Columbia County, GA - Government

06/01/2026

🎙️The County Compass Episode 16: Columbia County Hospital Update

In this week’s episode, County Manager Johnson talks about the efforts made to bring a hospital to Columbia County through our partnership with Wellstar and why expanding access to healthcare has been a top priority for the county.

Johnson walks through how the project started, why it’s needed, project funding and the steps taken to keep the project moving, including the Certificate of Need (CON), the sole community provider and the RFP process.

He also shares what residents can expect from the new hospital, including innovative technology and real-time care support.

Join us today for an inside look at the future of healthcare in Columbia County!

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/42HrVOYWDlnq0Xq2qU9fHq?si=VWFdiU1qTpGw3tOtbPVaUw

Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/columbia-county-hospital-update/id1875017979?i=1000770637831

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dboRqDgGh7Y?si=8PLdceerxKWxFuvR

06/01/2026

Happy Monday! As we prepare for the June 16, 2026 Runoff Election, please keep this flyer handy.
Sample Ballots are now available - www.mvp.sos.ga.gov
Please remember - if you voted in the May Primary, you will need to vote that same party ballot for the Runoff. If you didn't vote at all and were eligible or you voted nonpartisan - you can vote either party ballot for the Runoff Election.
Questions? Call us - 706-868-3355.

Happy Monday! As we prepare for the June 16, 2026 Runoff Election, please keep this flyer handy.

Sample Ballots are now available - www.mvp.sos.ga.gov

Please remember - if you voted in the May Primary, you will need to vote that same party ballot for the Runoff. If you didn't vote at all and were eligible or you voted nonpartisan - you can vote either party ballot for the Runoff Election.

Questions? Call us - 706-868-3355.

Have a blessed day - and still pray for rain!

05/29/2026

This position reports to the Deputy Director of Financial Services. The incumbent in the position coordinates and manages the activities of the Finance Department, prepares accounting reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and coordinates all processes associated with the preparation of year-end financial statements and note disclosures. This is position #2397 and is a Grade 38 with an entry salary of $85,300.80 with an annual cell allowance of #1440 and an annual vehicle allowance of $4550.

For a detailed job description and to apply, click https://www.columbiacountyga.gov/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=165&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Finance-Manager-2397-546

05/29/2026

BLASTING NOTICE (June 1-15, 2026)
Location: between the end of Peri Leigh Road and Harlem Grovetown Road

Columbia County would like to inform residents that our contractor will utilize controlled blasting to remove rock for the new sewer main we are installing. This is for the Harlem/Euchee Creek Interceptor Project that consists of approximately 9 miles of new 18” gravity sewer to better serve our customers south of I20. This line will extend from Harlem, mainly following Euchee Creek to just north of Grovetown to convey sewage ultimately to our treatment plant at Little River.

The areas indicated by the red line are the only area there could potentially be controlled blasting, June 1-15, 2026 (excluding weekends).

These blasts typically go off in rapid succession and sound like muffled gunshots. Blast mats are used to prevent flying debris and to muffle the sound. Blasting subcontractors are licensed or permitted by the Federal and State Governments to perform this work. There may be more than one blast per day, and they may not have to blast every day next week. Blasting will only take place between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM.

**The work will be between the end of Peri Leigh Road and Harlem Grovetown Road.

05/28/2026

Multiple Temporary Lane Closures off Old Evans Road

Columbia County, in cooperation with Reeves Construction Company wishes to inform the driving public of Multiple intermittent temporary lane closures. Due to road construction activities, the lane closures will be as follows:

• Dent Street from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, starting on Tuesday, June 02, 2026, to Wednesday, June 03, 2026, weather permitting.
• Desoto Drive from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, starting on Wednesday, June 03, 2026, to Thursday, June 04, 2026 weather permitting.
• Haley Road from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, starting on Saturday, July 04, 2026, to Friday, June 05, 2026 weather permitting.
• Roberts Road from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, starting on Sunday, July 05, 2026, to Saturday, June 06, 2026 weather permitting.

Whenever you approach a work zone: slow down; allow extra distance between vehicles; watch for advanced warning signs; obey road crew flaggers; and expect the unexpected. If possible, please plan to take an alternate route and/or allow additional time for commuting during this timeframe.

05/28/2026

Temporary Lane Closures on William Few Parkway

Columbia County, in cooperation with Summit Construction and Development wishes to inform the driving public of multiple intermittent temporary lane closures on William Few Parkway at its intersection with Chastain Drive. Due to road construction activities, the lane closures will be

• From 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, starting on Monday, June 01, 2026, to Tuesday, June 02, 2026, weather permitting.
• From 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, starting on Tuesday, June 02, 2026, to Friday, June 05, 2026, weather permitting.

Whenever you approach a work zone: slow down; allow extra distance between vehicles; watch for advanced warning signs; obey road crew flaggers; and expect the unexpected. If possible, please plan to take an alternate route and/or allow additional time for commuting during this timeframe.

05/26/2026

Temporary Lane Closures on Mistletoe Road

Columbia County, in cooperation with Reeves Construction Company wishes to inform the driving public of intermittent temporary lane closures on Mistletoe Road. Due to road construction activities, the lane closures will be from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, on Friday, May 29, 2026, weather permitting.

Whenever you approach a work zone: slow down; allow extra distance between vehicles; watch for advanced warning signs; obey road crew flaggers; and expect the unexpected. If possible, please plan to take an alternate route and/or allow additional time for commuting during this timeframe.

05/26/2026

Temporary Lane Closures for Hardy McManus Road

Columbia County, in cooperation with Reeves Construction Company wishes to inform the driving public of intermittent temporary lane closures on Hardy McManus Road from its intersection with Washington Road to William Few Pkwy. Due to road construction activities, the lane closures will be from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, starting on Friday, May 29, 2026, to Sunday, May 31, 2026, weather permitting.

Whenever you approach a work zone: slow down; allow extra distance between vehicles; watch for advanced warning signs; obey road crew flaggers; and expect the unexpected. If possible, please plan to take an alternate route and/or allow additional time for commuting during this timeframe.

05/26/2026

Temporary Lane Closures on Smith Crawford Road

Columbia County, in cooperation with Reeves Construction Company wishes to inform the driving public of intermittent temporary lane closures on Smith Crawford Road. Due to road construction activities, the lane closures will be from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Thursday, May 28, 2026, weather permitting.

Whenever you approach a work zone: slow down; allow extra distance between vehicles; watch for advanced warning signs; obey road crew flaggers; and expect the unexpected. If possible, please plan to take an alternate route and/or allow additional time for commuting during this timeframe.

05/26/2026

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