The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the annual State of the Community, which will be held on Thursday, September 7 at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center in Evans. This year's event is open to the public and admission is free for all attendees.

The event will kick off at 4:30 p.m. with a business expo, featuring a variety of vendors and exhibits. Attendees can also indulge in delicious offerings from Chick-fil-A Mullins Crossing and the SmokeShow Southern BBQ food trucks stationed out front. The event will have a vibrant atmosphere with opportunities to network and engage. The Chamber will also be accepting canned good donations on behalf of Columbia County Cares food pantry. Donations can be made on the night of the event of brought by the Chamber office ahead of time.

Starting at 6:30 p.m., the program will commence, highlighting insightful updates on the future growth and aspirations of Columbia County. The panel of speakers will include Colonel Reginald Evans, Garrison Commander of Fort Gordon; Dr. Steven Flynt, Superintendent of the Columbia County School District; Debra Moore, City Manager of the City of Harlem; Elaine Matthews, City Administrator of the City of Grovetown and Scott Johnson, County Manager of the Columbia County Board of Commissioners.

Generous support from sponsors is integral to the success of this event. The sponsors for this year's State of the Community Address include the City of Grovetown, Columbia County Board of Commissioners, City of Harlem, AT&T, Gold Cross, Savannah River Mission Completion, Battelle Savannah River Alliance, Peach State Federal Credit Union, Atlanta Gas Light, Development Authority of Columbia County, Ballooneers, WRDW, Columbia County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Beasley Media Group.

Join us for an evening of community engagement and informative discussions. For more information, please reach out to the Columbia County Chamber at 706-651-0018 or visit columbiacountychamber.com.