Our club has gone through many changes. It originated in 1971 as the Welcome Wagon Club of Augusta. In 1980 the club disassociated itself from Welcome Wagon, affiliated with Southern Hospitality, and chose the name "Augusta Newcomers Club." At that time, there were 140 members but by 1981 the club membership reached its peak of 300 members.

Bylaw changes in 1984 limited membership to 3 years, after which members were eligible to join an Alumni Club. The bylaws were revised in 1986, however, so that members were once again allowed unlimited years of membership and the Alumni Club was dissolved. Its members were invited to rejoin the Augusta Newcomers Club.

In 2004, the club's name was changed to Augusta Area Newcomers Club, in order to recognize that membership is open not only to residents of Augusta but also to those residing in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA).

Throughout the history of the club, the reason for its creation has remained the same: to provide new residents with an opportunity to make new friends and to contribute to local charities through fundraising events and volunteer opportunities.