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Columbus, Georgia - Tradition and Vision

Columbus is steeped in tradition, and yet it is a city with an eye on the future. It is a busy industrial center that speaks the new language of a multicultural society and a global economy.

Geographically, Columbus is a hub for regional travel. A rivertown, located on the banks of the Chattahoochee, five major highways intersect the city. Columbus is a convenient hour and a half south of Atlanta. For vacation or a long weekend, Florida beaches on the Gulf of Mexico and the North Georgia mountains are just a short drive away.

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• Visit the official Web site for Columbus, designed to enlighten and educate the world about our own diverse community. http://www.columbusga.com



• For attractions, dining, hotels and events, visit http://www.visitcolumbusga.com.



• For information on local events, businesses, schools and more, visit http://columbusga.areaguides.net.

Columbus Chamber of Commerce
http://www.columbusgachamber.com

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (local newspaper)
Read local news at http://www.ledger-enquirer.com.

EDUCATION

For a comprehensive guide to neighboring Harris County schools, visit http://www.harris.k12.ga.us/.

For a comprehensive guide to nearby Russell County schools, visit http://www.pcboe.net/.

SELECT LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Coca-Cola Space Science Center
Columbus State University's Coca-Cola Space Science Center is located along the banks of the Chattahoochee River and features interactive displays, NASA exhibits and replicas and a planetarium.
http://www.ccssc.org

F.D. Roosevelt State Park
This park is dedicated to the memory of four-time President Franklin D. Roosevelt and includes his Little White House and the 23-mile Pine Mountain Trail, which winds through a mix of hardwoods and pines.
http://www.gastateparks.org

The Columbus Civic Center
The Civic Center, a 10,000 seat arena, is host to the East Coast Hockey League's Columbus Cottonmouths and the AIFL team the Chattahoochee Valley Vipers. In addition to local sports, the Civic Center also hosts the SEC Women's Basketball Championship, High School Sports Tournaments, and a variety of concerts, trade shows and conventions. Ticket information can be found at www.columbusciviccenter.org.

The River Center
The River Center is the newest jewel adorning uptown Columbus. Located in the heart of the entertainment and arts district, the 240,000 square foot facility is home to the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and Columbus State University's Schwob School of Music. The River Center is comprised of a multi purpose 2,000 seat state-of-the-art theatre, a 450 seat concert hall, a black box theatre, a media production house, and meeting spaces.

The RiverWalk
Columbus is an authentic river town. The gently rolling waters of the Chattahoochee have provided food, energy, employment and recreation throughout the years. Today, the river is home to the 12-mile linear park called the Chattahoochee RiverWalk. The RiverWalk provides an excellent place to bike, in-line skate, jog or just take a leisurely stroll and enjoy the scenery. For more information, visit http://www.columbusga.org/parks/park_sites/riverwalk.htm.

South Commons
South Commons, the region's most intensive sports and recreation complex, contains the new Civic Center (home to the Columbus Cottonmouths professional ice hockey team), a newly renovated Golden Park, which is home to the Columbus Catfish professional baseball team, an eight-field softball complex (soon to include a 2,500-seat softball stadium) and the Memorial Football Stadium. Find additional information on parks and recreation venues at
http://www.columbusga.org/parks/park_sites/SC.htm .

Columbus Museum
The second-largest art museum in Georgia and one of the largest in the Southeast, the Columbus Museum welcomes visitors from all over the world - free of charge. The museum focuses on American art and regional history, and is particularly known for its concentration on the art and history of the Southeast and the Chattahoochee River Valley.
http://www.columbusmuseum.com

Fort Benning
Home to the United States Army Infantry School, Fort Benning offers a command group, museum and band. http://www.benning.army.mil

LOCAL SPORTS

Columbus Cottonmouths Hockey
http://www.cottonmouths.com

Chattahoochee Valley Vipers
http://www.thevalleyvipers.com/

Columbus Catfish Baseball
http://columbuscatfish.com