Community Overview

Community Overview

Located at the heart of the Chattahoochee Valley, Columbus is Georgia's second-largest city and fourth-largest metropolitan area. Columbus lies 100 miles southwest of AtlantaFort Benning, home of the United States Army Infantry School 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 plus a zipline traversing the river to the Alabama side.

Home to Columbus State University (CSU) and headquarters for AFLAC, TSYS and Blue Cross Blue Shield Columbus enjoys a vibrant economy, fantastic weather and is a great place to raise a family. Folks truly care for one another here and it is evident in the warm southern hospitality you will receive the moment you arrive. Welcome to our little sunny corner of the world!