Staff presented Resolution 26-28 to renew intergovernmental service-delivery arrangements among Columbia County, Harlem and Grovetown; staff said there are no substantial changes and recommended approval, and the committee moved the item by consent.

Columbia County — Nov 11, 2026

Committee pauses action on proposed moratorium for new data center zoning applications

Nov 11, 2026

County health-plan costs rise as high-cost claims and reinsurance drive increases

Nov 11, 2026

County approves UPS purchase, $310,541 Clarity maintenance and minor contract amendments

Nov 11, 2026

County to enter contract with CSRA Probation Services for magistrate misdemeanor supervision

Nov 11, 2026

Facilities

County adopts fee-schedule debate and awards FF&E bid as Encore Hall readies for 2027 opening

Nov 11, 2026

Appointments

Tawana Bruce recommended to fill DFCS seat; committee moves appointment by consent

Nov 11, 2026

Planning Variances

Planning committee approves several easement encroachments and ancillary dwelling variances

Nov 11, 2026

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What stands out in Columbia County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Columbia County with communities in Georgia or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2024, Columbia County was less favorable than communities of similar population size on workers who walk to work.

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Nov 11Columbia County | Development and Planning Services Committee Meeting (November 10th)Appointment approved by committee (moved by consent).Nov 9The County Compass | Episode 33: The Next Chapter: A Conversation with Alison CouchCouch’s campaign length and intensity Nov 6Planning CommissionCommission approved recommendation with the stated condition.Nov 62026.11.05 Columbia County Planning Commission MeetingApproved both massage operator licenses; recommendation forwarded to applicable permitting processes.

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County approves 6% increase for employee dental plan; county share about $44,616

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County manager Scott Johnson to retire; Couch pledges collaborative handoff

Nov 9, 2026

Chair-elect Couch vows to pursue property tax relief, says she wants no more data centers

Nov 9, 2026

Allison Couch sworn in as Columbia County’s first woman chair-elect outlines tax relief and unity agenda

Nov 9, 2026