Comments about Columbia Square Cinemas in Augusta, GA

Mike Rogers on May 19, 2012 at 1:58 pm

Playing at my old Theatre is SWAN PRINCESS,LOVE AFFAIR,LITTLE GIANTS,STARGATE,RIVER WILD and THE SPECIALIST.this once proud Twin Theatre reduced to a dollar House……

CSWalczak on May 16, 2012 at 1:03 am

An out-of-focus aerial view is here.

Mike Rogers on March 1, 2012 at 4:51 pm

Thanks bree1989, too bad you never saw COLUMBIA 1 and 2 it was big twin theatre before they ruined it by splitting it up.

bree1989 on February 26, 2012 at 6:16 pm

I always liked coming here to see movies and I was sad when it closed down. At 99 cents a seat you couldnt beat it. Makes me remember all the movies I saw here in my elementary days. lol I remember when my dad took my younger sister and I to see Pokemon the First Movie(shows how young I am lol) here and it was packed to the brim!

Mike Rogers on February 25, 2012 at 6:29 am

Yep, i was there…rivest266. thanks.have mine framed.

rivest266 on February 19, 2012 at 8:45 am

December 21st, 1976 grand opening ad has been posted here.

Mike Rogers on November 27, 2011 at 5:29 pm

There is a"REMEMBERING PLITT THEATRES" on Facebook for those interested.

Mike Rogers on August 24, 2011 at 2:27 pm

You are welcome,please add anything you can to our theatres, i seem to be the only one doing it.

Mike Rogers on August 24, 2011 at 2:27 pm

You are welcome,please add anything you can to our theatres, i seem to be the only one doing it.

James A Moore III on August 1, 2011 at 9:05 pm

Thanks for the info Mike Rogers. I appreciate it.

Mike Rogers on June 29, 2011 at 1:22 pm

Yes chuck,Columbia One side is a Church,Columbia Two side is a music store,One sheet cases were left.How I miss that Twin.

Chuck1231 on June 20, 2011 at 6:48 pm

The photo above almost makes this theatre look as though it was a store front theatre. Was it converted to retail after closing?

Mike Rogers on June 20, 2011 at 4:01 pm

Thank goodness you and Russell are on.I worked with Russell at GCC,I have theatre buddies from Augusta that love talking the old days 74-79,but for the life of ME they will not get on CT.It drives me crazy.

Trey Simmons on June 19, 2011 at 8:48 am

Mike Rogers, I have enjoyed reading all your info on local theaters over the past few days. There are a couple of people in Augusta who care about theater history………

Trey Simmons on June 19, 2011 at 8:47 am

Saw many movies at this theater, I grew up right there behind the Pepsi plant on Bobby Jones and would ride my bike up here to see movies starting in the late 70s. Saw so many movies here. Last time I went was Thanksgiving Day 1999, my sisters wanted to see some Julia Roberts movie that was playing, and I went and saw the Martin Lawrence movie Blue Streak. I would go down and eat at the Del Taco at the other end of the parking lot and go see a movie…….. Some notable movies I recall seeing here were The Final Countdown, Red Dawn, Battle Beyond the Stars, Return of the Jedi on a re-release.

Mike Rogers on June 9, 2011 at 7:03 pm

June 3 1977 a summer date when most theatres are getting the summer movies.Not Columbia Two,booked in is the 60’s flick “WAIT UNTIL DARK"our City Manager in the newspaper ads is selling like "The Exorcist”, “The Omen"and"Carrie” all rolled up in one. Oh well, anything to sell a ticket.Re-released with a PG rating.June 17 1977 sees “THE DEEP” playing.Sept 16 1978 has “THUNDER AND LIGHTING” playing in Columbia One and also out at the Weis Drive-in. Oct.16 1977 “PAPILLION” is playing to no one while it airs that week on CBS. Nov.3 1978 “BORN AGAIN” is playing in Columbia One and my favorite marquee,“WHO IS KILLING THE GREAT CHEFS OF EUROPE?"is in Columbia Two.July 14 1978 we have "THE CHEAP DETECTIVE” and “CONVOY”.Jan 25 1980 has “PROMISES IN THE DARK”.playing.Feb 19 1982 repeats “REDS” and “CANNERY ROW” are showing. Columbia One got “WRATH OF KHAN” on July 2 1982, after thinking National Hills would get it.

Mike Rogers on June 2, 2011 at 7:40 pm

Thanks nick,I guess you got the Columbia 1 and 2 picture up with my marquee.I wish so bad I would have taken many more pictures,thanks Again and CT for being here for our old memories.

Mike Rogers on March 18, 2011 at 6:22 pm

Thanks Alonzo,forget a few days ago to thank you.

Mike Rogers on March 16, 2011 at 1:59 pm

thanks James.I think about it every time I drive by.David Hyatt might the manager you are thinking about,he managed the MODJESKA and Miller Theatres Too Downtown.It was a Beautiful Twin Theatre wish you could have caught a flick there then.

James A Moore III on March 13, 2011 at 3:32 pm

Mike Rogers and All,
thanks for the info. I was born in 1977 and lived off Columbia Rd 1979-1995. I remember going to the dollar theater a lot in the 1990s. I walked there some. I remember it being 4 theaters. It is my all time favorite theater. A schoolmate at Augusta Christian’s grandpa ran it for a while. I loved going there and went a few times in late 90s when I visited my grandparents. I was sad when it closed. It looks so much different now. I miss it and have great wonderful memories and have dreamed of it some.

Thanks again for all the interesting info.

jeterga on March 11, 2011 at 10:04 am

Here a aerial view

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Mike Rogers on January 4, 2011 at 7:23 pm

Mr.Adams our Projectionist favorite Star Dolly Parton in “NINE TO FIVE” everytime that title song came on he blasted the song in the Booth.Starts Dec 19 1980 for a big Christmas Movie.Large Crowds.Playing in Columbia One, Columbia Two has “SEEMS LIKE OLD TIMES”.not too bad for the Holidays.

Mike Rogers on January 4, 2011 at 7:09 pm

Rather odd Title, “September 30. 1955” I think it was about James Dean.It played a week and was history.It played on Sept 15 1978 in Columbia One. “Eyes of Laura Mars” is doing good. “REVENGE OF THE PINK PANTHER” is next for Columbia One.

Mike Rogers on January 4, 2011 at 4:10 pm

March 16 1979 “RICHARD PRYOR LIVE” dies pretty good for our side of town, I was surprized to say the least.Columbia Two.

Feb 16 1979 “LORD OF THE RINGS” one week only in Columbia Two and another Horrible horror movie, “THE LAST WAVE” in Columbia One.

Jan 26 1979 and “MAGIC” is doing great in COLUMBIA TWO. “DEATH ON THE NILE” plays in Columbia one.

Nov 18 1977 and “TAXI DRIVER” and “EASY RIDER” are our late shows.AT Columbia 1 and 2 Theatres.

October 28 1977 and Columbia One has 3rd run I am sure on “CARRIE” and Columbia Two has “OH,GOD”.

June 17 1977 Columbia One has “BRIDGE TOO FAR”.I heard when it shipped down to the IMPERIAL the relief projectionist dropped a reel.
“THE DEEP” is doing Good In Columbia Two.

Sorta Out Of Order, “BRUBAKER” opens on COLUMBIA ONE, July 18 1980.

June 6 1980 Columbia One has “THE FOG” and “URBAN COWBOY” is doing okay in COLUMBIA TWO.

Feb,3 1977 the very old Peter Sellers Flick.“WHERE DOES IT HURT” becomes basically a filler.Columbia One. Rated R.I don’t have any idea why we were running Barbara Streiand in “FOR PETE’S SAKE” for a late show,Very stupid,unless we were hoping for the “STAR IS BORN” crowd.Very Bad Late show.

Columbia One has sneak preview of “BREAKING AWAY” on Sept 28 1979.

Nov 2 1979 and I can’t Believe THIS!!! We are playing the X -rated “STORY OF O” in Columbia One while “10” is going on its Fifth week in Columbia Two.I Played an X and don’t remember it.

June 10 1977 Columbia One is Playing “JAWS” Great film,but man will it ever leave.And “THE DEEP” is Next.

BIG RADIO promotion Big Gus Radio WGUS is giving away a motor cycle for the movie “VIVA KNIEVEL” in Columbia One, June 10 1977.Big GUS and WBBQ were two grat stations for promotions,something you NEVER hear of anymore.

Mike Rogers on January 4, 2011 at 3:41 pm

I worked a lot of great movies.I worked alot of sorry movies,These are some I put on the MARQUEE.[and has i said before i did every Marquee while there} .

Nov.21 1980 Columbia One. “BLUES BROTHERS” Columbia Two “CADDYSHACK” [picked it up from REGENCY MALL}

Sept.26 1980 “HOPSCOTCH” Columbia One

June 13 1980 Columbia One “WHOLLY MOSES”

Feb.22 1980 Columbia One “FOOLIN'AROUND” and The hard core R-Rated “CRUISING” with the special warning on the ads and one-sheets.

Dec 25 1979 Columbia One “MUPPET MOVIE” Columbia Two “1941”.

August 31 1979 and Columbia Two has “STARS WARS” one extra week.and “THE SEDUCTION OF JOE TYNAN” in Columbia One.

August 17 1979 “STAR WARS” special release .Fans came to see the Trailer for “EMPIRE STRIKES BACK” which Regency Mall ended up with it.Also “STAR WARS” was at the Weis Drive-in while we played it.We had hundreds of Kenner Toy Discount books to give away,wish i would have saved those.

August 17 1979 “GOLDENGIRL” plays for a very short run, A turkey.

“JUST YOU AND ME KID” opens when “STAR WARS” Ships out.

Seems like our bookers could always find that odd movie,Robin Williams in “CAN I DO IT TILL I NEED GLASSES” sold it on Mork TV Show.Rated R and lasted a week.

June 22 1979 and “LOST AND FOUND” opens in Columbia Two.

June 8 1979 ,hands down our biggest summer picture,“THE IN -LAWS” opens for a FIVE week run. in Columbia One.“CHOMPS” plays to the kids in Columbia Two.

Make my Day!!! CLINT EASTWOOD in “DIRTY HARRY” and “THE ENFORCER"Opens May 18 1979 in Columbia Two. The Box Office and Concessionstand Girls did the reports those nights I was There.I was on the Backrow watching Clint.

May 18 1979 and Columbia One is playing a most horrible film. “ENCOUNTER WITH DISASTER” rated PG.

April 6 1979 has “THE BELL JAR” in COLUMBIA ONE.suppose to be a good flick,but i by-pass it.

June 13 1980

Columbia Square Cinemas

4020 Washington Road, Augusta, GA 30907

4020 Washington Road,
Augusta, GA 30907