Yes, Kratom is legal in Augusta, Georgia.
In fact, Enhanciosa is located in Georgia! And, since we are located in Georgia, we comply with the Georgia Kratom Consumer Protection Act, or KCPA.
You can use kratom wherever you’d like in the city and you can buy it at many local establishments. While kratom is available locally, it is often more affordable on sites like Enhanciosa – which offers free shipping that often arrives to Augusta in just one day. In fact, if you use code ‘Georgia20‘ at checkout, we will give you 20% off of your first purchase!
Augusta (US: /əˈɡʌstə/), officially Augusta–Richmond County, is a consolidated city-county on the central eastern border of the U.S. state of Georgia. The city lies across the Savannah River from South Carolina at the head of its navigable portion. Georgia’s second-largest city after Atlanta, Augusta is located in the Piedmont section of the state.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Augusta–Richmond County had a 2017 estimated population of 197,166, not counting the unconsolidated cities of Blythe and Hephzibah. It is the 123rd largest city in the United States. The process of consolidation between the City of Augusta and Richmond County began with a 1995 referendum in the two jurisdictions. The merger was completed on July 1, 1996. Augusta is the principal city of the Augusta metropolitan area, situated in both Georgia and South Carolina on both sides of the Savannah River. In 2017 it had an estimated population of 600,151, making it the second-largest metro area in the state. It is the 93rd largest metropolitan area in the United States.
Augusta was established in 1736 and is named for Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha (1719–1772), the bride of Frederick, Prince of Wales and the mother of the British monarch George III. During the American Civil War, Augusta housed the principal Confederate powder works. Augusta’s warm climate made it a major resort town of the Eastern United States in the early and mid-20th century. Internationally, Augusta is best known for hosting The Masters golf tournament each spring. The Masters brings over 200,000 visitors from across the world to the Augusta National Golf Club. Membership at Augusta National is widely considered to be the most exclusive in the sport of golf across the world.
Augusta lies approximately two hours east of downtown Atlanta by car via I-20. The city is home to Fort Gordon, a major U.S. Army base. In 2016, it was announced that the new National Cyber Security Headquarters would be based in Augusta, bringing as many as 10,000 cyber security specialists to the Fort Gordon area.
This post is created for individuals that might be traveling to Augusta, and not certain of the legal status of kratom (mitragyna speciosa) within it’s city limits. As mentioned before, the legal status of kratom in Georgia is well documented here. It’s important to verify that kratom is, in fact, legal when you are traveling. Lest you wind up somewhere like Alabama, and wind up on the wrong side of the law. To avoid a situation like that, we keep up to date with the ongoing legal changes from local and regional to state, national as well as international legislation regarding the plant, kratom, and all it’s by products.
Augusta is a regional center of medicine, biotechnology, and cyber security. Augusta University, the state’s only public health sciences graduate university, employs over 7,000 people. Along with University Hospital, the Medical District of Augusta employs over 25,000 people and has an economic impact of over $1.8 billion. Within the next few years, the city is expected to have rapid population growth of 10,000+ residents due to the announcement of the United States Army Cyber Command that will be located in Fort Gordon.
The city’s three largest employers are Augusta University, the Savannah River Site (a Department of Energy nuclear facility) and the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence at Fort Gordon, which oversees training for Cyber, Signal Corps, and Electronic Warfare. Despite layoffs from several companies during the U.S. economic recession and a relatively high state unemployment rate, the Augusta community has experienced a decrease in bankruptcy filings and saw a slight decrease in the unemployment rate from late 2009 to March 2011. However, these unemployment numbers are misleading as spring brings lower unemployment rates due to the Masters Golf Tournament. While unemployment fell to a two-year low of 8.3% in April 2011, unemployment rates have since risen to 9.9% as of July 2011.
Companies that have facilities, headquarters or distribution centers in Augusta include CareSouth, T-Mobile, Covidien, Solo Cup Company, Automatic Data Processing, Graphic Packaging International, Teleperformance, Sitel, E-Z-GO, Elanco, Club Car (Worldwide Headquarters), John Deere, Kellogg’s and Delta Air Lines’ baggage call center.
Top employers
According to the Augusta Economic Development Authority, the top manufacturing employers in the city are:
Employer # of employees
1 Textron Specialized Vehicles 1000
2 Covidien 850
3 Graphic Packaging International 820
4 Kellogg’s 535
5 FPL Food 500
6 Procter & Gamble 450
7 Thermal Ceramics 444
8 Resolute Forest Products 374
9 Boral Brick 363
10 Nutrien 350
The top public sector employers are:
Employer # of employees
1 Fort Gordon 19,884
2 Augusta University 4,656
3 Richmond County School System 4,418
4 University Hospital 3,200
5 Augusta University Health System 3,054
6 Augusta–Richmond County 4,418
7 Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center 2,082
8 East Central Regional Hospital 1,488
9 Doctors Hospital 1,210
10 Doctors Hospital 270
It doesn’t matter what suburb or neighborhood that you are from – if you live in the Augusta area, then it is legal to buy, possess and sell kratom without any fear of repercussion. We recommend buying from kratom in a place that is well lit, and well trafficked so as to not put oneself in a position that might be compromising. There are a variety of well established head shop and smoke shops in the Augusta area that will be able to facilitate that need. Additionally, there are several online e-commerce kratom vendors based in Augusta that can also accommodate one, perhaps more conveniently so as they deliver to you.
Tournaments
Tiger Woods at the practice rounds for the 2006 Masters Tournament
The city’s famous golf course, the Augusta National Golf Club, hosts the first major golf tournament of each year, The Masters. This tournament is the most prestigious in the sport and is one of the four major championships. The best professional and amateur golfers in the world come to Augusta during the first full week of April every year. The grounds of Augusta National are known for being pristine, and the course was ranked in 2009 as the third best golf course in the world by Golf Magazine.
The city also has several disc golf facilities. The Augusta Top Gun Series is a series of tournaments sanctioned by the Professional Disc Golf Association. These tournaments are held at various venues in Augusta, including Pendleton King Park and Lake Olmstead. Also, Augusta hosted the 2006 Professional Disc Golf World Championships. Along with Pendleton King and Lake Olmstead, two courses in North Augusta, SC was used for the tournament. 299 disc golfers from around the world attended the event, with Ken Climo winning the tournament and his 12th world championship.
Augusta hosted the Augusta Southern Nationals billed as “World’s Richest Drag Boat Race” for 30 consecutive years. The event was held on the Savannah River near downtown in July until 2016. The race was part of the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series and was sanctioned by the International Hot Boat Association. The event benefited the Augusta Chapter of the Georgia Special Olympics with over 100 racing teams from 25 states competed annually for $140,000 in purse and prizes while trying to beat the course record of 252.94 miles per hour (407.07 km/h).
Augusta is the site of the Head of the South Regatta. The youth rowing regatta is held on the Savannah River and is usually scheduled for early November.
Parks and recreation
Riverwalk Augusta – riverfront park along and on top of the city’s levee
Augusta Common – green space linking Broad Street to Reynolds Street, with statue of James Oglethorpe
Augusta Canal – historic canal with bike/pedestrian path
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park – wetlands park with pedestrian/bike paths and boardwalks
Diamond Lakes Regional Park – in south Richmond County
Brookfield Park – public park featuring a playground, putting green, pedestrian/bike path, and a fountain in which children can play
Pendleton King – public park featuring a disc golf course, dog park, amphitheater, bike and running paths, and gardens
Government
In 1995, citizens of Augusta and unincorporated parts of Richmond County voted to consolidate their city and county governments. Citizens of Hephzibah and Blythe, also located in Richmond County, voted against joining in the merger, which took effect January 1, 1996. The unified government consists of a mayor and ten commissioners. Eight commissioners represent single-member districts, while two are elected at-large, each to represent a super district that encompasses half of Augusta-Richmond’s population.
Education
Allgood Hall at Augusta University
Colleges and universities
Main campuses
Augusta Technical College (state technical college)
Augusta University (public research university)
Paine College (private, Methodist historically black college)
Satellite campuses
East Georgia State College (state four-year college), main campus located in Swainsboro
Georgia Military College (state funded military college), main campus located in Milledgeville
Brenau University (private, not-for-profit, undergraduate and graduate-level higher education), main campus located in Gainesville, Georgia
It doesn’t matter if you live in any of these Augusta communities – if you live in the Augusta area, then by default, kratom is 100% legal.
