Augus'ta, GA., the county-seat of Richmond co., on the Savannah River, at the head of navigation, 303 mi. from its mouth. The Southern and other railroads connect with the city. The water supply is under municipal operation. It comes through a canal from a dam in the river 9 miles above the city, and also yields some 14,000 horse-power for manufactures. The mild, even temperature and dry air are causing the place to become increasingly popular as a health resort. Augusta is one of the largest cotton markets in the South and has iron foundries, wood working industries and important manufactories of cotton goods. It also ships a considerable amount of lumber, fruits and vegetables. The Georgia Medical College, which is a part of the state university, and Richmond, Saint Mary's and Sacred Heart academies, and Paine's Institute for Colored Students are located here. The streets of the city are broad and shady, and there are several parks and twenty-five public squares. The most important buildings are the Masonic Temple, Odd Fellows' Hall and the Cotton Exchange. Population in 1910, 41,040.