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What is happening in Grovetown: the hospital, the city decisions, and the growth that keeps reshaping the town closest to Fort Gordon's gates.
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THE HOSPITAL
Opened August 26, 2026Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center: 100 beds at 5000 Gateway Boulevard, the county's first hospital.
THE PEOPLE
17,939 (2025 estimate)Census estimate, July 1, 2025. Up from 15,577 in 2020.
THE SCHOOLS
14.997 mills, 6th cut in a rowColumbia County's 2026 school millage rollback. Graduation rate 92.96% in 2025.
What is happening in Grovetown: the projects, the city decisions, and the stories that change daily life here. Every item below is dated and sourced.
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What's happening in Grovetown right now
- The county's first hospital opened. Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center opened to patients on August 26, 2026: 100 beds at 5000 Gateway Boulevard, off I-20 Exit 190. It is Columbia County's first hospital. A 92,000-square-foot medical office building with 11 outpatient clinics was expected to follow in November 2026. (Becker's Hospital Review; Augusta Chronicle)
- The mayor's office is in flux. Mayor Gary Jones resigned in March 2026, and Eric Blair continued as mayor pro tem. Columbia County canceled the November 3, 2026 special election on August 18, 2026, after Gary E. Jones qualified as the sole candidate and would be deemed elected. (City weekly activities report; Columbia County election notice)
- 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. The district's 2025 graduation rate was 92.96 percent. (ccboe.net)
- The town keeps growing. Grovetown's estimated population reached 17,939 on July 1, 2025, up from 15,577 in the 2020 Census. Almost all of the growth is residential, which is why the town feels newer than its 1881 incorporation date suggests. (Census QuickFacts)
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The longer story
Grovetown is the town closest to Fort Gordon's gates, and it shows. Most of the housing stock is subdivisions, most of the growth is recent, and most of the dinner-table conversation is about the commute. It trades character for convenience: the shortest drive to post, newer homes, and Columbia County schools.
That growth had one big missing piece for years: a hospital. Residents drove to Augusta for serious care. The Wellstar opening in August 2026 changed that, and it changes the local job mix too.
Housing still runs cheaper than Evans. Homes.com put Grovetown's median sale price at $319,462 in summer 2026, with townhouses around $245,900. The tradeoff the town keeps working through is growth pains: new subdivisions, HOAs, and roads that fill up faster than they get widened.
The full guide
The Grovetown guide covers commute times, Columbia County schools, housing costs, utilities, childcare, and daily life in full.
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FAQ
Is Grovetown a good town for military families? It is the closest town to Fort Gordon's gates, which makes the commute the shortest in the CSRA. Add new-construction housing and Columbia County schools, and that is why so many military families land here first.
When did Grovetown get a hospital? August 26, 2026. The Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center at 5000 Gateway Boulevard opened with 100 beds, six operating rooms, and a medical office building with 11 clinics expected in November 2026.
Which school district serves Grovetown? The Columbia County School District. Feeder patterns are by exact address, not by town name, so confirm your zoning with the district before you sign a lease or buy.
What does housing cost in Grovetown? Homes.com put the median sale price at $319,462 in summer 2026, with single-family homes around $329,900 and townhouses around $245,900. Prices shift by source and season, so treat these as a snapshot.
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