Aside from direct investments in bonds, homeowners and prospective home buyers will also be impacted by rising interest rates. We have been in an historic era of ultra-low mortgage rates and this period could be coming to an end if and when the Federal Reserve actually starts raising interest rates.
There are 138.12 miles from Atlanta to Augusta in east direction and 72.15 miles (116.11 kilometers) by car, following the I-20 route. Atlanta and Augusta are 2 hours 2 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop. This is the fastest route from Atlanta, GA to Augusta, GA. The halfway point is Greensboro, GA. Atlanta, GA and Augusta, GA are in the same time zone (Eastern Daylight Time).
Atlanta is a solid choice, with direct flights from everywhere, but it can get crazy busy, especially in bad weather, and the 150-mile drive east to Augusta is dull Interstate for the duration. Still, from New York City's LaGuardia, it's $208 on Delta versus $368-$468 to fly direct to Augusta.