Sherman & Hemstreet, one of Augusta’s oldest and largest real estate brokerages, announced the acquisition of Southern Georgia Homes, a residential real estate firm in Effingham County, GA. This strategic business partnership marks the second such alliance for Sherman & Hemstreet in 2017.

"Sherman & Hemstreet continues to look for partners with momentum across the region," Sherman & Hemstreet President Joe Edge said. "Southern Georgia Homes and broker Dee Bankston embraces our culture of teamwork, trust and innovation. The combination will permit Sherman & Hemstreet to continue to invest in our growing residential sales division and place us in a strategic position just north of Savannah."

The acquisition of Southern Georgia Homes will link Sherman & Hemstreet in Augusta to the Savannah region. The combined organization will have real estate professionals operating in 4 sales offices in Richmond, Columbia, Lincoln and Effingham counties.