The Augusta Youth Center was founded by Patricia “Pat” Jones in 1984 and was originally
located in a two-bedroom apartment in the Sunset Homes community of the Augusta
Housing Authority. After numerous moves throughout the years necessitated by growing
enrollment and programs the center moved into the 602 3rd Street location in 1999. That
building was renovated by a Florida based development Company, which was in the process
of restoring other building in the community. That facility included a computer lab, expand -
ed classroom space, a conference room and a secured playground. In 2003, the Augusta
Youth Center moved into a its current facility the former Fire Station #1 on Watkins Street
was replaced by a new station on Broad street.
