Experience Augusta
Welcome to Augusta, Georgia!
Known as the Garden City of the South, Augusta is a vibrant blend of history, culture and southern charm. Nestled along the Savannah River, this city is famous for hosting the prestigious Masters Tournament and being the birthplace of soul legend James Brown.
Conference Travel and Hotel Planning
AIR TRAVEL - Travel to and from Augusta is possible by plane, bus or car. Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) is located thirteen minutes from the conference hotel. Major airlines that fly to and from Augusta include American Airlines and Delta Airlines. If you plan to fly into a different city such as Atlanta, Charlotte or Columbus, you may want to factor the additional cost with renting a vehicle versus connecting to a flight in and out of Augusta. Whatever you decide, book early to confirm the best rates.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION - Groome Transportation is a shuttle service that is available between Atlanta and Augusta. The approximate cost for a one way trip exclusive of tip is $63. NOTE: This is not door-to-door service and you would need to arrange for additional transportation (i.e. taxi or a shared ride service from the shuttle pick and drop off location. For more information, click here.
VERBON Limo and Car Service is a car service also available for anyone traveling to and from Atlanta. This car service is available for Goodwill participants based on your arrival and departure times. To pre-book this service, we ask you to click this link to provide travel details before February 10. You will be contacted directly with the cost based on the number of participants arriving and departing at the same time.
HOTEL - We have blocked a group of rooms at the Augusta Marriott Convention Center at the discounted rate of $199 per night exclusive of taxes. To ensure that everyone is able to book a room, please only book for the rooms and nights that you require. To access the hotel link, register early. The discounted hotel reservation link will be sent in your registration confirmation email.
If need to cancel your registration after the hotel cutoff date, please email giievents@goodwill.org as we may be able to use your hotel reservation for others.
Recommended Activities While You're In Town
To help you make the most of your time before the conference begins, we have curated a short list of recommended activities that you can enjoy on your own. Whether you arrive a bit early or have some free time, we hope you'll explore and experience the local culture and attractions.
Saturday, March 1
- Visit Lake Oconee at the Ritz Carlton
Sunday, March 2 – Pre-Conference Day
