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It's Time to Spring Forward - Daylight Saving Time to Begin on March 14th
On Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 2:00a.m., Daylight Saving Time begins in the United States. Citizens are reminded to move their clocks one hour ahead. Daylight Saving Time is four weeks longer since 2007 due to the passage of the Energy Policy Act in 2005. The Act extended Daylight Saving Time by four weeks from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November, in order to save thousands of barrels of oil each day through reduced use of power by businesses during daylight hours.

Register Now For the Parks & Recreation 2010 Summer Program
Registration is now being accepted at all participating locations and the Parks and Recreation administration office, 1932 Calhoun Street. Summer camps begin on June 1st. The cost is $45 per week per child and there are no registration fees. Click the link above for more information.

The City of Columbia is now accepting grant applications for the 2010-2011 year for Hospitality Tax, Accommodations Tax, and Community Promotions Funding.

City Newsroom

Mar 01-26, 2010
Bridge Closure and Repair Notification

Mar 13, 2010
11:00 am - 03:00 pm
Youth Expo- Showing Youth a Better Way

Mar 13 2010
28th Annual St. Patrick's Day in 5 Points

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Welcome to the Public Relations, Marketing & Media Department page!

The City of Columbia's Public Relations Department serves as the primary link between the City and the news media as well as the support office for other City departments' public relations. Our department also processes Freedom of Information Act requests. Click here to download an FOIA request form . We provide the community with information about City services, programs and events through a variety of channels. PR manages operations for the City cable-access channel, Channel 2. We coordinate special events for the City as well as publish/print newsletters, Columbia's annual report and calendar. Our office is located on the first floor of City Hall (1737 Main Street PO Box 147 Columbia, SC 29217). You may contact the Public Relations Department at (803) 545-3020. The fax number is (803) 343-8719.

Individuals filing FOIA requests are asked to use the City's FOIA request form or submit a letter. All requests are to be signed. Requests are to be faxed (803-343-8719), mailed (City of Columbia Attn: Public Relations Dept. PO Box 147 Columbia, SC 29217) or hand-delivered (1737 Main Street (City Hall-corner of Main and Laurel Streets). Hand-delivered request should be left with the CSO(security officer) located in the front entrance (Main & Laurel Streets) of City Hall.

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