Attention Georgia residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Helene.
The Augusta SBA Business Disaster Recovery Center is now open, thanks to a partnership between the SBA, CSRA Business Lending, and the CSRA Regional Commission.
This center is ready to assist with disaster loan applications at
3626 Walton Way Extension, Suite 1, Augusta, GA.
🗓 Hours: • Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 6 PM • Saturday: 9 AM – 4 PM
🔹 Types of Low-Interest Loans Available:
1. Business Physical Disaster Loans: For businesses of any size and nonprofits to repair or replace damaged property.
2. Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL): Working capital loans for small businesses, agricultural cooperatives, and nonprofits.
3. Home Disaster Loans: For homeowners and renters to repair or replace damaged property, including vehicles.
📍 Eligible groups include:
• Business owners, farmers, homeowners, and renters
• Georgia counties impacted by the hurricane (primary and contiguous)
• Surrounding South Carolina counties
💡 Important Tips for Applicants:
1. Bring or have digital copies of the last three years of business tax returns.
2. Each applicant must have a separate email address for document exchange.
Apply in person, online, or by appointment.
For more details and to apply online, visit the SBA Georgia Disaster Application website: https://lending.sba.gov/search-disaster/?disaster=GA-20013
Columbia County, Georgia, established in 1790 and positioned along the Savannah River, is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. Money Magazine named Evans, Georgia as #1 Best Place to Live in America. The surge in population and recognition can be attributed to rising incomes, a strong public school system, an expanding retail sector, low crime, and consistent recognition by CNBC and Area Development Magazine recognizing Georgia as the #1 state for business.
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5 Reasons Business Thrives in Columbia County
Featured Property
White Oak Business Park at I-20
700 Innovation Parkway, Appling, Georgia 30802
Publicly-Owned New Business Park
Total Acreage 610 acres
Zoning Classification M-2, Industrial Manufacturing
Immediate Proximity to US 20
Electricity: Multiple transmission lines through Georgia Power & Jefferson Energy Cooperative
Natural Gas: 4″ high pressure steel main on- site
Water: 12″ line with Columbia County Water Utility
Waster Water: 8″ + 12″ line with Columbia County Water Utility
Telecommunications: Multiple Providers on- site
More Information: www.whiteoakbusinesspark.com
Contact Information
Cheney Eldridge
Economic Development Authority of Columbia County
770-362-9308
celdridge@developcolumbiacounty.com
info@developcolumbiacounty.com