I live in Martinez/Evans, GA and love it and yes, Columbia County is a little higher economically than Richmond County - but maybe that's because we have a little less crime, cleaner streets, no homeless, have a better quality of residents. However, Richmond County (Augusta) is the pits. It is almost like other big cities while it's not really a big city, if you know what I mean. Columbia County (Evans) is much cleaner, safer (yes, we do have some crime, but little compared to Augusta). And yes, we have a lot of traffic during getting-off-work times like any other city. Left turns are NOT that bad since we have plenty of turn lanes and polite people who allow someone turn in front of them. I, and many of my friends, don't even go into Augusta (Richmond County) because we have everything we need in Evans. My taxes are not that high and we have so many businesses we don't even have to go into Augusta. Grovetown, another suburb of Augusta/Evans is where most of the Ft. Eisenhower personnel live and shop so not too much interaction.
Hi, all. We are seriously considering moving to Evans. We are likely to live in Whispering Pines. The good news is we have family in Evans and I’ve already been to two ISI classes. Ha. What I’m asking is, brutal honesty, and with an eye towards positivity, what do you love and not like about living in Evans and the surrounding areas? It seems impossible transplanting a family, and a way of life here, at home, but feeling good about it. Great content/video!
Hey! That's exiting- Whispering Pines is nice and I think you'll enjoy it there! Traffic on William Few Parkway can be heavy, especially during rush hour times, but it's convenient to Publix, Walmart, Kroger and not too far from the Evans Target shopping center. Make sure to call or text me and I can show you around when you get here or help you find a home to buy in Whispering Pines! :D
Jones Creek is a nice neighborhood, but not the best one in Columbia County and if he was such a snob you were better off without him. Jones Creek golf course has gone and it is now become just a very nice residential neighborhood. The Mall is just a short ride on Wrightsboro Road which is in Richmond County (Augusta) which is a lot different than Columbia County (Evans). It's hard to tell when you leave Richmond County and enter Columbia County unless you look for the sign. Funny she mentioned Atlanta which is a seriously problem city instead of going to August Mall which has had one shooting in it's lifetime. Yes, we have a lot of shopping. Bars/night clubs are only a mile or two away and the restaurants we have do serve alcohol and we have liquor stores in Columba County/Evans. Yes, lady we are hot in Evans just like the rest of Georgia and the rest of the South and I remember the last time we had snow was in the late 1990's, early 2000's.
Agreed! Thank you for your comments 😊 I do have a pic of my son and the tiny snowman we made in 2010 - but I can’t remember it snowing since tren down here.
Omg this lady should live in Florida for a month. Georgia ain’t seen nothing for bugs. People tend to walk on nature trails seeking nature which includes Snakes. Everything she names as a negative is normal for an up and coming area. It’s growing because it is a highly desirable safe area with awesome amenities and great schools and good people. I think she just wants to move for other reasons. I hope no one is swayed by this lady‘s opinion. Does she realize Evans was named the number one city in America for livability a few years back? That’s what caught my attention as I sought to leave Florida due to hurricanes and high prices. We wound up in Grovetown and I’m OK with that, but Evans was the first choice.
I actually love living here! There are people from other areas who aren't used to snakes and bugs and things like that, so I figure it's best to tell them so they aren't surprised if they move here. I lived in Thailand for 3 years and they have moths the size of your hand and snakes that are scarier than these... so it's all relative! I hope you enjoy your week and I'm glad you like living in Grovetown- I lived there for 14 years and did enjoy that area too.
This lady is over-reacting to the termite problem. Yes, we do have lots of different bugs, but no different than any city in the U.S. just different kinds of bugs that must be treated. No one I know has ever had any destructive damage as the regular treatment is totally effective and is something that every household all over the U.S. must be aware of.
I have just had a few of my past clients who have had some serious issues- one home is having the brick from one side of her house removed to treat and repair the damage termites have done. This is definitely not the normal, but extensive damage can happen.
