Columbia County
Established by the Georgia State Legislature in 1790, Columbia County is one of the fastest growing and most exciting areas of Georgia. While it was once acknowledged as a sleepy rural suburb of neighboring Augusta, Columbia County has emerged as its own vibrant and economically developed community. Just consider the growth trends since 1970 – the population has grown by roughly 500%!
The unprecedented growth of Columbia County is no coincidence: people are drawn to the area for its quality living and business environment. This fact was made clear in 2005 by CNN/MONEY Magazine, when the publication ranked Evans, GA as one of the very best places to live in America:
CNN/MONEY Magazine (2007) ranked Martinez, GA located in Columbia County as the 76th Best Place to Live in America! and in 2005 ranked Evans, GA another Columbia County city, the 32nd Best Place to Live in America!
In tandem with its rapid population growth, Columbia County attracts first-rate companies of both national and international prominence. The table below highlights some of the top-notch, global manufacturers that have chosen Columbia County as a place to do business.
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Major Manufacturers in Columbia County |
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Company |
Product |
Employees |
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Club Car, Inc. (world headquarters) |
Golf Carts |
907 |
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John Deere Commercial Products |
Tractors |
700 |
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Quebecor World, Inc. |
Commercial Print |
625 |
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Augusta Sportswear, Inc. |
Athletic Apparel/Accessories |
420 |
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Kennametal Industrial Products Group |
Cutting Tool Products |
415 |
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Georgia Iron Works Industries, Inc. |
Slurry Pumps (mining) |
340 |
Source: The Georgia Department of Economic Development Manufacturer’s Directory