Columbia County Community Connections

21 months have passed since Hurricane Helene, but for many in our community, the recovery is still a daily reality. As highlighted in the recent news, the road to completely rebuilding our neighborhoods is far from over.

Whether it’s a family still navigating home repairs or a senior struggling with lingering property damage, Columbia County Community Connections is here for the long haul. Our Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG) application is open and ready to assist those who still need a helping hand.

👉 Apply Here: https://shorturl.at/HDbVf

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Georgia ranks 39th in the nation for child well-being.

The newly released 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book shows a complex picture for our kids. While child poverty dropped to 16%, Georgia’s child health ranking slid to a worrying 45th in the nation.

Behind every single statistic is a child right here in our state. This data underscores exactly why our work at Columbia County Community Connections matters—rankings only improve when we support the whole child and the whole family. Let's work together to change these numbers.

Read the full report and see the data:

Georgia Ranks 39th in the Nation for Child and Family Well-Being Georgia Ranks 39th in the Nation for Child and Family Well-Being June 8, 2026 Print This Post Download this story Health Setbacks Overshadow Economic Gains as Georgia Slips in New Index Child and teen deaths surge faster than the national rate; low birthweight ticks up; and population of uninsured c...

Camp season has been non-stop in the best way, but we have to throw it back to the Ethan Noah Scholarship Award Ceremony!

Because of your incredible support at the Free Your Feels 5K, we were able to do something unforgettable. Not only did we award our top three scholarships, but every single applicant went home with a check to support their future! 🎓✨

A massive congratulations to our top three winners:
🥇 1st Place: Benecio Melendez
🥈 2nd Place: Sofiya Kulyna
🥉 3rd Place: Abigail Paladino

Thank you to our community for making this impact possible, and congrats again to all of our amazing scholars!