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Columbus is a city in the U.S. state of Georgia and the county seat of the consolidated Muscogee County. Columbus is the second-largest city in Georgia and the fourth-largest metropolitan area. According to the 2013 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, Columbus has a population of 202,824 residents, with 316,554 in the greater Columbus-Phenix City metropolitan area. The metro area joins the nearby Alabama cities of Auburn and Opelika to form the Columbus-Auburn-Opelika Combined Statistical Area, which has an estimated population of 501,649. Situated at the heart of the Chattahoochee Valley, Columbus is directly to the east across the Chattahoochee River from Phenix City, Alabama.
Columbus lies 100 miles (160 km) southwest of Atlanta. Fort Benning, the United States Army's Maneuver Center of Excellence and a major employer, is located south of the city in Chattahoochee County. Columbus is home to museums and tourism sites, including the National Infantry Museum, dedicated to the United States Army's Infantry Branch. It has the longest urban whitewater rafting course in the world constructed on the Chattahoochee River.

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People of all ages, race, creed and color live amongst each other peacefully

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Although. Columbus Georgia has a very high crime rate, it has several age friendly communities.. Willis Plaza ,m y neighborhood, is a very quiet family oriented community with hardly any disturbances. As far as education and city wide activities, there are plenty, suchas, OUR STATE UNIVERSITY AND RENOWNED TECHBICAL INSTITUTES , NOT LIMITED TO. JAZZ CONCERTS ON THE RIVERWALK AND BROADWAY.WE HAVE A SKATEBIARD PARK, AN ICE SKATING RINK AND A MOST FAVORED PAK WHERE THE KIDS PLAY AND THE PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS WALK AROUND. A. 1/2MILE TRACK OR A 1.5 mile exercise course.. There are plenty of employment opportunities.last but absolutely not least,I feel that we have some pretty good programs to assist those who's income exceeds the maximum for family assistance but below what is needed for survival. I guess that you can tell that I LOVE COLUMBUS GA.

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Arts, River activities, Movies, Churches

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I ha had the same neighbors for over 40yrs, we are convenience located to a Publix grocery store, located to all the malls, and restaurants, and schools, we have a neighborhood association

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Here in Columbus Ga we love, admire & respect our elderly & children. There are multiple interactions, games, knowledgeable info & various things that makes Columbus your friendly neighborhood city.

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