706 area code

Get a local phone number in Augusta, GA

Biggest city:

Augusta

State:

Georgia

Major Cities:

Columbus, Athens, Augusta, Hephzibah, Rome, Lindale, Cave Spring, Martinez, Evans, Grovetown, Harlem, Appling, Dalton

Timezone:

Eastern (GMT -5)

Population:

197,852

Average Income:

$50,919

Zip codes:

30901

30999

Unemployment Rate:

5.00%

Nearby area codes:

229

256

Get a 706 phone number

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706 area code summary

Area code 706 serves a broad area of northern and western Georgia outside the Atlanta metro, including cities such as Columbus, Augusta, Rome, and Dalton. Introduced in 1992 as a split from 404, it was overlaid with 762 in 2006. The region encompasses diverse economic zones—from the military presence of Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning) in Columbus to the medical and manufacturing industries in Augusta. The University of Georgia in Athens and Augusta University are major educational institutions in the region. Rome and Dalton play a central role in textile and flooring manufacturing, while scenic areas in the foothills of the Appalachians attract tourists and outdoor enthusiasts. The area strikes a balance between Southern charm, economic activity, and small-town values. A 706 number signifies a rooted connection to Georgia’s heartland.

Fun fact 💡

Augusta’s Augusta National, since 1934, hosts the Masters in 706.

🏢First Phone Company:

BellSouth (later AT&T)

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