New to the CSRA? Start Here.

Whether you have recently moved to Thomson, Dearing, Harlem, Grovetown, Evans, Appling, Warrenton, Gibson, Augusta, or a nearby community, this guide was created to help you find helpful local resources and feel more at home in the area.

Settle In

Find helpful links for utilities, schools, driver’s license updates, vehicle registration, county services, and basic resident information.

Get Connected

Discover recreation, libraries, local events, community resources, and family-friendly opportunities around the CSRA.

Find Encouragement

Moving is more than changing addresses. We would love to welcome you, pray for you, and help your family feel at home.

After a move, these are some of the first things most families need to handle.

  • Update your mailing address
  • Transfer your driver’s license
  • Register your vehicle
  • Set up utilities and trash service
  • Register children for school
  • Find local medical, emergency, and county resources
  • Get connected with community activities and local events

Georgia Moving Checklist

Here are a few practical things newcomers may not know right away.

  • Grocery delivery may be available in Thomson. Kroger lists same-day grocery delivery for Thomson, GA, and Instacart also lists Kroger delivery options in Thomson. Availability and fees can vary by address. Check Kroger Delivery | Check Instacart Kroger Delivery
  • CSRA Kids is a helpful family resource. It keeps a regional calendar for kid-friendly events, classes, activities, seasonal ideas, and family fun around the Augusta/CSRA area. Visit CSRA Kids
  • Visit Thomson keeps a local events calendar. This is a good place to check for festivals, farmers market dates, concerts, and community happenings. View Thomson Events
  • The Thomson Farmers Market is worth watching. Dates and times can vary by season, but local calendars list farmers market events at the Thomson Depot. Farmers Market Info
  • You can subscribe to McDuffie County calendar notifications. The county calendar page includes a “Notify Me” option for local calendar updates. McDuffie Community Calendar
  • Clarks Hill Lake is close enough for regular recreation. McDuffie County EDC highlights boating, fishing, jet-skiing, camping, and other outdoor activities nearby. Local Recreation Info
  • Columbia County has helpful family attractions nearby. For families willing to drive toward Evans, Grovetown, and Martinez, Columbia County maintains family-friendly attraction information. Family Attractions
  • Local Facebook groups can be useful, but verify details. Groups like Thomson GA Happenings and Thomson-McDuffie Community Watch often include community news, events, business reviews, and local discussion, but details should be confirmed before relying on them. Thomson GA Happenings | Community Watch

If this is a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.

Helpful note: Save important numbers in your phone after moving. In urgent danger, call 911 first.

For those moving to Thomson, Dearing, Boneville, Mesena, or other McDuffie County communities, these links are a helpful place to begin.

McDuffie County Resident Resources

Thomson-McDuffie Official Website

Visit Thomson Georgia

New residents often need help finding utility billing, local departments, payment links, and service contacts.

Thomson-McDuffie Payment Links

Thomson-McDuffie Staff Directory

Families moving into the area may need school enrollment information, calendars, transportation details, and school contact information.

McDuffie County School System

Columbia County School District

Richmond County School System

Depending on where you live in the surrounding area, nearby county guides may also be useful.

Columbia County New Resident Guide

Warren County Newcomers Guide

Libraries, parks, sports, and community events can help a family begin to feel connected after moving.

Thomson-McDuffie Recreation

Bartram Trail Regional Library Card Information

Columbia County Events

Washington Heights Baptist Church is located in Thomson, Georgia, but our heart is to be a help and encouragement to families across the surrounding area.

  • Thomson
  • Dearing
  • Boneville
  • Mesena
  • Harlem
  • Grovetown
  • Evans
  • Appling
  • Warrenton
  • Gibson
  • Augusta and the surrounding CSRA

Moving to a new area can be exciting, but it can also feel unfamiliar. If you are looking for a church family, we would be honored to welcome you at Washington Heights Baptist Church.

Sunday School: 9:30 AM
Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 AM
Sunday Evening Service: 6:00 PM
Wednesday Evening Service: 6:00 PM

Welcome to the Area

We are glad you are here. Our prayer is that this guide helps you settle in, find what you need, and discover that there are people nearby who care about your family, your future, and your walk with the Lord.