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Due to Hurricane Helene, our office and visitors center will be closed until further notice.

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Columbia County Welcomes the NAIA Men's Soccer Championship

Columbia County Parks, Recreation and Events and the Columbia County Convention and Visitors Bureau are thrilled to welcome the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Men’s Soccer National Championship May 4 – 10 at Blanchard Woods Park. “We are thrilled to welcome the NAIA Men’s…

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Colors of Spring Giveaway

Have a budding artists at home? Here's a chance for them to put their creativity on display and enter to win a spring themed gift basket! Download and print the coloring sheet below or pick one up at the Visitors Center. Have your child's imagination run wild as they color, paint, bedazzle the…

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Cornhole comes to Columbia County

Major. The event will take place February 19-20 at the Columbia County Exhibition Center. Players will vie for a $3,000 purse and points towards the ACO World Rankings. During the two-day event, over 180 players, from fourteen states will compete in World Divisions Singles, Doubles, Seniors…

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Winter Getaways to Columbia County, GA

Looking for the best place to get away from it all this winter? Plan your next winter getaway in Columbia County, Georgia, located just two hours from Atlanta and neighboring Augusta. The five communities that make up this scenic Georgia county – Appling, Evans, Grovetown, Harlem and Martinez –…

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Experience a Masters Unlike Any Other- 2020 Style

Since 1939, the Masters Golf Tournament has long been a rite of Spring. For the first time in its history, the tournament will be played in November! Although it will be played without patrons, we have some ideas on how you can still enjoy a tradition unlike any other, but this time as a Fall…

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2020 Fall Fun in Columbia County, Georgia

This fall, get ready to experience fall foliage, seasonal festivals, and plenty of local traditions as you travel through Columbia County, Georgia. Autumn is the perfect time to explore the best of what the region has to offer, whether you’re an avid leaf watcher, a parent looking for a fun trip the…

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Gear Up for Fall- Fall Shopping Guide

Fall is in the air, which means it time to update your wardrobe and home decor! If you are in town visiting make sure to stop by one of these unique local shops to take home something to complete your fall furnishings. Fall Fashion Brittany Boutique- Everyone knows the little black dress is a fall…

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Hot Air Balloon Festival Comes to Columbia County

The Augusta Balloon Festival is coming to Columbia County Fairgrounds on September 25th & 26th, 2020. Bring the whole family out to see an incredible hot air balloon and laser show! Other attractions include: · A Kids Zone with games, rides, bounce houses, mechanical bulls, and bungee jumps · DJ…

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7 Must-Visit Historical Sites in Columbia County, Georgia

Columbia County is one of the fastest growing counties in the U.S., and the area in and near Augusta, Georgia, is packed with fascinating historical sites that will inspire travelers from near and far. Located along the Savannah River, the area has been inhabited for thousands of years, and in…

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Plan a Father’s Day he will never forget!

Father’s Day is just around the corner. Specifically, Sunday, June 21 for those of you who forgot to write it on your calendar! Don’t worry …he probably forgot too. This year, may we suggest a few activities that will allow you to spend quality time with your “old man”. Check out the list below for…

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