Thank you to everyone who attended the Public Open House on November 20, 2025, at the Columbia County Exhibition Center to review the Draft Comprehensive Plan. Residents explored plan recommendations by chapter, submitted comments through digital and paper forms, and engaged with the planning team. The feedback gathered will help refine the plan before it's presented to the Board of Commissioners for consideration.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our mobile pop-up events throughout the spring and summer! Hundreds of residents engaged with the project, shared their input on Columbia County's future, and contributed to shaping the comprehensive planning process.

• Sunrise Grill
  Thursday, November 20 (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
  (outside the entrance)
  3830 Washington Road #10
  Martinez, GA 30907

• Evans Towne Center Park
  Wednesday, November 19 (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
  (near the playground)
  7016 Evans Town Center Blvd,
  Evans, GA 30809

• Chick-fil-A @ Mullins Colony
  Wednesday, November 19
  (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
  (at the drive-thru)
  4201 Washington Road
  Evans, GA 30809
  

• Evans Towne Center Park
  Saturday, June 14 (9:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
  (Evans Market)
  7016 Evans Town Center Blvd,
  Evans, GA 30809
  

• Chick-fil-A @ Mullins Colony
  Wednesday, May 21 (3:00 PM - 4:30 PM)
  (at the drive-thru)
  4201 Washington Road
  Evans, GA 30809

• Sunrise Grill
  Thursday, May 22 (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
  (outside the entrance)
  3830 Washington Road #10
  Martinez, GA 30907

• Evans Towne Center Park
  Friday May 23 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
  (near the playground)
  7016 Evans Town Center Blvd
  Evans, GA 30809
  
  

• Evans Towne Center Park
  Wednesday, March 19 (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
  (near the playground)
  7016 Evans Town Center Blvd
  Evans, GA 30809
  
  

• Harlem Library
  Wednesday, March 19 (11 AM -1 PM)
  (in front of the library)
  145 N. Louisville Rd.
  Harlem, GA 30814
  
  

• McAllister’s @ Mullins Colony
  Tuesday, March 18 (2 PM - 4 PM)
  (in front of McAllister’s Deli)
  609 Mullins Colony Dr.
  Evans, GA 30809

The second survey, open from May 15 to August 3, 2025, had 365 respondents. It gathered valuable input on the community's character and needs, building on insights from the first survey to help shape Columbia County's future planning priorities and community vision.

Thank you to the community members who have engaged with and requested self-led community workshop kits. The Foundations for the Future team is grateful to those who have brought together friends, family, and neighbors to gather feedback and share it with county staff. Your grassroots efforts help ensure every voice in Columbia County is heard as we plan for our shared future.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Columbia County Visioning Workshops on Thursday, May 22, at 1:30–3:00 PM or 6:30–8:00 PM in the Columbia County Exhibition Center. We appreciate the time and input from all who attended the afternoon and evening sessions.

Your ideas and feedback are helping shape the foundation for Columbia County’s future. From identifying key priorities to suggesting project ideas, your contributions are essential to this planning process.

The first survey, which was open from March 10 to April 30, 2025, had 539 respondents. It gathered valuable input on Columbia County’s strengths and areas for improvement across key topic areas, including land use, community services, transportation, parks and recreation, and the county’s overall character.

Community members placed 44 pins on the interactive map, identifying assets, priorities, and opportunities across Columbia County. Thank you to everyone who participated in mapping the county's strengths and areas for improvement during Engagement Waves 1 and 2.

Thank you to everyone who joined the project kick-off celebration on March 18, 2025, at the Columbia County Library in Evans. The event brought together residents, local leaders, and community partners to learn about the Foundations for the Future Comprehensive Plan and share their vision for Columbia County's future through interactive activities and discussions.