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The County Compass

Columbia County, GA

Columbia County's guide to news, voices, and perspectives hosted by Scott Johnson, County Manager for Columbia County, Georgia.

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  • Avg 32 min
  • English

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  • S1 · E9
    April 6 · 24 min

    Tournament Preparation & Community Impact

    Masters week is one of the most exciting times of the year for our area. In this week’s episode, we’re taking a closer look at how tournament week impacts Columbia County. The tournament doesn't just bring in the best golfers, it puts more people in our local restaurants, shops, sidewalks and more cars our roads creating a noticeable buzz that can be felt for miles. From county leaders, to traffic control and public safety operators, it takes everyone working together to make sure this week runs smoothly for residents and visitors alike. Join us today for the full story!

  • S1 · E8
    March 30 · 27 min

    House Bill 439 Breakdown

    In this week’s episode, we’re take a closer look at House Bill 439 which just passed the Georgia House and Senate. The next stop is the Governor's desk and then it heads to you, the voters, this November. House Bill 439 gives local governments the necessary tools to help lower property taxes for homeowners. But getting here hasn't been easy. Earlier legislation didn’t make it through, so we worked with our delegation to find other options to move forward and that turned in to House Bill 439. Join us today as we break down what this means, how it would work, what could change and what Columbia County homeowners can expect moving forward.

  • S1 · E7
    March 23 · 31 min

    Traffic and Connectivity

    Ever wonder how traffic flows through Columbia County and what’s being done behind the scenes improve it? In this week’s episode, we take you inside the county’s Intelligent Traffic Network for a deeper look at the technology helping create safer roads. From analyzing traffic patterns to planning road widening projects and signal placement, every decision is driven by real data. We’re also breaking down how traffic cameras, vehicle counts, and system-wide coordination work together to keep things moving efficiently. Plus, you’ll learn how preemption technology gives emergency vehicles priority at traffic signals, helping first responders get where they need to be when seconds count.

  • S1 · E6
    March 16 · 27 min

    Helene Cleanup: One Year Later

    In this week’s episode of the County Compass, we look back at the one-year mark since Columbia County completed it’s response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. From county staff working around the clock to residents stepping up to help their neighbors, the cleanup effort showed what’s possible when everyone shares a common goal. We also highlight the recognition Columbia County has received for these efforts, the lessons we’ve shared with other counties and ways residents can stay informed during severe weather emergencies with our HyperReach emergency notification system. Join us today as we take a look back at resilience, teamwork, and the importance of staying prepared.

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