It feels different here because it is different here
Established in 1785, Edgefield County is a part of the Aiken/Augusta metropolitan statistical area. It is located on the Savannah River just north of Augusta and north-west of Aiken County, covering an area of 502 square miles. It has a population of approximately 27,000 (2010 census.)
The county has four incorporated municipalities; Edgefield, the County seat, Johnston, Trenton and North Augusta. The county’s economy is balanced with approximately equal sectors of agriculture, manufacturing, and services. It is divided by the fall line with the north-western two thirds in the Piedmont and one third in the sandhill and ridge country.
Edgefield County In The News
Ozone League – 2019 State Champs!
Edgefield County’s 12 & Under (Ozone League) won the Dixie Youth State Championship this morning in a 6-2 win over North Myrtle Beach. The team will now be going to play for the Dixie Youth National Championship next...
Public Hearing Announcement
We have 1 upcoming Public Hearing scheduled for the August 12, 2019 County Council Meeting. The meeting will start at 6PM and it will be held in the County Council Chambers located at 225 Jeter Street, Edgefield. Public Hearing of Ordinance Number 19-20-763, “An...
Edgefield County EMS Receives Award
Edgefield County EMS receives American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Plus Recognition Award Edgefield County EMS has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Plus Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the...
Council Approves Comprehensive Plan
At the June 4th, County Council Meeting, the final version of the Comprehensive Plan was approved. The Ordinance and Complete Plan can be found in the links below. Ordinance Complete Comprehensive...
Sheriff’s Office has Immediate Openings
Voting Precinct Location Change
The Voter Registration and Election Commission has found it necessary to relocate the Johnston 1 Polling Precinct to the American Legion Hut, 99 Edisto Street, Johnston, SC 29832. The voting precinct was moved to better accommodate voters. New voter registration...
Reassessment Notice
Edgefield County is in the process of our Countywide Reassessment Program which all counties are required under South Carolina law to implement every five years. We expect to complete the current reassessment by December 31, 2020. An appraiser will come out to your...
Get It From The Locals
Edgefield County is beautiful and a place we are so happy to call home. Our family has been here for a long time and really appreciate the small town atmosphere.
The Collins'We call Edgefield County home because it is beautiful, unique, special, and has the small town charm that we love so much. We could not imagine living anywhere else.
The GarrisonsConnect With Us
Edgefield County, 124 Courthouse Square, Edgefield, SC 29824
Phone: (803) 637-4000, Fax: (803) 637-4056.
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