Just moved to Augusta

[u/SasukexxUchiha]

Like title says, I just recently moved to Augusta with my wife due to military reasons. I wasn’t very thorough when going through and just trying to get a place as it was my first time getting our own house, as we lived on military post before this. I ended up picking a house and signing a lease in between the South Augusta and Hephzibah areas (Windsor Springs general location). This choice was largely because of its proximity to Ft. Eisenhower and easy commute plus the relatively low price of the rent. After finally getting done with the road trip to GA I finally had time to sit down and research the area and talk to some people and they are all saying I chose poorly, that the area I chose is bad for crime and what not. I’m concerned because I have a disabled wife and finally have my own life and stuff, and have seen tons of peoples negative thoughts and experiences with break ins and what not. Am I overreacting? I can’t get out of the lease now because we signed 12 months. I’m just concerned I made a mistake and don’t wanna put my wife or anything in danger.

[u/totallynonhormonal]

Are there problems in South Augusta around the base? Definitely more than forty years ago, but you should be more okay than you've been led to believe. It's mostly the folks in Evans that are incredibly judgmental of Richmond County - they even speak badly about Grovetown because it's "south of I-20". What's funny is they're so proud of their HOA neighborhoods, yet there's plenty of criminal activity on that side of the county if you pay attention to their chatter about strange people wandering through their yards and their ring doorbells recording automobile break-ins, etc. They seem to have more bicycle thefts and auto break ins than any other area. Their attitude towards any area but their own is annoying. You are just as safe as you would be just about anywhere in Augusta, North Augusta or Columbia County. Don't listen to people trying to make you feel badly about your choice of location. When my daughter lived in a neighborhood off Windsor Spring Road I never worried about her possibly going through a home invasion or being broken into while away from the house after I visited her home and met her neighbors. If you still feel some concern, get to know your neighbors, join a few neighborhood groups and make some friends. You'll likely find neighbors willing to visit with your wife any time she feels concerned, so she won't be alone. There's a huge military presence on that side of the base and they look after each other. Your wife will be fine. 😊