AUGUSTA: How RUN DOWN Is The City Where Golf's Biggest Tournament Is Played What We REALLY Saw
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Date: 2024-01-28
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nbreese73
Augusta is not a growing city. It has not had any significant population growth in over 25 years and that was only because the city and county consolidated in 1995. In fact Augusta lost its status as second largest city in Georgia to Columbus because of its stagnant population. it's been stuck at around 200, 000 since the late 90s. Neighboring Columbia county is indeed growing, in fact it grew by over 35% over the past decade. The only time downtown sees any foot traffic is when they have a festival once every six months or after 10pm when all the drunks come out on Broad street. That's all downtown really is: a handful of late night drunk bars where a fight or shooting is almost guaranteed to occur almost every weekend. There are some nice older historic homes and neighborhoods but they are greatly overshadowed and outnumbered by the blight. it really is everywhere. It should be no surprise why this city is universally known as Disgusta.
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Augusta is not a growing city. It has not had any significant population growth in over 25 years and that was only because the city and county consolidated in 1995. In fact Augusta lost its status as second largest city in Georgia to Columbus because of its stagnant population. it's been stuck at around 200, 000 since the late 90s. Neighboring Columbia county is indeed growing, in fact it grew by over 35% over the past decade. The only time downtown sees any foot traffic is when they have a festival once every six months or after 10pm when all the drunks come out on Broad street. That's all downtown really is: a handful of late night drunk bars where a fight or shooting is almost guaranteed to occur almost every weekend. There are some nice older historic homes and neighborhoods but they are greatly overshadowed and outnumbered by the blight. it really is everywhere. It should be no surprise why this city is universally known as Disgusta.
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dldown7543
FACTS! I have lived in Augusta earlier this year 2023. If you like a Dead City that has no plans on Not being a Dead City. Then move there. You will have NO basic City reliable services, NO motivated Household Contractor work, Plumbing, electrical, Grass moving, fence building etc. I can go on. Jethro Contractor might show up WEEKS LATER and he is dirty in dirty shorts, greasy hair etc. (U get the picture. I have read that the city refused the same Development company that rebuilt the now thriving Downtown Columbia SC. Just so they can STAY as dysfunctional as they are. As long as they get yearly money from the Masters Golf, they are content. Hollywood could literally shoot pictures based on 1965 downtown and would not have to spend a dime on background optics.
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FACTS! I have lived in Augusta earlier this year 2023. If you like a Dead City that has no plans on Not being a Dead City. Then move there. You will have NO basic City reliable services, NO motivated Household Contractor work, Plumbing, electrical, Grass moving, fence building etc. I can go on. Jethro Contractor might show up WEEKS LATER and he is dirty in dirty shorts, greasy hair etc. (U get the picture. I have read that the city refused the same Development company that rebuilt the now thriving Downtown Columbia SC. Just so they can STAY as dysfunctional as they are. As long as they get yearly money from the Masters Golf, they are content. Hollywood could literally shoot pictures based on 1965 downtown and would not have to spend a dime on background optics.
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freezingdart
I've lived in the area pretty much my whole life. There's not a lot of economic opportunity here, nothing that pays well enough to keep things comfortable. All it takes is one financial emergency to wipe out all that you own. So then these houses foreclose, get abandoned, property values drop, people who can leave for greener pastures which then dries things even further for the ones left behind. The area from it to Aiken needs a lot of reinvestment into housing, work and education programs. It's been this way since I was a kid and has only gotten worse as I've grown older. These run down spaces are outside the immediate centers of the city so they are little more than bedsores to look away from for the more fortunate.
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I've lived in the area pretty much my whole life. There's not a lot of economic opportunity here, nothing that pays well enough to keep things comfortable. All it takes is one financial emergency to wipe out all that you own. So then these houses foreclose, get abandoned, property values drop, people who can leave for greener pastures which then dries things even further for the ones left behind. The area from it to Aiken needs a lot of reinvestment into housing, work and education programs. It's been this way since I was a kid and has only gotten worse as I've grown older. These run down spaces are outside the immediate centers of the city so they are little more than bedsores to look away from for the more fortunate.
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usa-by-car
Born and raised and still live in Augusta.
We never locked our doors and felt safe at night. But like most places in the US that’s not a good idea now.
We are becoming a sprawl now a days. With the Army Base, the Medical College of Ga, the Dental college of Ga, two nuclear plants near by and Augusta University, Augusta draws people from all over. There are many beautiful places in Augusta as well as dingy rundown areas just like every city. It’s not a bad place to live. We are close to the ocean and the mountains. In 2 to 5 hours you can be either sitting on the beach or tubing down a mountain creek.
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Born and raised and still live in Augusta.
We never locked our doors and felt safe at night. But like most places in the US that’s not a good idea now.
We are becoming a sprawl now a days. With the Army Base, the Medical College of Ga, the Dental college of Ga, two nuclear plants near by and Augusta University, Augusta draws people from all over. There are many beautiful places in Augusta as well as dingy rundown areas just like every city. It’s not a bad place to live. We are close to the ocean and the mountains. In 2 to 5 hours you can be either sitting on the beach or tubing down a mountain creek.
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usa-by-car
Augusta is where I live Born and raised though I am planning to move to the Grovetown, ga currently looking for land there Just bought a brand new 5 bedroom modular home I love Augusta It’s a place where everyone no matter age, race, or income you can thrive but it’s full of run down houses standing next to beautiful properties and I always stated since a kid that they should tear down those run down homes although I plan on leaving I know Augusta’s potential is very high
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Augusta is where I live Born and raised though I am planning to move to the Grovetown, ga currently looking for land there Just bought a brand new 5 bedroom modular home I love Augusta It’s a place where everyone no matter age, race, or income you can thrive but it’s full of run down houses standing next to beautiful properties and I always stated since a kid that they should tear down those run down homes although I plan on leaving I know Augusta’s potential is very high
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donnajacques3781
I am from Augusta although not living there now. The changes I’ve seen in the last 50 years (I am almost 57) have been both enterprising and heartbreaking. I grew up on the south side of Richmond County. It’s not what it once was. Growth has moved west into Columbia a and McDuffie counties. Even Lincoln County, where my dad’s family is from, has not changed much but Richmond County, especially the south side, just breaks my heart whenever I go visit my family.
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I am from Augusta although not living there now. The changes I’ve seen in the last 50 years (I am almost 57) have been both enterprising and heartbreaking. I grew up on the south side of Richmond County. It’s not what it once was. Growth has moved west into Columbia a and McDuffie counties. Even Lincoln County, where my dad’s family is from, has not changed much but Richmond County, especially the south side, just breaks my heart whenever I go visit my family.
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user-mr8sc4ns5y
Should never be any controversy over a statue, History is History and men fought every war no matter weither they fought for the winning side or the losing side. it is what they may have really believed in. or they were drafted and had no choice. That is in the past and it never changes even if you remove or replace or rename every thing from that era, it does not change the facts. and the bad part History has a habit of repeating itself.
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Should never be any controversy over a statue, History is History and men fought every war no matter weither they fought for the winning side or the losing side. it is what they may have really believed in. or they were drafted and had no choice. That is in the past and it never changes even if you remove or replace or rename every thing from that era, it does not change the facts. and the bad part History has a habit of repeating itself.
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user-gk7fw4zn8i
Let me tell you why it's front down cuz you got people live here that don't care and then you got people that selfish that have property but it just holding on to it to it just right and yes so many homeless people here that don't that need a place to stay with the other people are so selfish and greedy they don't care let it fall out on the ground before they help other people and the system helps some of the wrong people
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Let me tell you why it's front down cuz you got people live here that don't care and then you got people that selfish that have property but it just holding on to it to it just right and yes so many homeless people here that don't that need a place to stay with the other people are so selfish and greedy they don't care let it fall out on the ground before they help other people and the system helps some of the wrong people
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daniiel1495
Grown up in the area my whole life. There are many abandoned homes because of private property laws. Those homes are on private property, and many times they have not been probated, and you will have three to four generations removed of families who never probated their estates, so you have these situations where homes lie in ruin, but nothing can be done because of respect for private property.
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Grown up in the area my whole life. There are many abandoned homes because of private property laws. Those homes are on private property, and many times they have not been probated, and you will have three to four generations removed of families who never probated their estates, so you have these situations where homes lie in ruin, but nothing can be done because of respect for private property.
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jamiehoward3151
I was born and raised and still living in Augusta. I live in the neighborhood across the street from the Masters Golf tournament course. I love it here. It's a kinda big city with a small town feel. The downtown is slowly being revamped, Thankfully. Next time you're here, you need to go to Sconyers Bar-B-Q. IT'S in South Augusta. Best barbecue in the south.
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I was born and raised and still living in Augusta. I live in the neighborhood across the street from the Masters Golf tournament course. I love it here. It's a kinda big city with a small town feel. The downtown is slowly being revamped, Thankfully. Next time you're here, you need to go to Sconyers Bar-B-Q. IT'S in South Augusta. Best barbecue in the south.
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AllThatJazB
Born and raised in Augusta. It's not as bad as people make it out to be. It's not a Chicago, but it's no Providence either. Every city has its neglected areas. He was mostly in East Augusta, before the redevelopment was completed. It's the worst area of the city. Both roundabouts have new houses now. It's whatever the people make it.
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Born and raised in Augusta. It's not as bad as people make it out to be. It's not a Chicago, but it's no Providence either. Every city has its neglected areas. He was mostly in East Augusta, before the redevelopment was completed. It's the worst area of the city. Both roundabouts have new houses now. It's whatever the people make it.
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ruthlessgoat3702
One of my favorite authors is Dan Jenkins, a writer of hilarious sports fiction. In the novel You Gotta Play Hurt, he describes a year's worth of coverage as a sports writer, of major sports events. One of those events, of course, is the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta. The satire is blistering, and right on point.
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One of my favorite authors is Dan Jenkins, a writer of hilarious sports fiction. In the novel You Gotta Play Hurt, he describes a year's worth of coverage as a sports writer, of major sports events. One of those events, of course, is the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta. The satire is blistering, and right on point.
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usa-by-car
Great video! I live here and you definitely won’t be able to get on masters grounds without being a guest of one of the Green Jackets AKA members. Or during tournament week you buy a ticket you can see it. Unless you work during that week and you can see some of the ins and outs of the tournament
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Great video! I live here and you definitely won’t be able to get on masters grounds without being a guest of one of the Green Jackets AKA members. Or during tournament week you buy a ticket you can see it. Unless you work during that week and you can see some of the ins and outs of the tournament
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Prettyrissa
I visited there last week- the exact spot. It was nice! The traffic sure isn't like Atlanta and it's neighboring cities. They had something going on downtown. we didn't go there but walked past to the area where you are. I thought I wasn't going to make it up those steps.
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I visited there last week- the exact spot. It was nice! The traffic sure isn't like Atlanta and it's neighboring cities. They had something going on downtown. we didn't go there but walked past to the area where you are. I thought I wasn't going to make it up those steps.
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shericontrary2535
I moved from Western Washington State to the Savannah, GA area (Fort Stewart) two years ago. I love it here but I don't love the 95 degree weather in the summer. We also have old abandoned homes and new homes being built. It's pretty sad
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I moved from Western Washington State to the Savannah, GA area (Fort Stewart) two years ago. I love it here but I don't love the 95 degree weather in the summer. We also have old abandoned homes and new homes being built. It's pretty sad
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larryyeadeke2953
Why don't they just clear these houses out First, you have to find out who owns them. Then you have to get permission. Then you have to PAY someone to do it. Obviously the person or company that owns them doesn't want to pay for it.
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Why don't they just clear these houses out First, you have to find out who owns them. Then you have to get permission. Then you have to PAY someone to do it. Obviously the person or company that owns them doesn't want to pay for it.
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janetscruising
You almost mouth me thank it would be OK to move up to Augusta to live to be close to the grandkids but Augusta is a whole lot busier than white. I saw in your video today on the part of Augusta, where my grandkids are at.
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You almost mouth me thank it would be OK to move up to Augusta to live to be close to the grandkids but Augusta is a whole lot busier than white. I saw in your video today on the part of Augusta, where my grandkids are at.
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erikstevens9203
Some advice for you do not Stokke racial tension some people are proud of their history Liberals are the only ones trying to erase it. And I'll tell you this he who forgets history has a tendency to repeat it
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Some advice for you do not Stokke racial tension some people are proud of their history Liberals are the only ones trying to erase it. And I'll tell you this he who forgets history has a tendency to repeat it
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ClaudellMoss
I'm from Augusta. The newer houses you showed looked like the older ones a decade or two ago. They've been doing a lot of work to restore downtown. But I also used to work for the city & their budget is. lacking
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I'm from Augusta. The newer houses you showed looked like the older ones a decade or two ago. They've been doing a lot of work to restore downtown. But I also used to work for the city & their budget is. lacking
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usa-by-car
To the guy that made this video. the part of Augusta that you were driving through with Abandoned homes is very dangerous. if it was at night you would have regrets about it. they would have robbed or worst
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To the guy that made this video. the part of Augusta that you were driving through with Abandoned homes is very dangerous. if it was at night you would have regrets about it. they would have robbed or worst
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zoidmo3388
Luv seeing Nic on tour with you Jo. I agree with her, big difference betw tagging/slop graffiti & murals. You guys are so fortunate to be doing this travelling while young. Blessings be yours. Thx guys.
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Luv seeing Nic on tour with you Jo. I agree with her, big difference betw tagging/slop graffiti & murals. You guys are so fortunate to be doing this travelling while young. Blessings be yours. Thx guys.
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Sealight007
Had thought about all these abandoned homes. They are probably full of lead paint, lead soldered pipes, asbestos and other toxic chemicals. Plus, mold! EPA toxic sites Love your travel log!
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Had thought about all these abandoned homes. They are probably full of lead paint, lead soldered pipes, asbestos and other toxic chemicals. Plus, mold! EPA toxic sites Love your travel log!
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paulpryor850
Traveled throughout the country camping in my youth. Wouldn't do it now! Too much divisiveness and division to endure. You can't escape it because it is everywhere no matter where you go.
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Traveled throughout the country camping in my youth. Wouldn't do it now! Too much divisiveness and division to endure. You can't escape it because it is everywhere no matter where you go.
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jonathanlee5185
Thanks. Laid-back (not many people moving about or animated) Southern aristocratic charm. It was interesting that W Wilson's ancestral home had survived the Civil War and Sherman.
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Thanks. Laid-back (not many people moving about or animated) Southern aristocratic charm. It was interesting that W Wilson's ancestral home had survived the Civil War and Sherman.
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mikes_. 5_cent
Evans is to the east, Burke Co is to the south, Evans is to the west, and once shiny Augusta, which started losing its shine about 40 years ago, is slap dab in the middle.
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Evans is to the east, Burke Co is to the south, Evans is to the west, and once shiny Augusta, which started losing its shine about 40 years ago, is slap dab in the middle.
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jerryangles3157
Most places in Agusta are nice of course there are poor areas just like there are in any area even in the big cities these guys are misleading in all of their videos
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Most places in Agusta are nice of course there are poor areas just like there are in any area even in the big cities these guys are misleading in all of their videos
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cryptiumgiraffe4
Been here my whole life and ngl you haven’t been around enough if you think it’s nice here. Wait until you experience the crackheads and delusional people.
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Been here my whole life and ngl you haven’t been around enough if you think it’s nice here. Wait until you experience the crackheads and delusional people.
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CEAccess
I’ve literally been saying they don’t care. The reason why they won’t fix them is people who don’t even live here get tax breaks from the abandoned property.
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I’ve literally been saying they don’t care. The reason why they won’t fix them is people who don’t even live here get tax breaks from the abandoned property.
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TheZombiekiller900
As someone born and raised in Augusta, its quite odd to see someone pass by and marvel at sights ive been seeing my whole life. Glad you enjoyed it!
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As someone born and raised in Augusta, its quite odd to see someone pass by and marvel at sights ive been seeing my whole life. Glad you enjoyed it!
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notevenaunicorn
Id love to see you redo this sometime in the summer, downtown closer to night time. Its pretty to look at, not to live in. Theres so much crime here.
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Id love to see you redo this sometime in the summer, downtown closer to night time. Its pretty to look at, not to live in. Theres so much crime here.
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buk6708
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People in Augusta have rhese Augusta bricks in their gardens and walkways and fences. I believe it was the Molly pond area had bricks early on.
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People in Augusta have rhese Augusta bricks in their gardens and walkways and fences. I believe it was the Molly pond area had bricks early on.
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lataviamurphy1744
Come to Albany GA, home of Ray Charles.
If you’re looking for run down properties: we’ve got lots of those.
It’s always MLK. smh
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Come to Albany GA, home of Ray Charles.
If you’re looking for run down properties: we’ve got lots of those.
It’s always MLK. smh
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matthewgreen5938
I live here this city only cares about one thing and that is the masters that will be the only time you will see them repair some of the roads
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I live here this city only cares about one thing and that is the masters that will be the only time you will see them repair some of the roads
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marcelzeigler631
Been here 10 years now, visited just about everywhere in the video. Hopefully Augusta can get closer to its full potential in the next 10.
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Been here 10 years now, visited just about everywhere in the video. Hopefully Augusta can get closer to its full potential in the next 10.
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