The small town of Grovetown still has that local charm of a rural town in South Carolina.
Small Georgia town that's gaining modern amenities
Grovetown is a community beside the U.S. Army base Fort Eisenhower that is changing from a rural enclave to one with 21st century amenities. Grovetown is located about halfway between the Georgia and South Carolina state capitals and was incorporated in 1881. The city is the largest of only two incorporated towns in Columbia County and is home to several businesses, including John Deere, Serta and GIW Industries. “The future for Grovetown is very bright, says Phillip McCormick, an associate broker with David Greene Realty, a lifelong Augusta-area resident. “I'm really excited about it as we are already seeing new construction houses, and commercial development should be following it. In the next two to three years, Grovetown will be a booming city.”
New construction developments are sprouting up across the city
With the completion of a new water treatment plant in March of 2023, Grovetown has started to see a spike in new construction properties. The original home inventory includes bungalow homes on tight neighborhood streets. Buyers also have plenty of new construction home options, from townhouses to Craftsman-style bungalows and new traditional Colonial Revivals. Prices range from $190,000 to $459,000, but buyers can expect an older two-bedroom bungalow to sell for nearly $200,000, while a new construction Colonial Revival will jump to around $410,000. “With its proximity to Fort Eisenhower, the Grovetown market doesn’t follow national trends. People are always moving in and out of the area as the base expands and more people come to work there,” says McCormick.
New neighborhoods offer large homes for those in need additional space in Grovetown.
Recently built bungalows are in supply all around the city of Grovetown.
Traditional brick ranch homes can be found in mature neighborhoods around Grovetown.
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Retail and dining options scattered on Wrightsboro Road
Residents have many shopping options on Wrightsboro Road. From picking up groceries at the Walmart Neighborhood Market, KJ’s Market or Dollar General to finding home improvement products at the Grovetown Ace Hardware. The city is littered with multiple fast-food options like McDonald's, Bojangles and Sonic for a bite to eat. However, local favorites include El Kiosco Mexican Restaurant, for some authentic Mexican food, or Belair Donuts, a place to start the morning with a coffee and pastry.
Inside El Kiosco Mexican Restaurant where residents of Grovetown gather for lunch and diner.
Unique and delicious donuts are baked fresh daily for the locals of Grovetown.
Local soap maker displays the homemade saop bars for sale to the residents of Grovetown.
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Grovetown gatherings
The city of Grovetown’s Leisure & Recreation department hosts several community events each year. Some favorites include the annual Christmas Parade, which dates back almost 50 years and strolls through Horizon South Parkway and along Wrightsboro Road. The group holds other events like Trunk or Treat and the Summer Jam at Liberty Park.
Strong schools in the Columbia County School District
Children are zoned for the Columbia County School District, which grades an A on Niche, and the site rates it as the best school district in the Augusta area. Depending on location, students will attend either Cedar Ridge Elementary or Grovetown Elementary before advancing to Grovetown Middle and Grovetown High School. Cedar Ridge grades an A-minus on Niche, while the other three schools each grade a B-plus. Grovetown High opened in 2009 and has working labs for automotive, broadcasting, business, clinical, culinary, graphic design and more.
Grovetown Elementary School is home to over 850 students from the Grovetown area.
Grovetown High School is home to over 2200 students from Grovetown.
Grovetown Middle Schools is home to 1100 students from the Grovetown area.
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Grovetown Leisure and Recreation Department
Housed in the Liberty Park Community Center, the Grovetown Leisure and Recreation Department oversees six parks in the city. Liberty Park is a central hub and hosts many of the community’s events while being home to four ball fields, the community center and two multi-purpose fields. The community center at the park has indoor basketball courts, a fitness center and space for meetings. Goodale Park is another significant facility with a basketball court, multi-purpose field, playground, and dog park. For more adventure, Grovetown Trails at Euchee Creek offers multiple trails and paths of varying difficulties for hikers and bikers.
Go for a jog on the greeneway running through Grovetown.
Grovetown Memorial Park is a great place to visit to understand the history of Grovetown.
Goodale Park is equipped with a playground, skate park and more for the residents of Grovetown.
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Columbia County Transit
While there is no dedicated bus line in Grovetown or greater Columbia County, the county does provide a curb-to-curb shuttle service for county residents. To get a ride, it must be booked one business day in advance and the ride must happen between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. For those who prefer to drive, Wrightsboro Road in Grovetown is a main thoroughfare for the entire Augusta region. It leads locals into downtown and is conveniently located on U.S. Route 76.
Major employers in Grovetown
One of the largest employers in Grovetown is Fort Eisenhower, which is 6 miles away. Initially known as Fort Gordon, the base opened in October 1941 and is now home to the U.S. Signal Corps, the U.S. Army Cyber Command and the Cyber Center for Excellence. John Deere and Serta have factories in Grovetown, making them both major employers.
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