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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 […]
Read MoreAmazon 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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