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how is it living near downtown?

im (30F) moving to the area at the end of the month with my husband and have been looking online for apartments. I am used to being near or living in a city like environment. Ive found apartments near the river-ish on the south carolina side, as well as near national court/windsor hills areas. Hows living on that side of town? Also been looking into Evans as well, but feels far away from things. Wanting to live in a luxury community with amenities, away from college kids if possible. Open to any and all recommendations, thanks!

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u/Admirable_Pause2868 — 9 days ago

Still masking?

I still wear a mask in public spaces and was wondering if there is anyone around that still takes precautions for respiratory health. I have allergies and COPD.
Anyone else?

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u/Content_Ad_7040 — 9 days ago
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Kbop

Ate at Kbop on Washington road for lunch today. Had the beef bulgogi plate was pretty good. The prices are very reasonable.

u/BigDaddy-40 — 9 days ago

Moving to Grovetown for work — need advice on buying a used car

Hi everyone! I'm moving to Grovetown soon for a new job. My workplace is in Appling, so I'll be commuting regularly.

I'm an international and this will be my first time buying a car in the US, so I'm pretty unfamiliar with the used-car market and financing here.

I'm looking for a reliable used sedan or small SUV, ideally:

  • Around $15k–$20k(excluding registration and taxes)
  • 50k-75k miles preferably
  • Preferably 2019 or newer
  • Low maintenance/reliable
  • Good gas mileage
  • Ideally $300–$400/month for the payment
  • No prior accident and single previous owner

I've mainly been looking at Carvana, but honestly, all the cars look the same to me and I don't really know how to tell a good deal from a bad one.

I'm considering cars like the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, Mazda3, Corolla Cross, HR-V, CX-30, etc., but I'm open to anything reliable.

I'd really appreciate advice from people around Augusta/Grovetown/Evans:

  • Which cars/models would you recommend?
  • Is Carvana a good option, or should I look at local dealerships?
  • Are there any dealerships I should definitely use or avoid?
  • Any recommendations for a trustworthy mechanic who can do a pre-purchase inspection?
  • Any general advice for someone buying their first used car in the US?

Basically, if you were in my position, what would you buy and where would you buy it?

Thanks!

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u/AdditionalPut8066 — 9 days ago

Short term rental

So me and my wife are moving to Augusta at the end of the week and I've been struggling to find us furnished short term rental for us to stay in until we close on a home we only need it for 1-2 months, so if anybody had any suggestions that'd be great.

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u/Consequence-Complete — 9 days ago
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FREE Movie Screenings in Augusta

As a now 5+ year resident of Augusta and AU alum, I have noticed that lot of people in Augusta don’t take advantage of all the free events programming that Augusta University has to offer.

Many know about Theatre AUG’s amazing productions in the Maxwell Theatre (which charge admission for the public btw), but what may surprise people to learn is that their film dept also does admission FREE screenings of films in the same space! The Cinema Series at Augusta University is dedicated to screening the best in classic, cult, documentary, independent, and international cinema. As a result, they show many films for FREE that wouldn’t make it to local theaters, or are older and aren’t screened in theaters anymore. I highly recommend checking out their social media pages for updates on their programming, which you can find by searching “The Cinema Series at Augusta University” on Facebook or @cinemaseriesaug on Instagram.

The next screenings are October 24th at 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM, and it is FREE to the public! At 7:00 p.m., enter Philip Kaufman’s INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS, where something is very wrong with the people around you. Then, at 9:00 p.m., David Robert Mitchell’s IT FOLLOWS, where an unseen presence is always just one step behind.

Costumes encouraged for this one! Please note: INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS is rated PG and IT FOLLOWS is rated R.

There will also be DJ sets with The Secret Record Night DJs before and between screenings; these are always a fun time to hang out and enjoy the tunes imo. More info in the photo I posted and on their socials. Hope some of you consider attending a screening in the future!

u/giltedgardens — 10 days ago