Recent News

March, 20 2016

Three Years of Growth

March 20, 2016 On March 18, 2013, I officially joined the Development Authority of Columbia County as the Executive Director.  The past three years have been a whirlwind filled with much growth and opportunity.  Columbia County, GA is growing rapidly.  This growth historically has been residential, but I can say without a doubt that our […]

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February, 22 2016

Planned Towne Center Development to come to Columbia County Along with Meybohm’s Columbia County HQ

February 22, 2016 PLANNED TOWNE CENTER DEVELOPMENT TO COME TO COLUMBIA COUNTY ALONG WITH MEYBOHM’S COLUMBIA COUNTY HEADQUARTERS Evans, Ga (February 23, 2016)- Today the Development Authority of Columbia County announced a new mixed use development,  The Plaza At Evans Towne Center , to be located on Evans Town Center Boulevard .  The Plaza will […]

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November, 16 2015

Robbie Bennett on Columbia County Opportunities, Cultivating Advanced Manufacturing

November 16, 2016 Executive Director of the Development Authority of Columbia County, Robbie Bennett, discusses future opportunities and targeted industries in Columbia County. Watch Augusta CEO Interview with Robbie Bennett here.  Favorite

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November, 12 2015

The Development Authority of Columbia County Recognizes Four Companies in Annual Awards Dinner

November 12, 2015 Columbia County, GA – The Development Authority of Columbia County hosted the Columbia County Business Appreciation Dinner and Awards last night.  Each year the Development Authority strives to recognize our corporate citizens for their investment in our community – both job creation and capital investment.  Our local businesses are key to the […]

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November, 05 2015

Quad Graphics Announces Plan to Close Their Plant In Evans, GA

November 5, 2015 For immediate release: November 4, 2015 Columbia County, GA –Quad Graphics, the Wisconsin-based company that has been printing catalogs for three (3) decades has announced their plans to close their Evans plant, which is located on Evans to Locks Road by the end of the year. According to Mark Wills, the Chairman […]

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October, 15 2015

Columbia County is Full of Opportunity

October 15, 2015 As the economic development organization for Columbia County, GA, the Development Authority of Columbia County is facilitating growth opportunities across all industry segments.  As you will see in this video, we have a strong pipeline of projects.  Businesses are choosing Columbia County, GA.  If you are a business owner and want to know more […]

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