Office located in: Building B 630 Ronald Reagan Dr. Evans, GA 30809 Phone: 706.868.3484 Fax: 706.312.7132 Email: Barry Smith Virtual Tours of Facilities Columbia County to Host 2012 and 2013 Soccer National Championships Passive Recreational Greenspace areas: Virtual tour of Canterbury Virtual tour of Heggies Rock VirtualTour of Rivershire Walk Evans Town Center Park Master Plan Workflow Chart

Barry I. Smith, Division Director

Mission Statement

To provide quality leisure and recreational opportunities for the citizens of Columbia County and to highlight Columbia County as an attractive place to live, work or visit.

Vision

To provide comprehensive programming that accommodates the needsof citizens and visitors, and to enhance the quality of life through enriched leisure and cultural opportunities.

Division Overview

The Community and Leisure Services Division includes the following departments: Rental Facilities and Venues,the Columbia County Regional Visitor Center, Libraries, Recreation,and Community Events. The division also oversees the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to promote the County as a tourist destination with special events scheduled annually.Division management staff serves as County laisons to facilitate monthly meetings for the following Boards and Committees:Recreation Advisory Board, Columbia County Community Events Committee, Columbia County Monument and Public Arts Committee, and the Library Board of Trustees.

Division Goals:  

• To provide top quality recreation and leisure programs
• To increase tourism and public relations for the County
• To provide top quality special events throughout the year to
  bring out of town guests to our community.
• To provide efficient, quality and ethical service to the community
• To promote Columbia County as a meeting and conference destination

If you are a part of a Community Service Organizationand would like more information onwhat opportunities there are forCommunity Service Projects, please contact Barry Smith

The Community and Leisure Services Division consists of the following departments:

Community Events
Email: Stacie Adkins-Community Events Manager

Savannah Rapids Visitor Center
Email: Vickie Mogilefsky-Columbia County Visitor Center Coordinator

Libraries
Email:Mary Lin Maner - County Librarian

Rental Facilities & Venues Department

 

 

Email:Sandra Boner-Rental Facilities & VenuesManager

Recreation Department
Email: Charles Beale-Recreation Department Manager

Columbia County Extension ServiceEmail: Charles Phillips

Board of Elections Email: Deborah Marshall

The Division also works closely with:
Augusta Canal Authority Convention and Visitors Bureau
Columbia County Arts Council Friends of the Library
Columbia County Ballet Augusta Symphony
Stage III Greater Augusta Sports Council