Welcome to the official website of the Columbia County Democratic party of Georgia!
Our major goals are to enhance public education, provide universal health care, and maintain public safety. We believe in women's choice, affirmative action, increased minimum wage, recognition of unions as an important aid to labor, campaign finance reform, and environmental protection. We oppose preemptive war but insist that our troops have proper armaments when they are placed in harm's way. We oppose privatization of Social Security and we oppose a ban on gay marriage. Also not fans of kids in cages or the family separation policy at the border. We seek the science needed to survive this pandemic intact.
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Become A Member
Pay Individual dues here:
Pay Family dues here:
Print and mail this application if you don't like online shopping: 20150203-membershipform.pdf
Meetings
CCDP Meetings are typically held on the first Monday of every month, at 6:30 pm at the Columbia County Government Complex, Building A, at 630 Ronald Reagan Drive, Evans, GA 30809. Check out this year’s meeting calendar. The next meeting will be December 5 and elections will be held for executive members.
Latest News
ONCE MORE INTO THE BREACH
TIME TO VOLUNTEER AGAIN
PAID CANVASSING IN COLUMBIA COUNTY https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/543452/
Door Knocking In Augusta https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/543613/
Phonebanking From Anywhere https://www.mobilize.us/gavotes/event/488467/
Phonebank From Atlanta, Join From Anywhere https://www.mobilize.us/gavotes/event/543608/
Sunday Phonebank From Atlanta, Join From Anywhere https://www.mobilize.us/georgiademocrats/event/543609/
TIME TO VOLUNTEER AGAIN
PAID CANVASSING IN COLUMBIA COUNTY https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/543452/
Door Knocking In Augusta https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/543613/
Phonebanking From Anywhere https://www.mobilize.us/gavotes/event/488467/
Phonebank From Atlanta, Join From Anywhere https://www.mobilize.us/gavotes/event/543608/
Sunday Phonebank From Atlanta, Join From Anywhere https://www.mobilize.us/georgiademocrats/event/543609/
STILL HAVE WARNOCK YARD SIGNS
Email Ron at rbatt014@gmail.com to arrange for pickup.
Email Ron at rbatt014@gmail.com to arrange for pickup.
If you need a lift to the polls or know someone that needs one, contact this organization https://rideshare2vote.com/. They will be working close by in Richmond County, so call and see if they'll go a little out of their way for you.
Voting Questions? Call or text the Voter Protection Hotline: 888-730-5816!
UNDERSTANDING SB202
Everyone's heard of it, but no one knows exactly what it has changed. You may hear from some quarters that it changes nothing, but nothing could be further from the truth. Read and scroll through below.
Everyone's heard of it, but no one knows exactly what it has changed. You may hear from some quarters that it changes nothing, but nothing could be further from the truth. Read and scroll through below.
Message from The Chair
Democrats, Assemble!
Good morning, Columbia County Dems!
We worked hard to turn Georgia blue for Joe Biden. Now, we need to work even harder to bring the change needed here at home. We need dedicated Democrats to sign up to make phone calls and canvas neighborhoods with the Coordinated Campaign.
We have also ordered and received some Stacey Abrams flags to wave at intersections in Columbia County in the coming weeks.
It’s time to be visible! It’s time to get out the vote!
Please contact columbiacntydems@aol.com with your interest in volunteering for any or all of these awesome efforts. We look forward to working with all of you to elect Democrats up and down the ticket!
With Resolve,
Elizabeth Hahn, BA, MA, EdS
Chair, Columbia County Democratic Party
Democrats, Assemble!
Good morning, Columbia County Dems!
We worked hard to turn Georgia blue for Joe Biden. Now, we need to work even harder to bring the change needed here at home. We need dedicated Democrats to sign up to make phone calls and canvas neighborhoods with the Coordinated Campaign.
We have also ordered and received some Stacey Abrams flags to wave at intersections in Columbia County in the coming weeks.
It’s time to be visible! It’s time to get out the vote!
Please contact columbiacntydems@aol.com with your interest in volunteering for any or all of these awesome efforts. We look forward to working with all of you to elect Democrats up and down the ticket!
With Resolve,
Elizabeth Hahn, BA, MA, EdS
Chair, Columbia County Democratic Party
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS!
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Elizabeth Boudreaux Elam Gerald
Harlem High Harlem High
UGA GIT
Harlem High Harlem High
UGA GIT
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McKenzie Matthews
Lakeside High
UGA
McKenzie Matthews
Lakeside High
UGA
BOARD OF ELECTIONS MEETINGS
The Columbia County Board of Elections conducts monthly meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 10:30am in the Board of Elections Office conference room. Remember, it's above the early voting floor in the government complex.
The Columbia County Board of Elections conducts monthly meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 10:30am in the Board of Elections Office conference room. Remember, it's above the early voting floor in the government complex.
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS
Below is their schedule for the rest of the year:
Below is their schedule for the rest of the year:
POSTCARDS
The Columbia County Democratic Party encourages you to join the fight to elect Democrats everywhere.
One of the most effective ways to reach voters is through postcards
We are working with the Progressive Turnout Project: https://www.turnoutpac.org/postcards/
We would encourage everyone to go to their website and order as many postcards as they would like, get a group together to write them, and feel like they are doing something constructive to make a difference in this most important election. You can pick the state or states, and pick the message you want to send. The least number of postcards you can order is 100, so share with a friend or friends.
HAVE A POSTCARD PARTY!!!
They will send you the number of postcards you request in 10-12 days, with addresses to copy onto the cards and even a few ideas of what to write in the message box. These cards go to voters who support our cause, but may need some reminding to get out and vote this November. We must show up and show them!!!!! Volunteer writers must provide their own postcard stamps, which can be ordered online. Postcard stamps are 44 cents each.
Don't just sit around wringing your hands - put them to work writing postcards!
Linda Hoogland is our go-to person for this project. For more information contact her at: lhoogland2003@yahoo.com
The Columbia County Democratic Party encourages you to join the fight to elect Democrats everywhere.
One of the most effective ways to reach voters is through postcards
We are working with the Progressive Turnout Project: https://www.turnoutpac.org/postcards/
We would encourage everyone to go to their website and order as many postcards as they would like, get a group together to write them, and feel like they are doing something constructive to make a difference in this most important election. You can pick the state or states, and pick the message you want to send. The least number of postcards you can order is 100, so share with a friend or friends.
HAVE A POSTCARD PARTY!!!
They will send you the number of postcards you request in 10-12 days, with addresses to copy onto the cards and even a few ideas of what to write in the message box. These cards go to voters who support our cause, but may need some reminding to get out and vote this November. We must show up and show them!!!!! Volunteer writers must provide their own postcard stamps, which can be ordered online. Postcard stamps are 44 cents each.
Don't just sit around wringing your hands - put them to work writing postcards!
Linda Hoogland is our go-to person for this project. For more information contact her at: lhoogland2003@yahoo.com
To All Democrats in Columbia County
We have received information regarding redistricting in Columbia County and the State of Georgia. It's important that you all know what State House District, State Senate District, and Columbia County District in which you live. You can go to www.columbiacountyga.gov to find this information. At the top of the page, you'll see "Columbia County District Boundaries Map" in RED. Click on the arrow and then on EXPLORE. Follow the instructions. Enter your address. At the bottom of the page, you'll see "Voter Precincts". Click on each one to see the new district for your address. Other options are "maps on line Columbia County Georgia" or "My Voter Page Georgia". They should have been updated. (All of Columbia County is now in US House District 12 represented by Rick Allen.)
To those who are on the Columbia County Committee:
If your Columbia County District has been changed, please let us know. This could affect what District you represent on the CCDC.
Also, there have been some precinct changes and additions. You should receive a new precinct card if yours has been changed.
If you have any questions, contact us at columbiacntydems@aol.com or call the Columbia County Board of Elections.
We have received information regarding redistricting in Columbia County and the State of Georgia. It's important that you all know what State House District, State Senate District, and Columbia County District in which you live. You can go to www.columbiacountyga.gov to find this information. At the top of the page, you'll see "Columbia County District Boundaries Map" in RED. Click on the arrow and then on EXPLORE. Follow the instructions. Enter your address. At the bottom of the page, you'll see "Voter Precincts". Click on each one to see the new district for your address. Other options are "maps on line Columbia County Georgia" or "My Voter Page Georgia". They should have been updated. (All of Columbia County is now in US House District 12 represented by Rick Allen.)
To those who are on the Columbia County Committee:
If your Columbia County District has been changed, please let us know. This could affect what District you represent on the CCDC.
Also, there have been some precinct changes and additions. You should receive a new precinct card if yours has been changed.
If you have any questions, contact us at columbiacntydems@aol.com or call the Columbia County Board of Elections.
Are you concerned about Georgia SB 202 legislation but aren't sure exactly how it affects your voting rights? Please click on the following link for information:
https://www.gpb.org/news/2021/03/27/what-does-georgias-new-voting-law-sb-202-do
Some of this may change as there are now 8 lawsuits challenging this new law, most recently the US Justice Department.
https://www.gpb.org/news/2021/05/19/here-are-all-the-lawsuits-challenging-georgias-new-voting-law
Do whatever you can to support voting rights in Georgia, be sure you're keeping up with all new information about voting, encourage everyone to register to vote and above all - MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE!
https://www.gpb.org/news/2021/03/27/what-does-georgias-new-voting-law-sb-202-do
Some of this may change as there are now 8 lawsuits challenging this new law, most recently the US Justice Department.
https://www.gpb.org/news/2021/05/19/here-are-all-the-lawsuits-challenging-georgias-new-voting-law
Do whatever you can to support voting rights in Georgia, be sure you're keeping up with all new information about voting, encourage everyone to register to vote and above all - MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE!
ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE COLUMBIA COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
REGARDING THE AUGUSTA JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SPLIT
The Columbia County Democratic Party is to be named a party to the legal challenge of the split of the Augusta Judicial Circuit.
This Judicial Circuit split removes Columbia County from the 150 year old Circuit in order to form its own circuit thereby removing Jared Williams, duly elected District Attorney and nullifying all votes for Jared Williams by voters in Columbia County in the November, 2020 election and appointing a DA by the Governor to the newly formed Columbia County Circuit.
REGARDING THE AUGUSTA JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SPLIT
The Columbia County Democratic Party is to be named a party to the legal challenge of the split of the Augusta Judicial Circuit.
This Judicial Circuit split removes Columbia County from the 150 year old Circuit in order to form its own circuit thereby removing Jared Williams, duly elected District Attorney and nullifying all votes for Jared Williams by voters in Columbia County in the November, 2020 election and appointing a DA by the Governor to the newly formed Columbia County Circuit.
Are you a concerned parent or citizen regarding kids going back to school during a fresh outbreak of COVID ? Drop a line to the Board of Education and let them know how you feel!
STEP UP AND SUPPORT OUR SCHOLARSHIPS!
The Columbia County Democratic Party’s scholarship Committee has been awarding scholarships to seniors in Columbia County since 2010. We have awarded 37 deserving seniors each a $500 scholarship, totaling $18,500. This year, we presented four $500 awards to four deserving high school seniors. We fund the scholarship program almost entirely through donations. We are now able to accept your donations through Paypal.
Thank you to all of you who have contributed throughout the years, and we hope your generosity will continue. This is a worthy cause, and something that all Democrats in Columbia County should embrace.
This is one the more prominent reach-outs to the community from our party. Press the button below to donate.
The Columbia County Democratic Party’s scholarship Committee has been awarding scholarships to seniors in Columbia County since 2010. We have awarded 37 deserving seniors each a $500 scholarship, totaling $18,500. This year, we presented four $500 awards to four deserving high school seniors. We fund the scholarship program almost entirely through donations. We are now able to accept your donations through Paypal.
Thank you to all of you who have contributed throughout the years, and we hope your generosity will continue. This is a worthy cause, and something that all Democrats in Columbia County should embrace.
This is one the more prominent reach-outs to the community from our party. Press the button below to donate.
NOT GETTING PARTY EMAILS?
If you've asked to be put on our email list but haven't been receiving announcements from the Columbia County Democratic Party, please contact columbiacntydems@aol.com. We want to be sure that everyone who wants to be included is on the list. Thank you.
If you've asked to be put on our email list but haven't been receiving announcements from the Columbia County Democratic Party, please contact columbiacntydems@aol.com. We want to be sure that everyone who wants to be included is on the list. Thank you.
NOTES ON BEING A COMMITTEE MEMBER
Attendance
Following election to the County Committee, members are expected to be at every regularly scheduled monthly meeting, unless extenuating circumstances prevent attendance. In the event a member cannot attend a meeting, he or she shall notify the Secretary or the Chair as soon as practical, unless extenuating circumstances prevent that communication. Notification may occur by text, phone call, or email. Every County Committee member is expected to attend the meetings of any sub-committee to which he or she is assigned (or for which he or she has volunteered). Communication with the sub-committee chair shall occur in the same manner as that of regular monthly meetings. If a County Committee member misses a 3rd consecutive monthly meeting without prior notification, his or her seat shall immediately be deemed vacant by the Chair and seconded by the Secretary. In the event this occurs, a notice shall be sent to the entire County Committee as soon as practical stating both the declaration and the reason.
Therefore,
Anyone who has missed 3 consecutive monthly meetings without notification to the Secretary or Chair, starting with the May meeting, and continuing through June and August (July there was no meeting), may be removed from the Committee. If you have missed the May and June meetings, and wish to remain on the Committee, you must either attend the August meeting or notify the Secretary or Chair that you are unable to attend in order to be excused. Anyone who wishes to resign from the District Committee or the Executive Committee should do so prior to the September meeting, in order to avoid having to hold another special election in the near future.
Attendance
Following election to the County Committee, members are expected to be at every regularly scheduled monthly meeting, unless extenuating circumstances prevent attendance. In the event a member cannot attend a meeting, he or she shall notify the Secretary or the Chair as soon as practical, unless extenuating circumstances prevent that communication. Notification may occur by text, phone call, or email. Every County Committee member is expected to attend the meetings of any sub-committee to which he or she is assigned (or for which he or she has volunteered). Communication with the sub-committee chair shall occur in the same manner as that of regular monthly meetings. If a County Committee member misses a 3rd consecutive monthly meeting without prior notification, his or her seat shall immediately be deemed vacant by the Chair and seconded by the Secretary. In the event this occurs, a notice shall be sent to the entire County Committee as soon as practical stating both the declaration and the reason.
Therefore,
Anyone who has missed 3 consecutive monthly meetings without notification to the Secretary or Chair, starting with the May meeting, and continuing through June and August (July there was no meeting), may be removed from the Committee. If you have missed the May and June meetings, and wish to remain on the Committee, you must either attend the August meeting or notify the Secretary or Chair that you are unable to attend in order to be excused. Anyone who wishes to resign from the District Committee or the Executive Committee should do so prior to the September meeting, in order to avoid having to hold another special election in the near future.
Revised County bylaws now available to view here.