Overview
Located in southern Richmond County, Hephzibah had a population of 4,011 at the 2010 census. With an average temperature of 62.5 °F, the weather is generally mild and winter is short. But humidity can definitely rise in the summer. After all, this is Georgia.

Trivia
According to Wikipedia, Hephzibah is a poetic name used in the Book of Isaiah to refer to Jerusalem, meaning "My delight is in Her."

Things To Do
Residents of this small town will delight in the fact that it is part of the Augusta metropolitan area. Within just a few miles, there are lots of local attractions, dining, shopping and recreation.

Diamond Lakes Regional Park
With multiple baseball fields and a tennis center, well over 300 tournaments and thousands of league games have hosted here. There is also a playground for kids, walking trail and rental facilities available.

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park and Visitor Center
Located in Augusta, this 1,100-acre nature park contains wetlands and woodlands and has a campus for water research and environmental education.

The Morris Museum of Art
Located on the Riverwalk in historic downtown Augusta, the Morris Museum of Art is the oldest museum in the country specifically devoted to the art and artists of the American South. According to the website, it is noted for its multifaceted permanent collection of 5,000 works of art and a rich variety of continually changing special exhibitions and public programs.

Riverwalk Augusta
This city park is situated along the Savannah River in downtown Augusta and features a brick lined walkway providing a magnificent view. Explore the Japanese Gardens and Heroes' Overlook memorial. Riverwalk also hosts events such as weekend markets and the Candlelight Jazz Series. Plus, the Jessye Norman Amphitheater, an 1,800 seat venue, is located at the end of the 9th Street Plaza.