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What is happening in Evans: the county decisions, the performing arts season, and the stories that change daily life in Columbia County's civic center.
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THE SEAT
34,536 residents (2020)Unincorporated. County government runs it from 630 Ronald Reagan Drive.
THE STAGE
2,100 seatsThe Columbia County Performing Arts Center's season runs October 2026 through June 2027.
THE SCHOOLS
Lakeside High reopened Sept 3, 2026CCSD completed a multi-year renovation. Graduation rate 92.96% in 2025.
What is happening in Evans: the projects, the county decisions, and the stories that change daily life here. Every item below is dated and sourced.
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What's happening in Evans right now
- A renovated high school reopened. Lakeside High School completed a multi-year renovation and modernization project, celebrated with a ribbon cutting on September 3, 2026. The district's 2025 graduation rate was 92.96 percent. (ccboe.net)
- The school tax rate fell again. The Columbia County Board of Education approved a 14.997-mill rollback for 2026, the sixth consecutive year of reductions. (ccboe.net)
- The county partnered with Google on growth. On July 23, 2026, Columbia County announced a partnership with Google and Georgia Power to protect local ratepayers and structure growth around the data-center buildout, including Google's campus between Appling and Harlem. (columbiacountyga.gov)
- The performing arts season is underway. The Columbia County Performing Arts Center at 1000 Market Street opened its season listings for October 2026 through June 2027, with Broadway tours including SIX, Mrs. Doubtfire, Jersey Boys, Waitress, Beetlejuice, and The Wiz, plus concerts and comedy. (thecenterofcc.com)
- The county's first hospital opened nearby. The Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center in Grovetown opened to patients on August 26, 2026, about 15 minutes southwest of central Evans. A 92,000-square-foot medical office building with 11 outpatient clinics was expected in November 2026. (Becker's Hospital Review)
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The longer story
Evans is not a city. It is an unincorporated community of 34,536 people (2020 Census) with no mayor and no city hall, but it functions as Columbia County's civic center: the Government Center, the school district headquarters, the main library, and the performing arts center all sit here.
Money Magazine named Evans the number one Best Place to Live in America in 2020, citing proximity to Augusta jobs, schools, and arts access. That was six years ago, but the bones are still the same: Evans Towne Center Park with the Lady A Pavilion, The Plaza, and the Washington Road retail corridor.
Housing runs higher than neighboring Grovetown. Homes.com put Evans' median sale price at $429,900 in summer 2026, with single-family homes around $439,900. The persistent local complaint is Washington Road traffic at rush hour.
The full guide
The Evans guide covers schools, housing, the commute, healthcare, and daily life in full.
Comparing the two suburbs? Evans vs. Augusta lays out the tradeoffs. For schools detail: Augusta GA schools.
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FAQ
Is Evans a city? No. Evans is an unincorporated community governed by Columbia County. County business goes to the Columbia County Government Center at 630 Ronald Reagan Drive, not a city hall.
Which schools serve Evans? The Columbia County School District, headquartered in Evans. Evans High, Greenbrier High, and Lakeside High all carry Evans addresses, but feeder patterns are by exact address, so verify your zoning with the district.
What is there to do in Evans? Evans Towne Center Park with the Lady A Pavilion hosts concerts and Masters-week events. The 2,100-seat Columbia County Performing Arts Center stages Broadway tours, concerts, and comedy through its October-to-June season.
What does housing cost in Evans? Homes.com put the median sale price at $429,900 in summer 2026, noticeably above Grovetown's low-to-mid $300Ks. The Census Bureau's 2020-2024 survey put median gross rent at $1,617.
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