TABLE 21
USE A SEPARATE SHEET FOR METRO & COUNTY
QUALITY-OF-LIFE
Climate
Average Daily Temperature	High	Low	Average
July	102	64	81.2
January	78	13	48.3
Annual Average Temperature	63.6
Rainfall in Inches	29.9
Snowfall in Inches	0
Wind Speed in Miles per Hour (Annual Average)	0.8
Number of Days Sunny or Partly Sunny (Annual)	92
Elevation (Mean Feet Above Sea Level)	Range	Average
	145	145
Sales Tax
Major Exemptions
Agricultural Machinery
Air and water polluction control machinery
Industrial materials which become component part of finished product in manufacturing process.
Prescription drugs, eyeglasses, and prosthetic equipment
Replacement machinery purchased for manufacturing plant located in state.
Sales to government
Value of trade in on motor vehicle purchases
Electricity used directly in the manufacturing process if the direct cost of such electircity, used directly in the product
Certain primary material handling equipment used directly in handling and moving tangible personal property in a warehouse or distribution facility located in Georgia if such material handling equipment is a part of an expansion of an existing facility or the construction of a new facility worht $5 million or more.
Machinery used directly in the remanufacture of aircraft engines or engine parts in a remanufacturing facility located in Georgia
The sale of off-premises human consumption or use of food and beverages. Certain local option sales taxes will continue to be levied on eligible food that is otherwise exempt.
Richmond County
State Rate	4%
Local Rate	3%
Columbia County
State Rate	4%
Local Rate	3%
Burke County
State Rate	4%
Local Rate	1%
Housing
Richmond County
Number of Homes on the Market	Single Family
Average Selling Prices	New and Existing
Single Family Home 3,500 Sq. Ft.-4 Bedrooms	$234,000
2,500 Sq. Ft. - 3 Bedrooms	$163,850
Townhouse 1,500 Sq. Ft. - 2 Bedrooms	$75,000
Condominiums 1,200 Sq. Ft. 0-2 Bedrooms	$55,000
Number of Single Family Homes for Sale by Price ( New and Existing)
Under - $150,000	15
$150,001 - $200,000	12
$200,001 - $250,000	9
$250,001 - Over	6
Rentals	Average Monthly Rent
Executive Style 3,000 Sq. Ft. - 3 Bedroom Home	$1,200.00
New 2 Bedroom Apartment	$601
Apartment Vacancy %	85%
Education
Number of School Districts	1
Central City & Selected Suburban School Districts	Richmond County
Elementary School Enrollment	17,841
Secondary School Enrollment	16,449
Spending per Student
Total	$5,044
Instructional	$3,244
Student Teacher Ratios
Elementary School Enrollment	1:21
Secondary School Enrollment	1:29
8th Grade Standard Achievement Test Results
Test Name	Iowa Test of Basic Skills
Average Score	47%
ACT
% of Students Taking the Test	356
Average Score	18.2
SAT
% of Students Taking the Test	87%
Average Score	941
Number of Merit Scholarships	N/A
Semifinalists
Finalists
Ratio of Merit Scholarships per 100 Graduating Seniors	N/A
Semifinalists	N/A
Finalists	N/A
% of High School Seniors	N/A
Attending College	65.40%
Entering the Labor Market	34.60%
Mandatory Competency Testing for High School Graduation (Yes or No)	Yes
If Yes, % of Students Passing on First Attempt	68%
Science & Technology Magnet Schools	Yes
Specialized High Schools	No
Tech Prep Programs	Yes
Occupational Clusters or Career Pathways	Yes
Vocational High Schools	Yes
Private Schools	Yes
Elementary School Enrollment
No. of Schools
Total Enrollment	1,093
Average Annual Tuition	$3,400
Secondary School Enrollment
No. of Schools
Total Enrollment	1,968
Average Annual Tuition	$5,600
Education		Education
Number of School Districts	1	Number of School Districts	1
Central City & Selected Suburban School Districts	Columbia County	Central City & Selected Suburban School Districts	Burke County
Elementary School Enrollment	8,316	Elementary School Enrollment	2,381
Secondary School Enrollment	9,022	Secondary School Enrollment	2,475
Spending per Student		Spending per Student
Total	$5,048	Total	$5,062
Instructional	$3,042	Instructional	$2,987
Student Teacher Ratios		Student Teacher Ratios
Elementary School Enrollment	1:25	Elementary School Enrollment	1:14
Secondary School Enrollment	1:25	Secondary School Enrollment	1:17
8th Grade Standard Achievement Test Results		8th Grade Standard Achievement Test Results
Test Name	Iowa Test of Basic Skills	Test Name	Iowa Test of Basic Skills
Average Score	67%	Average Score	44%
ACT		ACT
% of Students Taking the Test	37	% of Students Taking the Test	56
Average Score	21.3	Average Score	17
SAT		SAT
% of Students Taking the Test	80%	% of Students Taking the Test	46%
Average Score	1045	Average Score	901
Number of Merit Scholarships		Number of Merit Scholarships
Semifinalists	N/A	Semifinalists	N/A
Finalists	N/A	Finalists	N/A
Ratio of Merit Scholarships per 100 Graduating Seniors	N/A	Ratio of Merit Scholarships per 100 Graduating Seniors	N/A
Semifinalists	N/A	Semifinalists	N/A
Finalists	N/A	Finalists	N/A
% of High School Seniors		% of High School Seniors
Attending College	92.00%	Attending College	35.00%
Entering the Labor Market	8.00%	Entering the Labor Market	65.00%
Mandatory Competency Testing for High School Graduation (Yes or No)	Yes	Mandatory Competency Testing for High School Graduation (Yes or No)	Yes
If Yes, % of Students Passing on First Attempt	85%	If Yes, % of Students Passing on First Attempt	63%
Science & Technology Magnet Schools	No	Science & Technology Magnet Schools	No
Specialized High Schools	No	Specialized High Schools	No
Tech Prep Programs	Yes	Tech Prep Programs	Yes
Occupational Clusters or Career Pathways	Yes	Occupational Clusters or Career Pathways	Yes
Vocational High Schools	Yes	Vocational High Schools	Yes
Private Schools	Yes	Private Schools	Yes
Elementary School Enrollment		Elementary School Enrollment
No. of Schools	3	No. of Schools
Total Enrollment	450	Total Enrollment
Average Annual Tuition	$4,800	Average Annual Tuition
Secondary School Enrollment		Secondary School Enrollment
No. of Schools	3	No. of Schools
Total Enrollment	200	Total Enrollment
Average Annual Tuition	$5,200	Average Annual Tuition
Higher Education (Provide for Each Institution)
Institution Name	Address		City
Augusta State University	2500 Walton Way		Augusta
Full-Time Enrollment	3,129
Annual Degrees Conferred
Undergraduate	341
Graduate	77
Curricula w/Masters Degrees (List)	Education, Business, Public Administration, Psychology
Curricula w/Doctorate Degrees (List)	none
Institution Name	Address		City
Medical College of Georgia	1120 15th St.		Augusta
Full-Time Enrollment	1,979
Annual Degrees Conferred
Undergraduate	560
Graduate	1,419
Curricula w/Masters Degrees (List)	Dental Hygiene, Health Information Mngmt,
Illustration, Nursing, Oral Biology, Family	Medical Technology,Occupational Therapy, Medical
Nurse Practioner, Nursing Anesthesia,	Pediatric Nurse Practioner, Allied Health Science
Anatomy, Biochemistry, Endocrinology	Microbiology, Pharmacology, Physiology
Curricula w/Doctorate Degrees (List)	Anatomy, Biochemistry, Endocrinology
Microbiology, Molecular Medicine	Nursing, Oral Biology,Pharmacology,
Institution Name	Address	City
Paine College	1235 15th St.	Augusta
Full-Time Enrollment	731
Annual Degrees Conferred
Undergraduate	98
Graduate	0
Curricula w/Masters Degrees (List)	none
Curricula w/Doctorate Degrees (List)	none
Community College(s) Name(s)	Address		City
Augusta Technical College	3116 Deans Bridge Rd.		Augusta
Full-Time Enrollment	4,902
Annual Degrees Conferred
Annual Certificates Conferred
Health Care
Hospitals	No. of Hospitals	No. of Teaching Hospitals	No. of Beds
	8	1	2,216
No. of Outpatient Clinics	37
Physicians & Dentists in the Area	Physician	Dentists	Total
	1,625	219	1,844
Ratio per 1,000 Population	1.6	4.5	1.84
Crime Rate per 100,000 Inhabitants	Property	Violent	Total
	798	492	1290
No. of Enclosed Regional Malls	1
No. of Religious Institutions	Catholic	Synagogues	Other
	9	2	502
Sports
Major & Minor College & Professional Teams	Professional		College
	Major	Minor	Major	Minor
Football	none	Augusta Stallions	none	none
Baseball	none	Augusta Greenjackets	none	none
Basketball	none	none	none	none
Hockey	none	Augusta Lynx	none	none
Soccer	none	none	none	none
Culture
Top Five Annual Events	Event		Dates
Masters Golf Tournament	Golf Tournament		April
Augusta Cutting Horse Futurity	Cow roping		January
Augusta Southern National Drug Boat Races	Boat Races		July
Festival of Lights	Christmas		November
Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival	Art Festival		September
No. Of Cultural Places & Amenities	Museums	Dance Companies	Symphony Orchestras	Opera Companies
	5	1	1	1
Recreational Outlets (Provide Examples within a 2 Hour Drive)
Columbia Zoo	Riverbanks Zoo. One of the top ten Zoo's in the U.S.
Hilton Head, SC Beaches	Golf may be king, tennis, shopping and the beach compete for the queen’s throne. There are over 300 tennis courts, and for every court, there’s probably an outlet store bustling with golf widows. Finally, the beach — 12 miles of Hilton Head sits on the calm Atlantic shore.
Atlanta, GA	Little Five Points. A popular spot for people-watching, Little Five is a shopping district -- complete with bars, unique clothing stores and restaurants -- where it's not uncommon to see someone with bright pink hair walking alongside a nicely dressed professional. The part of the city where the rich and the beautiful shop, party and live, is Buckhead, which has often been referred to as the Beverly Hills of the South. Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza, two of Atlanta's most-frequented shopping malls, are located in the heart of Buckhead,	Two popular attractions that showcase their contributions to the city are the World of Coca-Cola Museum, where you can taste Coke from around the world, and CNN Center, where you can shop, watch news in the making, and even participate in a live broadcast. The arts are also well represented throughout Atlanta. The High Museum is one of the city's most popular attractions for art lovers and it hosts traveling exhibits featuring renowned artists, as well as an impressive collection of works year round. You’ll also find a wealth of galleries throughout the city displaying works by both local and national artists. One of the most impressive pieces of art in the city can be found at the Atlanta Cyclorama.	Atlanta is home of the National Football League's Atlanta Falcons, The National Basketball Association's Atlanta Hawks, Major League Baseball's Atlanta Braves and the recently formed Atlanta Thrashers of the National Hockey League. There are many more recreational outlets in Atlanta, these are just a few to mention.