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The Development Authority of Columbia County is committed to providing support and resources to help our community recover from Hurricane Helene. We are working together to compile a list of available resources as they come available. Please see the link below for available resources HURRICANE HELENE RESOURCES To apply for FEMA assistance:   Call FEMA’s […]

Club Car continues to grow in White Oak Business Park

AUGUSTA, Ga. (October 13, 2023) — Club Car®, a global leader in golf, consumer, and utility vehicles, announced plans to expand into a new 105,000 square foot facility in Appling, Georgia. “Our team is dedicated to provide the best vehicles and service for our customers,” said Mark Wagner, Club Car President. “This new facility gives […]

DACC Releases RFP for Custom Career Exploration Tool

The Development Authority of Columbia County has released a Request for Proposals for a custom-created career and company exploration tool. Please refer to the calendar of events for important deadlines.   Event Date & Time  Release RFP March 9, 2022 at noon ET Pre-response Questions Due March 23, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. EST Q&A Responses […]

Grow Your Business with the Development Authority of Columbia County

The Development Authority of Columbia County (DACC) is the economic development organization for Columbia County, Georgia. In addition to fostering economic growth, the DACC supports existing businesses and recruits new companies to the county. Owners and developers are choosing Columbia County because of the endless number of growth opportunities available here. Not to mention, we’re […]

A New Amazon Sortation Center Moving Forward in Columbia County, Georgia, Creating Hundreds of New Jobs

  A New Amazon Sortation Center Moving Forward in Columbia County, Georgia, Creating Hundreds of New Jobs Columbia County, GA –Chairman Doug Duncan, the Columbia County Board of Commissioners, and the Development Authority of Columbia County are pleased to announce that Amazon is moving forward with plans to open a second facility in Columbia County, […]

White Oak Business Park Grows by Doubling in Size

  Development Authority of Columbia County Adds 341 Acres to White Oak Business Park at I-20   Evans, GA (December 29, 2020) – The Development Authority of Columbia County is pleased to announce that White Oak Business Park has grown to a robust 612 acres! Today, December 29, 2020, the Development Authority of Columbia County […]

Development Authority of Columbia County Receives Award for Large Community Deal of the Year

                                    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                       […]

Helping Business Thrive in Columbia County

Columbia County, Georgia, part of the Augusta metro, is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. Evans [in Columbia County] was also just recognized as the #1 Place to Live in the United States by Money Magazine. Positioned along the Savannah River and within a two-hour flight from nearly three-fourths of the U.S., […]

Job Opening

Development Authority of Columbia County Position Description Working Title:              Executive Assistant/Bookkeeper  Work Location:          1000 Business Blvd Reports To (Title):       Executive Director To apply:                      Please submit your resume to rbennett@developcolumbiacounty.com.  Position Summary The Executive Assistant/Bookkeeper will […]

Taps Will Flow in Evans at The Plaza

“Hajek is one of the first Destination Retail Incentive recipients, a recently approved Columbia County program that offers businesses locating in The Plaza area low- to no-cost loans up to $100,000.” Favorite

‘Prime’ Development: Investment by Amazon Breaking Columbia County Record

“In the grand scheme of things, there’s nothing like it anywhere in this market,” said Robbie Bennett, the executive director of the Development Authority of Columbia County. “This is very much a game-changer.” Favorite

The Development Authority of Columbia County announces, “We’re in!” for Georgia Safety Promise

July 17, 2020 Today, the Development Authority of Columbia County announced that, “We’re in” as part of Governor Kemps’ Georgia Safety Promise campaign. This campaign was launch to unite Georgians committed to keeping Georgia’s economy open and keeping Georgia safe for everyone. We recognize that we all have a role to play in keeping Georgia […]

Evans Towne Center Apartment Plan Moves Forward

“Augusta-based Southeastern Development is moving forward on a nearly $50 million mixed-use project that aims to give Columbia County’s nascent “downtown” what it needs most: people.” Favorite

Columbia County officials are targeting Martinez for its first “tax allocation district”

“Columbia County leaders have discussed revitalizing Martinez for years, and the topic was a key talking point among candidates in the recent District 2 commission race. But now things are starting to get serious. By next year, Martinez’s commercial corridor could become the county’s first “tax allocation district,” an economic development designation better known as […]

Amazon Announces New Fulfillment Center, Creating 800 New Jobs in Columbia County

For Immediate Release Monday, April 27, 2020 Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Amazon will further expand its Georgia presence with a new fulfillment center planned in Appling, Georgia. The new, multi-level operations facility will feature innovative Amazon robotics technology and create 800 new, full-time jobs. “Amazon’s continued investments in Georgia are […]

Its Economic Development Week!

What is Economic Development? In 2016, the International Council for Economic Development (IEDC) established Economic Development Week to recognize the economic development profession, economic developers, and communities for the work done to promote business growth, trade, and job creation.  This is due to the fact, many people like to reference economic development, but often do […]

Robbie Bennett Wins 40 Under 40 Award in Economic Development

      Media Contacts:  Robbie Bennett Dev Auth Columbia County rbennett@developcolumbiacounty.com 706-831-6017   Susan Brake Vice President, DCI 859.445.1671 susan.brake@aboutdci.com   Robbie Bennett Wins 40 Under 40 Award in Economic Development Fort Lauderdale, FL – Robbie Bennett, Executive Director, of the Development Authority of Columbia County has been selected as a winner in the economic […]

John Deere’s top-producing facility is in Columbia County

The Augusta Chronicle recently shared some wonderful news regarding one of our existing industries: John Deere’s top-producing facility is right here in Columbia County, Georgia! Damon Cline with the Augusta Chronicle wrote, “the local tractor plant has gone full supernova.” The news broke as a series of photographs and an exclusive interview with The Augusta […]

Executive Director Robbie Bennett shares about rapid growth in Columbia County

Columbia County is Experiencing Growth All Over! Our Executive Director, Robbie Bennett, sat down with Augusta CEO to discuss the rapid growth happening all over Columbia County. Columbia County has been recognized as one of the fastest growing counties- #28 in the nation! Our industries, our population, our residential market, and our businesses are all experiencing growth. […]

2018 Georgia Small Business Rock Star: STRAND

STRAND Clinical Technologies was recognized by the state of Georgia as a Small Business Rock Star!  STRAND Clinical Technologies (formerly Creative Pharmacist) is helping change the world by equipping local pharmacies with the right tools, and developing simple turnkey methods and solutions, STRAND empowers pharmacists to improve patient outcomes. Check out this video to learn more […]

Columbia County’s own STRAND Clinical Technologies recognized as Georgia Small Biz Rock Star!

STRAND Clinical Technologies, LLC as Georgia Small Business Rock Star  ATLANTA – March 19, 2018—STRAND Clinical Technologies, LLC was recognized by the state of Georgia as a Small Business Rock Star today at a luncheon hosted by the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) and the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA). “What an honor it […]

Development Authority of Columbia County Unveils New Business Park at Groundbreaking for Club Car

  White Oak Business Park at I-20 sets the tone for future growth in Columbia County   Evans, Ga (March 19, 2018)– Today the Development Authority of Columbia County and the Columbia County Board of Commissioners unveil the name and vision of Columbia County’s newest business park. On December 28, 2017, the Development Authority of […]

DACC to Build New Industrial Park in Columbia County

  Development Authority of Columbia County to Build New Industrial Park Evans, Ga (January 11, 2018)- Today the Development Authority of Columbia County and the Columbia County Board of Commissioners are pleased to announce the development on a new industrial park. On December 28, 2017, the Development Authority of Columbia County purchased 271.9 acres at […]

DACC Welcomes World Class Industries to Grovetown!

The Development Authority of Columbia County is pleased to welcome World Class Industries to Columbia County, Georgia. World Class Industries will locate in Horizon South Industrial Park in Grovetown, GA. Below is the press release issued by the company today. World Class Industries Breaks Ground on New Southeast Facility Grovetown, GA – World Class Industries […]

Development Authority of Columbia County to Begin Strategic Plan Process

May 20, 2016   Favorite