public school kindergarten in another state with a different attendance age requirement. Students will be allowed to enter the first grade if they are 6 years old on or before Sept. 1, have already begun a first grade program in another state that has a different age requirement, or if they have attended a public school kindergarten program for one full year.
List of Schools
LIBRARY
Nancy Carson Library ................................279-5767
135 Edgefield Rd.
NEWSPAPERS
The Star .........................................................279-2793
Augusta Chronicle ............................(706) 722-5620
Aiken Standard ............................................648-2311
MISC. SERVICES
Community Ministry of North Augusta......279-5771
U.S. Social Security Administration...........648-2356
Veteran’s Services.......................................642-1545
Magistrate’s Office........................................202-3580
537 Edgefield Rd.
POPULATION
City of North Augusta .......................................17,357
Aiken County....................................................138,630
POST OFFICE
North Augusta Post Office ...............(800) 275-8777
1450 Georgia Ave.
PUBLIC SAFETY
The North Augusta Department of Public Safety has 48 sworn officers trained to perform police, fire and first-responder medical duties, six full-time firefighters, five dispatchers and a clerical support staff of six.
Countywide fire,
ambulance, law enforcement...............................911
North Augusta Public Safety.......................279-2121
Aiken County Sheriff’s Office......................642-1761
S. C. Highway Patrol ........................(803) 896-7920
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RECREATION AND TOURISM
Residents and visitors of all ages enjoy one of the City of North Augusta’s finest amenities in the wide array of recreational activities and services available. With numerous public parks, a state-of-the-art Activities Center and a broad spectrum of athletic programs, classes and camps, North Augusta is truly a center for recreation.
Enthusiasts may take in a round of Frisbee Golf, enjoy walking, rollerblading or biking the Greeneway, play tennis or racquetball, join a team, have a picnic, take aerobics and much, much more.
Department of Parks, Recreation &
Leisure Services ..........................................441-4311
100 Riverview Dr.
North Augusta Community Center ...........441-4290
495 Brookside Dr.
S.C. Welcome Center .................................279-6756
I-20 W & GA Border
TAXES
Sales tax in South Carolina is five percent. Personal income tax in South Carolina ranges from three to seven percent, based on net income. Property taxes are levied on real estate, automobiles, boats, trailers and airplanes. City residents pay both city and county taxes. Tax notices for automobiles, boats and trailers are mailed in January and are due in May.
City of North Augusta
Finance Department ...................................441-4215
400 E. Buena Vista Ave.
Aiken County Tax Assessor ......................642-1583
828 Richland Ave.
UTILITIES
Cable
ComCast ............................................(706) 733-7712
Gas
Incorporated areas of North Augusta
South Carolina Electric & Gas ..................442-2000
1839 Georgia Ave.
Unincorporated areas of North Augusta
Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc ................649-6245
2790 Wagener Rd.
Telephone
BellSouth ............................................(888) 757-6500
ComCast .............................................(706) 733-7712
Water
The city of North Augusta furnishes water, sanitary sewer and waste collection to residents within the city service area. The city has an agreement with the Edgefield County Water & Sewer Authority to provide water in the outlying areas of North Augusta.
City of North Augusta ..................................441-4212
400 E. Buena Vista Ave.
Edgefield County Water &
Sewer Authority ............................................279-1503
VOTER REGISTRATION
Residents who are at least 18 years old may register to vote in person at the Voter Registration Office or by mailing in an application obtained from the post office. To register in person, you will be required to have a picture ID with your current address.
Aiken County
Voter Registration Office ............................642-2030
736 Richland Ave., Aiken |
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