Welcome To,
Columbus, GA
Comminity Information Facts and History
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Columbus was established in 1828 on the Chattahoochee River, and subsequent growth has been to the north and northeast. This is because of the Alabama State line and the later establishment of Fort Benning on the south and east. Until recent years, the economy has been dominated by textiles and the Fort. The central business district still remains a major employment center, but typically the population centers are on the fringes of this business district, and the last area of consolidation is essentially rural. The moderate climate allows year-round use of many recreational facilities that would be curtailed in other cities. |
| As the northern most navigable point on the Chattahoochee River from the gulf of Mexico, Columbus became a center of shipping and military manufacturing. The entire land area of Muscogee County encompasses approximately 140,000 acres making it the largest city in Georgia in terms of land area. The 2000 Census lists the population at 186,291. |
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An annual mean temperature of 61 degrees Fahrenheit allows for the year-round use of many recreational facilities which would not be possible in other parts of the country. Winters typically have periods of warm weather, often reaching the low 80s. Columbus is characterized by hot, humid summers that require the buildings to be air conditioned to be comfortable. Columbus' favorable latitude offers an opportunity to use energy-efficient site orientation and building designs. The frost-free growing season averages about 240 days. This is significant from the standpoint of a long turf management period.
Today
Columbus has everyhthing you need from Dining, to entertainment, Museums, to shopping centers. There is plenty to do here in Columbus. If you like the out doors Callaway Gardens is right up the road in Pine Mountian, along with many more attractions.
Community
Here is some useful information on Columbus that you might find interesting.
Columbus Home Page, this website offers everything from Dining, to activities, maps of the area, weather condition right now, and much more.
Columbus Chamber of Commerce, "Our mission is to promote business success by being the leader in Economic and Community Development for the region." (From the website)
Columbus Government, anything you want to know about Columbus Government you'll find on this website.
All information contained herein was gathered from www.columbusGA/history/history.htm