Current guide
Spring/Summer 2020
the CO MMUNI TY & L EI S UR E
YOUR COMMUNITY
Programs & Events CALENDAR INSIDE
Parks GUIDE
LETTER
FROM THE MANAGER
Dear Reader, W
hether you are a citizen of Columbia County or visiting with us for a while, I hope you love Columbia County as much as I do!
Columbia County, Georgia is a thriving community, and currently, one of the fastest growing counties in the state of Georgia and the country, with a population nearing 155,000. Columbia County offers a wonderful quality of life; from our parks, greenspace and fun community events to our many friendly neighborhoods. Columbia County is currently working on several large projects, many of which positively impact our Community and Leisure Services division. The Performing Arts Center construction began early in 2018 with the completion date for the $34 million project set for fall 2020. The new Grovetown Library construction has begun and this $3.5 million project will be complete early 2020. There are currently four park projects underway. The upgrades to Patriots Park will include new fields, new concession and bathroom facilities, additional parking and full park connectivity. The Lakeside Park facility will include additional fields for recreation activities, tennis courts and a playground. Two new parks, the Gateway Park and the Plaza Park, will be great additions for citizens to enjoy. Thank you for your interest in learning more about Columbia County and the great programs, parks, and quality of life we offer. Best regards,
SCOTT D. JOHNSON County Manager
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Staff Directory Division Director John Luton 706.868.3484 jluton@columbiacountyga.gov Parks & Recreation Manager Dennis Hodges 706.863.7523 dhodges@columbiacountyga.gov Community Events Manager Rachael Enfinger 706.868.3484 renfinger@columbiacountyga.gov Columbia County Libraries Manager Mary Lin Maner 706.863.1946 mlmaner@columbiacountyga.gov Animal Services Manager Linda Glasscock 706.541.4077 lglasscock@columbiacountyga.gov Rental Facilities and Venues Department Manager Sandy Boner 706.868.3349 sboner@columbiacountyga.gov Promotions and Sales Manager Brian Marshall 706.868.3484 bmarshall@columbiacountyga.gov Marketing Manager Anna Mae Masi 706.650.5034 amasi@columbiacountyga.gov Executive Director, Convention & Visitors Bureau Shelly Blackburn 706.447.7610 sblackburn@choosecolumbiacounty.com County Coordinator Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent Tripp Williams 706.541.4011 tjwilliams@columbiacountyga.gov
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Experience Evans
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Patriots Park
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Bobby Waters Gym
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Rental Facilities
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Library
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Animal Services
Calendar
4-H and UGA Extension
Youth Sports
In Memory & Camping
Parks Map
Parks Information
Community Events
Programs & Events
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COMMUNITY & LEISURE SERVICES
Experience Columbia County Each year, the Columbia County Community Events team welcomes over 100,000 patrons to more than 30 events, all held in parks throughout Columbia County. From familiar holiday events such as the annual Easter Egg Scramble and BOOM! in the Park, to family-friendly movie nights and markets, there is something for everyone! 2020 will not be the exception. Here’s what’s ahead:
Experience Evans April 3-5 Back by popular demand is the World’s Largest Bounce House – Big Bounce America!
will be held every other Saturday morning on Evans Town Center Boulevard during the Spring and Fall. Beginning April 4th, local producers, artisans and small businesses will be on site selling their goods and merchandise. Patrons will also be treated to live music and various children’s activities. A full schedule for the Market can be found online.
2019’s nearly sold-out event is even BIGGER and better in 2020. This year, The Big Bounce America will be joined by The Giant, the World’s Longest Inflatable Obstacle Course! On April 3rd, 4th and 5th, patrons will be able to attend a 3-hour session during which they will have access to both of these attractions as well as the popular Bounce Village. Allages and adult-only sessions will be offered. The event will be rounded out with vendors, live music, face painting, a petting zoo, train rides, margarita bars and more. Shoes off, party on! Tickets are on sale now.
May – June
April – June, October – December
May 30
The Evans Market, formerly the Columbia County Farmers Market,
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Two old favorites are back – Blues, Brews, & BBQ and Summer Beach Blast! These crowd-
pleasing events will be included in Columbia County’s 2020 Summer Concert Series! Invite your friends to spend an afternoon in Margaritaville and dance in the sand while you soak in the sounds of summer. Ticket information coming soon.
Pops in the Park - Classic Rock Edition.
Join us for a night with Columbia County Schools’ best and brightest musicians, led by guest conductors Wes York and Dr. Cynthia Johnson-Turner, Director of Bands at UGA. This annual event will feature the sounds of classic rock
and promises to be a memorable experience, not only for those lucky enough to take the stage, but also for those in attendance. Come and enjoy an interactive musical experience as well as family-friendly activities and a fireworks finale. Headline act to be announced in the Spring. Additional information can be found online.
Experience Grovetown April - October
May 27 – June 24
The Saturday Cinema series is coming to the brand NEW Gateway Park! Once a month, enjoy
Looking for an affordable outing this Summer? Columbia County’s Soakin’ Summer Series is the perfect solution! Water slides, train rides, face
family friendly movies and children’s activities for FREE. This year’s movie lineup includes: Jurassic Park Marathon – Jurassic Park III, Jurassic World & Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Toy Story 4, live action Lion King, live action Aladdin, Onward, live action Mulan, Frozen & Frozen 2.
painting, matinee movie and more! Each Wednesday from May 27th – June 24th, join us at Gateway Park for a super soakin’ blast!
*Tickets and/or additional information about each event, as well as all others throughout the 2020 calendar year, can be found at www.experiencecolumbiacounty.com.
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Parks Information Columbia County
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Restrooms Soccer Tennis Walking/Jogging Trail
Baseball/Softball Football/Lacrosse Tennis Court Playground
Cross Country Course Pavilion Rentals
BMX Biking Soccer Skatepark
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EVANS TOWNE CENTER PARK
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HARLEM PARK
385 Church Street, Harlem Baseball/Softball Tennis Court
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LAKESIDE PARK
2000 Panther Way, Evans Athletic Fields Tennis Courts Playground
Pavilion Rentals Walking/Jogging Path (around pond)
Memorial Wall Amphitheater Splash Pad Playgrounds
PATRIOTS PARK
Tennis Courts Soccer Fields Football Fields Walking/Jogging Trail
REED CREEK NATURE PARK & INTERPRETIVE CENTER Science Center Boardwalk Like Nature Trail
Garden Back Porch
RIVERSIDE PARK
4331 Hardy McManus Road, Evans
212 Partnership Drive, Grovetown
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MEMORIAL GARDENS
3820 Park Lane, Martinez
Pavilion Rentals Bike Rentals Dog Park
GATEWAY PARK
Playground Aquatic Playground Running/Walking Path Pavilions Rentals
Playground Tennis Court
Baseball/Softball (8 fields) Disc Golf Course Gymnasium Pavilion Rentals Playgrounds
7016 Evans Towne Center Blvd, Evans
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Baseball/Softball Basketball Picnic Rentals
5445 Columbia Road, Grovetown
EUCHEE CREEK GREENWAY
Lady A Pavilion Playground Splash Pad Running/Walking Path
LONNIE MORRIS, SR. PARK
7022 Evans Towne Center Blvd, Evans
www.ecgreenway.com
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PARKS & RECREATION
1951 Appling Harlem Highway, Appling
BLANCHARD WOODS PARK 4600 Blanchard Woods Road, Evans
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BLANCHARD PARK
4541 Dewey Drive, Martinez
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Open Meadow For Events & Passive Recreation
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SAVANNAH RAPIDS PARK
3300 Evans-to-Locks Road, Martinez
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Playground Pavilion Rentals
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Pavilion Rentals Playground Tennis Courts Sand Volleyball Court
Baseball/Softball Dog Park Kayak/Canoe/Paddle Fishing Pier Boat Launch
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Biking/Walking/Jogging Trail Fishing Kayak/Canoe/Paddle Boarding Canal
Pavilion Rentals Rentable Rooms/Venues Playground Historical Site
WILDWOOD PARK
3780 Dogwood Lane, Appling Running/Walking Path Pavilion/Shelters Restrooms
Beach Boating/Boat Launch Camping Disc Golf
Fishing Lake Pavilion Rentals
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CALENDAR
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Events
For more details visit: www.experiencecolumbiacounty.com Free Event!
The Big Bounce America
Blues, Brews, & BBQ and Summer Beach Blast
April 3-5
Back by popular demand! Dates and lineup will be announced soon!
Evans Towne Center Park 2019’s nearly sold-out event is even BIGGER and better in 2020. This year, The Big Bounce America will be joined by The Giant, the World’s Longest Inflatable Obstacle Course! Tickets are on sale now at experienceevans.com Free Event!
Easter Egg Scramble April 11
Gateway Park Columbia County’s Annual Easter Egg Scramble will be at the ALL NEW Gateway Park! TENS OF THOUSANDS of eggs will be scattered on the grounds as kids SCRAMBLE to find them.
Free Event!
Soakin’ Summer Series May 27 June 3, 10, 17, 24
Gateway Park
Each Wednesday from May 27th – June 24th, join us at Gateway Park for a super soakin’ blast!
Saturday Cinemas Free Event! April 25, May 23 & June 27
Gateway Park
The Saturday Cinema series is coming to the brand NEW Gateway Park! Once a month, enjoy familyfriendly movies and children’s activities for FREE.
Evans Market Free Event! April 4 & 18 May 2, 16, 30 June 13 & 27
Evans Town Center Blvd Local producers, artisans and small businesses will be on site selling their goods and merchandise on ETC Blvd. Every other Saturday morning during the Spring and Fall
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Pops in the Park: Classic Rock Edition May 30
Evans Towne Center Park Come and enjoy an interactive musical experience as well as family-friendly activities and a fireworks finale. Headline act to be announced in the Spring. *Tickets and/or additional information about each event above, as well as all others throughout the 2020 calendar year, can be found at www.experiencecolumbiacounty.com
CALENDAR
Programs & Events Columbia County
SPRING/SUMMER 2020
Community Events
Parks & Recreation
Animal Services
Libraries
Other
*Rented Event or ^Registration Required Outside Promoter Prior to Attendance ~Hosted at Grovetown Library if open at that time
Highlighted Events
ADULT GUITAR
FIBER ARTS CRAFT & CHAT
2nd & 4th Tuesday, Columbia County Library (Meets 6pm, no beginner lessons)
January-March: Euchee Creek Library - 2nd & 4th Weds Columbia County Library - 1st & 4th Thurs April-June: Columbia County Library - 1st & 4th Thurs Grovetown Library - 2nd & 4th Weds
Euchee Creek Library - Jan-Mar, Tuesdays 10:30am Col. County Library - Apr-June, Tuesdays 10:30am
ESTATE PLANNING & ELDER CARE
TECHNOLOGY CLASS
CHILD ENRICHMENT
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
AARP TAX HELP
February, March, April till 15th Columbia County Library - Tues, Thurs, Sat 10am Euchee Creek Library - Mon 10am
BABY & ME
Feb -May, Every Tuesday, Harlem Library and Euchee Creek Library~
JANUARY
1st & 3rd Thursday, Columbia County Library (Walk-in lessons at 4pm, Club meets at 6pm)
TEEN GUITAR
Every 2nd Friday at 11am, Columbia County Library
Euchee Creek Library - Jan-Mar, every 2nd Mon Grovetown Library - April-June, every 2nd Mon
Euchee Creek Library - Every Friday, Jan-Mar Grovetown Library - Every Friday, Apr-Jun
TINY TOTS STORY TIME (AGES 2-4) Every Monday at 10am, Reed Creek Park
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Cricut Crafts & Hacks Club Columbia County Library
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Minecraft Club Euchee Creek Library
1-Feb 17
Winter Learning Program: Game On in progress Columbia County Library
7
Photography Basics^ Columbia County Library
11
2
Raspberry Pi I & II^ Columbia County Library
9-Feb 13
13
Chess II^ Columbia County Library
6
Pinochle Columbia County Library
Homeschool Nature Explorers (ages 5-7) Thursdays Reed Creek Park
Saturday Pet Adoptions Columbia County Animal Services
14
Baby Explorers Columbia County Library
6
Young Makers Columbia County Library
9-Feb 13
14
Geocaching Columbia County Library
6
Super Novas Science Club^ Euchee Creek Library
Homeschool Science & Nature Club (ages 8-11) Thursdays Reed Creek Park
Chess I^ Columbia County Library
9-Feb 13
14
6
Afterschool Nature Explorers (ages 5-7) Thursdays Reed Creek Park
Photography Fundamentals^ Columbia County Library Open Sewing^ Harlem Library
7-Feb 11
Homeschool Nature Explorers (ages 5-7) Tuesdays Reed Creek Park
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Beginner Crochet Euchee Creek Library
15
Crafternoon^ Harlem Library
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Book Club Harlem Library
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Music Together Columbia County Library
16
Adult Time Out^ Euchee Creek Library
16
Teen Crafternoon^ Columbia County Library
7-Feb 11
Homeschool Science & Nature Club (ages 8-11) Tuesdays Reed Creek Park
7-Feb 11
Afterschool Nature Explorers (ages 8-11) Tuesdays Reed Creek Park
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Gadget Help with Alex Columbia County Library
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Teen Graphic Novel Group Euchee Creek Library
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Giant Candy Land Columbia County Library
9
Canasta Columbia County Library
9
Teen Drawing Club Columbia County Library
9
Crochet Class^ Harlem Library
10
Technology Class^ Euchee Creek Library
10
Estate Planning & Elder Care^ Columbia County Library
11
Really Cool Reptiles (ages 5+) Reed Creek Park
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Programs & Events
Community Events
Parks & Recreation
Animal Services
Libraries
Other
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Technology Class^ Euchee Creek Library
FEBRUARY
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Bingo for Books^ Harlem Library
1
Cut the Cable: Basics of Cord Cutting^ Columbia County Library
3
Pinochle Columbia County Library
3
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*Rented Event or ^Registration Required Outside Promoter Prior to Attendance ~Hosted at Grovetown Library if open at that time
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Pete the Cat Valentine Party Columbia County Library
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Fishing for Trey Tournament Wildwood Park*
Young Makers Columbia County Library
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Super Novas Science Club^ Euchee Creek Library
Winter Learning Program ends Columbia County Library
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Morris Museum Columbia County Library
17
Introduction to Basic Coding Scratch Class^ Columbia County Library
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Pinochle Columbia County Library
17
Makerspace Columbia County Library
19
Computer Boot Camp II^ Columbia County Library
19
Beginner Crochet Euchee Creek Library
19
Crafternoon^ Harlem Library
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Book Club Harlem Library
20
Gadget Help with Alex Columbia County Library
20
Adult Time Out^ Euchee Creek Library
CHC Winter Individual Fishing Tournament Wildwood Park*
21
On the Same Page Bookclub Euchee Creek Library
23
Canasta Columbia County Library
4
23
Makerspace Columbia County Library
Teen Graphic Novel Group Euchee Creek Library
4
23
Crochet Class^ Harlem Library
Cricut Crafts & Hacks Club Columbia County Library
5
24
Genealogy 101^ Columbia County Library
Beginner Crochet Euchee Creek Library
6
24
Gadget Help Euchee Creek Library
Teen Trivia Night Columbia County Library
6
25
FLW High School Fishing Tournament Wildwood Park*
Emergency Prep^ Columbia County Library
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Technology Class^ Euchee Creek Library
8
25
Migration, Hibernation and Winter Adaptations (ages 5+) Reed Creek Park
Forest Foray (ages 5+) Reed Creek Park
8
Minecraft Club Euchee Creek Library
25
CreativeSpace Euchee Creek Library
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Tiny Tot Storytime Reed Creek Park
Saturday Pet Adoptions Columbia County Animal Services Building Club Columbia County Library
20
27
Gardening in Augusta Lecture Series Columbia County Library
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YouTube^ Columbia County Library
Score Workshop Series^ Columbia County Library
20
27
Makerspace Columbia County Library
11
Open Sewing^ Harlem Library
Internet Safety^ Columbia County Library
20
27
Chess III^ - Library Chess Tournament Columbia County Library
12
Computer Boot Camp I^ Columbia County Library
Teen Crafternoon^ Columbia County Library
21
27
Accountability Club^ Columbia County Library
13
Crochet Class^ Harlem Library
Bingo for Books^ Harlem Library
21-23
28
Open Sewing^ Harlem Library
13
Canasta Columbia County Library
ACO Augusta Major* Col. County Exhbition Center
22
28
Accountability Club^ Columbia County Library
13
Teen Drawing Club Columbia County Library
Really Cool Reptiles Reed Creek Park
22
28
Gadget Help Columbia County Library
13
Internet Buying & Selling^ Columbia County Library
CreativeSpace Euchee Creek Library
14
Gardening in Augusta Lecture Series Columbia County Library
28
Advanced Photography^ Columbia County Library
Estate Planning & Elder Care^ Columbia County Library
24
31
Technology Class^ Euchee Creek Library
24
Scratch 2: Let’s Make a Game!^ Columbia County Library
10
Download the MyCounty: Columbia County App for up-to-date county information
24
American Girl Crafting Night Columbia County Library
24
Accountability Club^ Columbia County Library
25
Open Sewing^ Harlem Library
4
Beginner Crochet Euchee Creek Library~
4
Microsoft Excel^ Columbia County Library
5
Birding Columbia County Library
6-8
Big Bass Tour Wildwood Park* Chocolate Festival (all ages) Reed Creek Park
25
Accountability Club^ Columbia County Library
27
Crochet Class^ Harlem Library
7
27
Science & Coffee Hour (Ages 15+) Reed Creek Park
10
Open Sewing^ Harlem Library
10
27
On the Same Page Bookclub Euchee Creek Library
Library Resources & Apps^ Columbia County Library
10
27
Canasta Columbia County Library
Building Club Columbia County Library
10
27
Makerspace Columbia County Library
Chess II^ Columbia County Library
11
27
Blogging^ Columbia County Library
Microsoft PowerPoint^ Columbia County Library
11
28
Genealogy Class: Find a Grave^ Columbia County Library
Introduction to Email^ Columbia County Library
12
Crochet Class^ Harlem Library
28
Gadget Help Euchee Creek Library
12
29
Aiken Electric WIRE Fishing Tournament Wildwood Park*
Science & Coffee Hour (ages 15+) Reed Creek Park
12
Gadget Help with Alex Columbia County Library
12
Canasta Columbia County Library
12
Teen Drawing Club Columbia County Library
12
Instagram & Snapchat^ Columbia County Library
13
Estate Planning & Elder Care^ Columbia County Library
MARCH 2
Pinochle Columbia County Library
2
Young Makers Columbia County Library
2
Super Novas Science Club^ Euchee Creek Library~
3
Geocaching^ Columbia County Library
14
3
Teen Graphic Novel Group Euchee Creek Library~
High School Regional Fishing Tournament Wildwood Park*
3
Cricut Crafts & Hacks Club Columbia County Library
14
Minecraft Club Euchee Creek Library~
3
Chess I^ Columbia County Library
14
Saturday Pet Adoptions Columbia County Animal Services
4
Microsoft Word^ Columbia County Library
16
Morris Museum Columbia County Library
16
Pinochle Columbia County Library
11
16
Makerspace Columbia County Library
17Apr 28
Homeschool Nature Explorers (ages 5-7) Tuesdays Reed Creek Park
17Apr 28
Homeschool Science & Nature Club (ages 8-11) Tuesdays Reed Creek Park
17Apr 28
Afterschool Nature Explorers (ages 8-11) Tuesdays Reed Creek Park
17
Chess III^ - Library Chess Tournament Columbia County Library
18
Facebook Fun & Safety^ Columbia County Library
18
Beginner Crochet Euchee Creek Library~
18
Google School^ Columbia County Library
18
Crafternoon^ Harlem Library
19
Book Club Harlem Library
19-21
TaxSlayer Border Classic Soccer Blanchard Woods Park*
19Apr 30
Homeschool Nature Explorers (ages 5-7) Thursdays Reed Creek Park
19Apr 30
Homeschool Science & Nature Club (ages 8-11) Thursdays Reed Creek Park
19Apr 30
Afterschool Nature Explorers (ages 5-7) Thursdays Reed Creek Park
19
Adult Time Out^ Euchee Creek Library~
19
Score Workshop Series^ Columbia County Library
19
Library Resources & Apps^ Columbia County Library
19
Teen Crafternoon^ Columbia County Library
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Programs & Events
Community Events
Parks & Recreation
Animal Services
Libraries
Other
*Rented Event or ^Registration Required Outside Promoter Prior to Attendance ~Hosted at Grovetown Library if open at that time
6
Pinochle Columbia County Library
17
Bingo for Books^ Harlem Library
6
Young Makers Columbia County Library
18
7
Teddy Bear Picnic Columbia County Library
Really Cool Reptiles (Ages 5+) Reed Creek Park
7
Geocaching^ Columbia County Library
18
Creek Exploration (ages 5+) Reed Creek Park
Bingo for Books^ Harlem Library
7
Teen Graphic Novel Group Grovetown Library
18
Evans Market Evans Town Center Blvd.
CreativeSpace Euchee Creek Library~
Cricut Crafts & Hacks Club Columbia County Library
CreativeSpace Grovetown Library
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7
18
Skeeter Bass Challenge Wildwood Park*
Raspberry Pi I & II^ Columbia County Library
Morris Museum Columbia County Library
22
8
20
Open Sewing^ Harlem Library
9
20
Pinochle Columbia County Library
24
Crochet Class^ Harlem Library
Eco Lunch & Learn^ Columbia County Library
Canasta Columbia County Library
Makerspace Columbia County Library
25
9
20
26
Crochet Class^ Harlem Library
9
Teen Drawing Club Columbia County Library
21
Photography Fundamentals^ Columbia County Library
10
Estate Planning & Elder Care^ Columbia County Library
21
26
On the Same Page Bookclub Euchee Creek Library~
Earth Day Party Columbia County Library
Canasta Columbia County Library
Easter Egg Scramble Gateway Park
Chess II^ Columbia County Library
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11
21
Makerspace Columbia County Library
Minecraft Club Grovetown Library
Eco Lunch & Learn^ Columbia County Library
26
11
22
Leader of the Pack Fishing Tournament Wildwood Park*
11
23
28
Saturday Pet Adoptions Columbia County Animal Services
On the Same Page Bookclub Grovetown Library
Gardening in Augusta Lecture Series Columbia County Library
14
23
Canasta Columbia County Library
30
Open Sewing^ Harlem Library
30-31
Photography Basics^ Columbia County Library
Makerspace Columbia County Library
Accountability Club^ Columbia County Library
14
23
14
23
Cut the Cable: Basics of Cord Cutting^ Columbia County Library
31
Flower Power Party Columbia County Library
Building Club Columbia County Library
14
Chess I^ Columbia County Library
23
Crochet Class^ Harlem Library
15
Crafternoon^ Harlem Library
24
Genealogy Class: Dating Old Photos^ Columbia County Library
25
Saturday Cinema Gateway Park
26
Georgia Team Trail Fishing Tournament Wildwood Park*
19
Cinderella Around the World Columbia County Library
19
Cut the Cable: Basics of Cord Cutting^ Columbia County Library
20-21
Top Six Fishing Tournament Wildwood Park*
20
APRIL 1
Beginner Crochet Grovetown Library
15
Beginner Crochet Grovetown Library
3-5
The Big Bounce America Evans Towne Center Park
16
Adult Time Out^ Grovetown Library
4
Tommy Shaw Memorial Fishing Tournament Wildwood Park*
16
Score Workshop Series^ Columbia County Library
16
Teen Crafternoon^ Columbia County Library
27
Gardening in Augusta Lecture Series Columbia County Library
16
Book Club Harlem Library
27-28
Accountability Club^ Columbia County Library
4
Evans Market Evans Town Center Blvd.
6
Chalk the Walk Columbia County Library
12
Download the MyCounty: Columbia County App for up-to-date county information
28
Advanced Photography^ Columbia County Library
14
Teen Drawing Club Columbia County Library
27
Eco Lunch & Learn^ Columbia County Library
28
Chess III^ - Library Chess Tournament Columbia County Library
14
Crochet Class^ Harlem Library
27
Soakin’ Summer Series Gateway Park
28
Open Sewing^ Harlem Library
15
Bingo for Books^ Harlem Library
28
16
Thunder Over Evans Evans Towne Center Park*
On the Same Page Bookclub Grovetown Library
16
Evans Market Evans Town Center Blvd.
28
Canasta Columbia County Library
16
Creek Exploration (ages 5+) Reed Creek Park
28
Makerspace Columbia County Library
16
CreativeSpace Grovetown Library
28
Crochet Class^ Harlem Library
18
Gardening in Augusta Lecture Series Columbia County Library
30
FLW BFL - Savannah River Division Fishing Tournament Wildwood Park*
MAY 2
Evans Market Evans Town Center Blvd.
2
Wetland Walk (ages 5+) Reed Creek Park
4
Pinochle Columbia County Library
4
Young Makers Columbia County Library
4
Super Novas Science Club^ Grovetown Library
18
Morris Museum Columbia County Library
30
Evans Market Evans Town Center Blvd.
5
Microsoft Word^ Columbia County Library
18
Pinochle Columbia County Library
30
5
Teen Graphic Novel Group Grovetown Library
18
Makerspace Columbia County Library
Pops in the Park Classic Rock Evans Towne Center Park
5
Cricut Crafts & Hacks Club Columbia County Library
18
Accountability Club^ Columbia County Library
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6
Computer Boot Camp I^ Columbia County Library
19
Microsoft PowerPoint^ Columbia County Library
1
Pinochle Columbia County Library
6
Beginner Crochet Grovetown Library
20
Crafternoon^ Harlem Library
1-5
8
Estate Planning & Elder Care^ Columbia County Library
20
Emergency Prep^ Columbia County Library
CSRA Outdoor Adventure Camp (ages 12-14) Reed Creek Park
1
20
Internet Safety^ Columbia County Library
Young Makers Columbia County Library
1
20
Beginner Crochet Grovetown Library
Super Novas Science Club^ Grovetown Library
21
Book Club Harlem Library
2
Keith Karnok: Ventriloquist/Magician Grovetown Library
21
Adult Time Out^ Grovetown Library
2
Keith Karnok: Ventriloquist/Magician Columbia County Library
21
Score Workshop Series^ Columbia County Library
2
Teen Graphic Novel Group Grovetown Library
22
Gadget Help Grovetown Library
2
Cricut Crafts & Hacks Club Columbia County Library
23
Saturday Cinema Gateway Park
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Soakin’ Summer Series Gateway Park
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Open Sewing^ Harlem Library
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Google School^ Columbia County Library
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Accountability Club^ Columbia County Library
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Introduction to Email^ Columbia County Library
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YouTube^ Columbia County Library
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Clark Hill Memorial Fishing Tournament Wildwood Park*
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Minecraft Club Grovetown Library
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Saturday Pet Adoptions Columbia County Animal Services
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Open Sewing^ Harlem Library
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Microsoft Excel^ Columbia County Library
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Building Club Columbia County Library
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Computer Boot Camp II^ Columbia County Library
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Canasta Columbia County Library
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Programs & Events
Community Events
Parks & Recreation
Animal Services
Libraries
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Beginner Crochet Grovetown Library
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Library Resources & Apps^ Columbia County Library
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Facebook Fun & Safety Columbia County Library
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Other
*Rented Event or ^Registration Required Outside Promoter Prior to Attendance ~Hosted at Grovetown Library if open at that time
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Saturday Pet Adoptions Columbia County Animal Services
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Makerspace Columbia County Library
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Wetland Adventure Camp (ages 5-7) Reed Creek Park
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Simply Science Fridays: It’s a Small World: Cells! (ages 8+) Reed Creek Park
Open Sewing^ Harlem Library
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Morris Museum Columbia County Library
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Gadget Help Grovetown Library
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Building Club Columbia County Library
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Pinochle Columbia County Library
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Saturday Cinema Gateway Park
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Soakin’ Summer Series Gateway Park
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Makerspace Columbia County Library
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Evans Market Evans Town Center Blvd.
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Scratch I & II Columbia County Library
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Soakin’ Summer Series Gateway Park
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Beginner Crochet Grovetown Library
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Crochet Class^ Harlem Library
Sizzling Summer Saturdays: Creek Exploration (ages 5+) Reed Creek Park
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Nocturnal Thursdays: All About Frogs Reed Creek Park
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Birding Columbia County Library
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Crafternoon^ Harlem Library
Sizzling Summer Saturdays: Egg Drop or Bust Reed Creek Park
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Book Club Harlem Library
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Wetland Adventure Camp (ages 8-11) Reed Creek Park
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Adult Time Out^ Grovetown Library
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Gardening in Augusta Lecture Series Columbia County Library
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Canasta Columbia County Library
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Chess III^ - Library Chess Tournament Columbia County Library
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Teen Drawing Club Columbia County Library
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Score Workshop Series^ Columbia County Library
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Accountability Club^ Columbia County Library
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Internet Shopping & Digital Couponing^ Columbia County Library
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Gadget & Gift Ideas Columbia County Library
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Gadget Help with Alex Columbia County Library
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Simply Science Fridays: Acids and Bases (ages 8+) Reed Creek Park
Bingo for Books^ Harlem Library
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Estate Planning & Elder Care^ Columbia County Library
Open Sewing^ Harlem Library
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Soakin’ Summer Series Gateway Park
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Evans Market Evans Town Center Blvd.
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Eco Lunch & Learn Columbia County Library
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Sizzling Summer Saturdays: Creek Exploration (ages 5+) Reed Creek Park
Crochet Class^ Harlem Library
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Sizzling Summer Saturdays: Really Cool Reptiles (ages 5+) Reed Creek Park
Nocturnal Thursdays: Beneficial Bats Reed Creek Park
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On the Same Page Bookclub Grovetown Library
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Minecraft Club Grovetown Library
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Canasta Columbia County Library
Download the MyCounty: Columbia County App for up-to-date county information
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YOUTH Sports
Registration for spring sports will run January 27th through February 7th. The list of offerings for Spring sports are as follows: T-ball – Coed 4Tball and 5/6 Tball Baseball – 7/8 Coach pitch up to 13-14 Softball – 7/8 Coach pitch up to 13/14 Soccer – U6 to U18
Volleyball – Girls 9-15 Tennis – Ages 6-15 Flag Football – Age Divisions TBD
Evaluations will be held for all leagues (except tennis) for ages 9 and up.
• Summer Basketball for ages 9-15 will register April 20th – May 1st, 2020. All games and practices will be held at Bobby Waters Gymnasium at Patriots Park • Fall Sports Registration will run from July 27th – August 7th, 2020. Sport offerings for the fall season include Football, Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, and Tennis
SUMMER Camps Registration begins April 20th and closes one week prior to the camp or whenever full. June 1-5 - Baseball and Tennis June 8-12 – Football and Volleyball June 15-19 – Soccer and Tennis June 22-26 – Basketbal and Softball
July 6-1- Soccer and Tennis July 13-17 – Basketball July 20-24 – Soccer
Easy Online Registration: columbiacountyga.gov/sports
• In-Person registration is also available at Patriots Park during the registration period from 8 AM – 5 PM • More information on website or call (706) 863-7523
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Patriots Park BOBBY WATERS GYM
Membership & Prices Individual Membership- $125 for 12 months or $70 for 6 months Family Membership- $200 for 12 months or $125 for 6 months Senior Individual Membership (Age 55 or over)- $60 for 12 months or $30 for 6 months Senior Family Membership (Age 55 or over)- $100 for 12 months or $50 for 6 months Student Membership (Age 24 or younger with valid School ID)- $50 for 12 months Non-member/Guest fee- $5 per day for each non-member/guest
Yoga $5 per class Details: Mary Ellen Smith 706.829.1200
Yin Yoga & Tea (Mondays 10:30am – 11:30am) Enjoy stretching, bending and breathing through slow and wonderful deep stretches that targets connective tissue (fascia). Very fine selections of tea with some munchies are offered for your pleasure. Classic yoga (Wednesdays 10:30am – 11:30am) Come and learn to be present in each moment with each posture and leave relaxed, refreshed and renewed.
Aerobics $6 per class, $40 for 10 classes, $75 for 20 classes Details: Maggie 443.794.3878 or Muriel 706.220.0016
Step Aerobics (Mondays and Thursdays 5:00pm – 5:45pm) Enjoy a fun, energetic workout, while increasing your endurance, strength and overall cardiovascular fitness level. Strength and Stretch Aerobics (Tuesdays 5:00pm – 6:15pm) This class uses resistance bands, weights, and fitness balls to tone and sculpt your entire body. The class finishes off with a segment of abdominal work and stretching.
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Warrior Jiu-Jitsu MMA Academy Details: Bobby Wilson 706.799.3201, low monthly rate
Youth Warriors (8-12yrs) (Mondays and Thursdays 6:00pm – 7:00pm and Saturday 10:00am – 11:00am) Teen & Adult (13 and up) (Mondays and Thursdays 7:00pm – 8:30pm and Saturday 11:00am – 12:30pm) Competition Prep Class (Saturdays 12:30pm – 1:00pm) Martial Arts helps develop self-discipline and focus in all age groups. Come have some fun learning how to throw a punch and kick, take someone to the ground to grapple and defend yourself when needed.
Pickleball To improve your Strength, Balance and Pickleball skills. Come join us at Patriots Park on M/W/F mornings at 9am! (No Pickleball Experience Required) For more information, visit www.124pickleball.com
HOURS OF OPERATION Monday – Friday................... 7am – 9pm Saturday.............................. 9am – 5pm Sunday (members only)........ 12pm – 1pm Sunday................................ 1pm – 6pm
RESOURCE
RENTAL FACILITIES
Columbia County Rental Facilities Savannah Rapids Pavilion 3300 Evans to Locks Rd, Martinez A multi-purpose banquet/conference center accommodating groups as small as 12 to as large as 500 (for standing receptions). From the Sycamore Room to the White Oak room, this venue can fill all of your needs! Thinking of something outside? Consider the Dance Pavilion, dating back to the 1880s, the Dining Hall, or the historic BBQ Pit.
Columbia County Exhibition Center 212 Partnership Drive, Grovetown Planning a corporate outing or trade show? Consider this venue! The beautiful reception and pre-function areas greet visitors with high ceilings and grand Palladian windows. Specially designed carpet with neutral colors offers the opportunity for casual or formal events alike. No matter what type of large event you are planning, this open trade show space offers 34’ high ceilings with light colored walls and finished concrete flooring which is perfect for various exhibitions, tournaments, and forums alike. This area can seat up to 1,250 guests, theater style, or up to 75 10’ x 10’ trade show booths. Two separate concession areas can accommodate events with up to 2,500 attendees.
Eubank Blanchard Center 6868 Cobbham Road, Appling Looking to get out of town? Built in 1995, this venue is situated a stone’s throw away from Pollard’s Corner in Appling, GA. It is an intimate venue, perfect for small parties, family reunions, weddings and receptions. The interior has a capacity of 75 seated; however, the construction of a covered pavilion offers seating for an additional 28 guests at picnic tables.
To learn more about rental facilities the county has to offer, visit columbiacountyga.gov/venues or call 706.868.3349.
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RESOURCE
LIBRARY
Summer Learning 2020 Imagine Your Story Featured Library Events Fairy Tales/Mythology/Fantasy Dates TBD Over 5,000 children, teens and adults participated for in 2019 Universe of Stories summer learning event. Make plans this summer to join us for our 2020 program! AARP Tax-Aide with TCE & VITA Feb. 1 through April 15. The program offers free tax preparation assistance. Tax-Aide has helped more than 68 million low- and moderate-income taxpayers. You don’t have to be an AARP member, and there’s no age requirement to get tax help from IRS-certified volunteers. Must qualify for one of the following programs: • Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) A federal grant program provides tax preparation assistance to those 60 and older from IRS-certified volunteers. • Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) A federal grant program, IRS-certified VITA volunteers provide tax preparation services to older Americans, low- and moderate-income filers, people with disabilities and those with limited English language skills. Generally, taxpayers must have an annual income below $55,000 to qualify. • Columbia County Library This assistance begins on February 1st and is offered every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at the Columbia County Library through April 14 - 9am – 3pm
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2020 Census The Columbia County libraries in Evans, Grovetown and Harlem are proud to partner with the 2020 Census to provide a location to those who need internet access to complete their 2020 Census. Visit one of these three libraries this spring if you do not have access to the internet at home. Our circulation staff will be happy to assist you in logging in to complete your census. These are some of the many programs offered inside of the Columbia County libraries each month. For more information on a specific event, please visit www.gchrl.org.
Animal Services
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Adoptions or Lost Animals!
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App and Website: My County: Columbia County App in your App Store www.Columbiacountyga.gov/community/animals Tours available for children’s groups and schools. We are always looking for volunteers! Whether it is to give our animals some TLC, help feed and clean or work on adoption days, there is always a need for your help! Contact Animal Services at 706.541.4077
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RESOURCE
4H AND UGA EXTENSION
4-H and UGA Extension WEB
Extension.uga.edu/county-offices/columbia.html
LOCATION
6420 Pollards Pond Road, Appling, GA (706) 541-4011
OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SERVICES AVAILABLE: Soil Testing - $9 per sample – for home lawns and gardens. Soil analysis can be either e-mailed or mailed and provides the pH W Potassium Zinc, Lime requirement, Phosphorus Magnesium Water Testing – Ponds, House Hold Well, E-Coli test, New Home Loan Closing Test Pesticide License Help Resources for lawn and garden care 4-H Youth Development 4-H Clubs – Clay Pigeon Shooting Sports Club, Rabbit & Cavy Club, Archery Club, Trailblazers Equestrian Club, Robotics Team Family & Consumer Sciences Resources
Visit our website or stop by to learn more about the great offerings provided by the UGA Extension Office in Columbia County.
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Honor our Servicemen and Servicewomen by memorialzing their service for our country. For a one-time fee, dedicate a plaque to be displayed on the Columbia County Military Memorial Wall located behind the Evans Library. Please contact Stephanie Kingdom, Construction & Facilities Management, for more information. Stephanie Kingdom, Project Specialist V 706.312.7131 | skingdom@columbiacountyga.gov
Wildwood Park Camping Open Year-Round Daily Rate: $10-$20 based on camp site or primitive location Season Pass & Discounts Available: Check website for pricing: https://bit.ly/2CHUCec
One of the largest boat ramps on Clarks Hill Lake
The area’s best spot for fishing and boating activities
Pavilions and Picnic Shelters available for rent
Continuously voted the “Best Campground” in Columbia County by Metro Spirit and Columbia County Magazine
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CELEBRATE
Columbia CountyStyle
Mark your calendar for the
21st Annual BOOM! in the Park
Saturday, July 4, 2020 Evans Towne Center Park