Buy a Local Phone Number – Area Code 706 (Augusta, Georgia)

Area code 706 was assigned in 1992 after a split from Atlanta’s long‑standing 404, giving Augusta and much of north and west‑central Georgia a distinct numbering region. Early implementation briefly placed some Atlanta exurbs in the new code, but they were quickly returned to the metro pool; those suburbs later shifted to 770 in 1995. To manage growth from Augusta through Athens, Columbus, Rome, and Dalton, the area was overlaid by 762 in the mid‑2000s, bringing 10‑digit dialing to the region.

Augusta’s profile blends defense, medicine, and river‑city trade. Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon) anchors long‑standing Army signal and cyber missions, while Augusta University and the Medical College of Georgia shape a large healthcare workforce. The city’s global spotlight comes each spring with the Masters Tournament, and regional ties extend to the Savannah River Site across the state line. Beyond Augusta, college‑town arts in Athens and legacy industries in Columbus, Rome, and Dalton round out a diverse economic and cultural map.

• Defense, cyber, and communications centered at Fort Eisenhower and Army Cyber Command.
• Healthcare and medical education anchored by Augusta University/MCG and regional hospital systems.
• Manufacturing and materials, including carpets in Dalton and paper/chemicals in mill communities.
• Logistics and energy links via I‑20 and rail corridors, plus the Savannah River nuclear complex.