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• Executive Director Position Vacancy
• Fort Gordon, Microsoft sign deal
• MOX puts area on top 10 list
• Columbia County is one of the 10 best places to retire in Georgia!
• County is recognized as 'entrepreneur friendly'
• Survey Names Georgia No. 1
• 'Money' ranks Martinez high
• Spec building available for interested industrial tenant
• Area's moving on up
• Parts company opens hub
• We're No. 1
• County Explores Possibility of 1800-acre Master Plan around Lewiston
• Earth Fare Health Foods Store Comes to Columbia County
• Development Authority and Chamber to Launch "Entrepreneur Friendly" Initiative
• Club Car named Preferred Supplier for European Golf Course Owners Assoc.
• Columbia County Population Estimate at 106,000
• Lowes Closes in on Debut
• Deere Caught in the Spotlight
• Columbia County School System Ranked 2nd in State
• Spec Building Ground Breaking
• Fort Gordon Retirees Go into Business
• Oil Sands Fuel GIW's Growth
• Labor Force Applauded
• Club Car Jumps to Action to Serve Marines in Iraq

Cost-Effective Labor

Excellent workforce development programs, four area colleges and universities, and a state-renowned local education system have served Columbia County well.  No matter what degree of talent your business is looking for – whether it is manufacturing-based or technology driven – Columbia County has an ample supply of labor to meet your needs. As the table below displays, the educational attainment of Columbia County adults is a reflection of workforce motivation, work ethic and talent:

GA Dept of Community Affairs, 2005