News · Columbia County · Georgia
Teens forced Columbia County fair ride to swing out of control
Community and eventsTeens forced a ride at a Columbia County fair to swing out of control, according to WRDW.
Columbia County Georgia DeskNov 10, 2026
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News · Columbia County · Georgia
FHP says dump truck ran over roadwork crew member
Roads and transitThe Florida Highway Patrol says a dump truck ran over a roadwork crew member in Columbia County.
Columbia County Georgia DeskNov 8, 2026
News · Columbia County · Georgia
Columbia County voters face board chair, tax referendum decisions
Around townThe ballot question involves the Columbia County board chair and a proposed homestead exemption referendum.
Columbia County Georgia DeskNov 4, 2026
News · Columbia County · Evans · Georgia
Trader Joe’s confirms plans for Evans store
Around townTrader Joe’s has confirmed plans for an Evans location, with a proposed site identified in Columbia County.
Columbia County Georgia DeskOct 31, 2026
News · Columbia County · Georgia
Nine states, including Oregon, lost jobs over the past year
Around townNine states recorded fewer jobs over the past year, with Oregon among them, Columbia County Spotlight reported.
Columbia County Georgia DeskOct 23, 2026
News · Columbia County · Georgia
Hundreds donate to preserve Columbia County child’s legacy
Around townA donation effort connected to a 9-year-old in Columbia County has drawn contributions from hundreds of people.
Columbia County Georgia DeskOct 20, 2026
News · Columbia County · Grovetown · Georgia
Grovetown teacher named 2027 Columbia County Teacher of the Year
SchoolsA teacher from Grovetown has been selected as Columbia County’s 2027 Teacher of the Year.
Columbia County Georgia DeskOct 2, 2026
News · Columbia County · Georgia
Motorcyclist arrested after 120-mph Columbia County pursuit
Police, fire and courtsThe Columbia County Sheriff’s Office said a motorcyclist was arrested after reaching 120 mph during a pursuit.
Columbia County Georgia DeskSep 30, 2026
News · Columbia County · Georgia
1987 Columbia County triple killer considered for work release
Around townA work-release decision involving the inmate convicted in a 1987 triple killing has drawn opposition from the district attorney and victims’ families.
Columbia County Georgia DeskSep 25, 2026
News · Columbia County · Grovetown · Georgia
Deputies seek two women after Grovetown restaurant attack
Police, fire and courtsDeputies are looking for two women accused of attacking and pepper-spraying a Cracker Barrel employee in Grovetown.
Columbia County Georgia DeskSep 16, 2026
News · Columbia County · Georgia
Columbia County weighs data center revenue for tax relief
Around townCounty officials are looking at data center revenue as a possible source of property tax relief, although Georgia law limits what they can do.
Columbia County Georgia DeskSep 5, 2026