Founded in 2000, COTA is a volunteer based community tennis association affiliated with the USTA. The purpose of COTA is to promote and sustain interest in the game of tennis; to provide league play for junior, adult, and senior players; and to promote sportsmanship, recreation, and the social interaction associated with team competition.  

COTA is a  501 (c) 3 non-profit organization and serves Clarke, Oconee, Barrow, Morgan, Madison, Jackson, and Oglethorpe counties.

Membership is open to all residents of the seven county area who have an active USTA membership or a parent of a child with an active membership