Augusta 1

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver asked himself: ‘Why does everyone always wave at that old lady standing outside Augusta 1?’ Finally, curiosity got the better of him. He parked his truck nearby and approached her with a smile. She waved back, then turned around and continued watering her tiny garden. The delivery driver noticed it was filled with flowers identical to those on the post office sign—Augusta roses. Turning to his colleagues later that day, he joked, ‘Guess she’s not just waving at us; she’s waving at her own mail!’

2. A little girl walked into the post office one afternoon, clutching her first letter with trembling hands. As she approached the counter, she noticed something peculiar—everyone in line seemed to be whispering and glancing up at the ceiling. Finally, it dawned on her: they were all staring at a giant bee buzzing around the ceiling! With a giggle, she whispered to herself, ‘Maybe I should’ve sent my letter by drone!’ The postal workers sighed in relief when the delivery driver swatted the insect outside. Everyone went back to their business, and the little girl left, proudly thinking that Augusta 1 was indeed a place of wonder.

3. A delivery driver pulled up to the Augusta 1 post office one rainy day and noticed something peculiar on the parking lot: an old umbrella with no handle. The delivery driver picked it up and took it inside, hoping to return it to its rightful owner. Later that evening, a neighbor stopped by to pick up her mail and found the umbrella leaning against the counter. ‘Thank heavens!’ she exclaimed. ‘I’ve been searching everywhere for that thing—it’s my lucky umbrella.’

4. A delivery driver stopped for gas next to the Augusta 1 post office one foggy morning. As he pumped fuel, an old man across the street waved enthusiastically and shouted, ‘Your tires look low!’ The delivery driver looked puzzled but smiled back. ‘Thanks,’ he called out, adjusting his mirrors. The old man then yelled, ‘And don’t forget to check your oil!’ Everyone within earshot burst into laughter as the driver shook his head, muttering something about senior citizens and their quirks.