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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Quick message from Thelma Gilchrist, 4th Vice Chair:
"As the newly elected 4th Vice Chair of the Columbia County Democratic Party, part of my duties include securing and maintaining records of membership in the party. I'm urging those of you who have not contributed your $25 annual membership donation to do so now. While this is an off-election year, there are still a lot of challenges facing the Columbia County Democratic Party. These challenges includes seeking, training, and supporting potential local and state political candidates. This endeavor requires a strong financial commitment to insure the success of these candidates.
Please consider making your membership contribution to the party for the year 2021. I also urge you to reach out to your family and friends and encourage them to become members of the CCDC. Remember we must strive to keep Georgia Blue!”
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Quick message from Thelma Gilchrist, 4th Vice Chair:
"As the newly elected 4th Vice Chair of the Columbia County Democratic Party, part of my duties include securing and maintaining records of membership in the party. I'm urging those of you who have not contributed your $25 annual membership donation to do so now. While this is an off-election year, there are still a lot of challenges facing the Columbia County Democratic Party. These challenges includes seeking, training, and supporting potential local and state political candidates. This endeavor requires a strong financial commitment to insure the success of these candidates.
Please consider making your membership contribution to the party for the year 2021. I also urge you to reach out to your family and friends and encourage them to become members of the CCDC. Remember we must strive to keep Georgia Blue!”
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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 of the Columbia County Democratic Party will be held on February 8, 7 PM.
Because of other obligations, we are unable to hold the meeting on our regularly scheduled date of the 1st Monday of the month. We hope to get back on schedule at some point, but busy times right now for some of our executive officers. A link for the Zoom meeting will be sent prior to February 8. We hope you all will be able to attend.
The next meeting of the Columbia County Democratic Party will be held on February 8, 7 PM.
Because of other obligations, we are unable to hold the meeting on our regularly scheduled date of the 1st Monday of the month. We hope to get back on schedule at some point, but busy times right now for some of our executive officers. A link for the Zoom meeting will be sent prior to February 8. We hope you all will be able to attend.
Latest News
Ceretta Smith is Running for Grovetown City Council! Details at this link:
https://www.wfxg.com/story/43229235/ceretta-smith-to-announce-her-candidacy-for-city-council-grovetown-special-election
Special Election: March 16th
Ceretta says:
"I am looking for volunteers to help phone bank, lit dropping, and sign wave. I’m also planning at least three voter motorcade parades through some of the neighborhoods. Sign waving will be every other weekend beginning 6 February. Phone banking will begin 1 February. I’m also planning a meet and greet at the Pelicans Snowball and giving away free snowballs to first 100 people. If you can volunteer for any of the above, please let me know. Our campaign email is cerettaforgeorgia@gmail.com. Thanking you in advance."
https://www.wfxg.com/story/43229235/ceretta-smith-to-announce-her-candidacy-for-city-council-grovetown-special-election
Special Election: March 16th
Ceretta says:
"I am looking for volunteers to help phone bank, lit dropping, and sign wave. I’m also planning at least three voter motorcade parades through some of the neighborhoods. Sign waving will be every other weekend beginning 6 February. Phone banking will begin 1 February. I’m also planning a meet and greet at the Pelicans Snowball and giving away free snowballs to first 100 people. If you can volunteer for any of the above, please let me know. Our campaign email is cerettaforgeorgia@gmail.com. Thanking you in advance."
We did it!!! We are Georgia Blue.
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Pre-order open until midnight on November 28.
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!
Message From The Chair
Martin Luther King Jr. said, “There comes a time when silence is betrayal.”
The Columbia County Democratic Committee stands in affirmation of this statement and pledges to never be silent in the face of injustice. Therefore, we declare our unequivocal support for the people across this country peacefully exercising their 1st Amendment rights and standing in opposition to the wave of violent acts perpetrated against people of color.
Moreover, we declare that the silent majority must be silent no longer. Each one of us must use our voices backed by our efforts to loudly affirm that the intent of our Constitution is to secure “liberty and justice for all”. We must speak up in our inner circles, in our places of work, in our places of worship, in addressing our local leadership. We must hold officials in Columbia County responsible when it comes to the culture and systemic racism in our community.
With that in mind, we pledge to seek liberty and justice in our conversations, in our actions, and with our votes. We must not stay silent in our day to day lives, and we must not sit out on Election Day.
Join us as we work for justice - so that, eventually, there can be peace.
Elizabeth Hahn, BA, MA, EdS
Chair, Columbia County Democratic Committee
Martin Luther King Jr. said, “There comes a time when silence is betrayal.”
The Columbia County Democratic Committee stands in affirmation of this statement and pledges to never be silent in the face of injustice. Therefore, we declare our unequivocal support for the people across this country peacefully exercising their 1st Amendment rights and standing in opposition to the wave of violent acts perpetrated against people of color.
Moreover, we declare that the silent majority must be silent no longer. Each one of us must use our voices backed by our efforts to loudly affirm that the intent of our Constitution is to secure “liberty and justice for all”. We must speak up in our inner circles, in our places of work, in our places of worship, in addressing our local leadership. We must hold officials in Columbia County responsible when it comes to the culture and systemic racism in our community.
With that in mind, we pledge to seek liberty and justice in our conversations, in our actions, and with our votes. We must not stay silent in our day to day lives, and we must not sit out on Election Day.
Join us as we work for justice - so that, eventually, there can be peace.
Elizabeth Hahn, BA, MA, EdS
Chair, Columbia County Democratic Committee
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS !!!
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ANNA BURNETT
Anna is a graduate of Harlem High School with a GPA of 4.0.
She will be attending the University of Georgia. Anna served on the Student Council, loves math and writing. LEILAH HARSHBARGER 
Leilah is a graduate of Harlem High School with a GPA of 3.9.
She will be attending Augusta University. Leilah is interested in working with special needs children, finance, and commercial banking. |
ANIYA BUSSEY
Aniya is a graduate of Evans High School with a GPA of 3.9.
She will be attending Georgia Tech. Aniya was in five honor societies, has been involved in community service and is majoring in Computer Science. KYLER WORTHINGTON
Kyler is a graduate of Lakeside High School with a GPA of 4.0.
He will be attending Yale University. Kyler was in the International Baccalaureate Program, was the Student Body President, and played football. |
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.
The reason for this policy is that we have many people who would like to be on the District Committee, but have not been able to serve as all the seats were filled. This opens up seats for those who are interested in participating especially now with the Presidential election coming up in 2020.
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.
The reason for this policy is that we have many people who would like to be on the District Committee, but have not been able to serve as all the seats were filled. This opens up seats for those who are interested in participating especially now with the Presidential election coming up in 2020.
Revised County bylaws now available to view here.