November 19, 2025

The latest numbers are in. Events large and small generated $45 billion in visitor spending for the Peach State, with a nice bump for Augusta’s economy as well. Destination Augusta released the report during the Nov. 5 “Feel Good City” celebration. About $890 million in visitor spending came in our area. That breaks down to:  $240 million from food and beverage $196 in lodging $195 million from entertainment and recreation $125 million in retail and shopping   “We’ve consistently blown up our tourism economy over the last three or four