Columbus, GA

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As the center of Muscogee County, Columbus is ranked as Georgia's third largest city. On the other side of the Chattahoochee is Phenix City, county seat of Russell County and Alabama's 14th largest city since the consolidation of two small town in 1923. Columbus and Phenix city are linked by four historical bridges, and their location provides them a connecting system to the gulf of Mexico and the Gulf Intercoastal Waterway. The mean annual temperature for the area is 65 degrees, with a mean yearly minimum of 37 degrees and mean maximum of 91 degrees. Normal rainfall is 49 inches annually.

Columbus' concentration on a good lifestyle is well symbolized by the fountains that grace its public and private places.

Its riverside personality has influencesd its past. as it does today. Construction of a new riverwalk and modernization of existing stuctures down along the river bank are impressive projects in Columbus. Special events are held annually in celebration of the pride Columbus has in the Chattahoochee, such as the Riverfest Weekend in April.