Our Community Columbus is Georgia’s third largest city and offers a variety of local and regional attractions and a way of life with something for everybody. Whether it’s enjoying an outdoor concert in Uptown, walking on our beautiful Riverwalk overlooking the Chattahoochee River, or taking a short drive to enjoy the scenery at Callaway Gardens, there’s plenty to do in and around Columbus. Only ninety minutes from Atlanta, Columbus is also home to Fort Benning, “the Home of the Infantry,” one of the largest military training facilities in the world. Founded in 1828, Columbus offers many local attractions such as the Columbus Museum, Port Columbus Civil War Naval Center, the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, the Springer Opera House, the Liberty Theatre, the Coca-Cola Space Science Center, the Civic Center and South Commons area, the National Infantry Museum, and the Historic District. With these attractions, you will quickly see why Columbus markets itself as “what progress has preserved.” Columbus is a growing community of more than 280,000 people...a community that blends a hometown atmosphere with a progressive, visionary outlook. You’ll find Columbus is right where you want to be! Columbus, Georgia Convention & Visitors Bureau Greater Columbus, Georgia Chamber of Commerce UPtown Columbus Columbus Business Improvement District Muscogee County School District MapQuest Weather.com