Columbus, Georgia

Imagine a city sitting right on the edge of two states, Georgia and Alabama! That's Columbus. It's a big city in Georgia, almost as big as 200,000 people! It's located about as far from Atlanta as you can drive in two hours. The super-duper important Chattahoochee River flows right through it, making it a special place for fun and for nature.

Columbus is super proud of its connection to the U.S. Army. A huge place called Fort Benning is right next to the city. This is where soldiers learn to be the best they can be! There's even a museum all about the brave infantry soldiers who protect our country. It's like a giant playground for learning about history and courage.

Get ready for a WOW fact! Columbus has the LONGEST urban whitewater rafting course in the entire world. That means you can go whitewater rafting, with all the splashes and excitement, right in the middle of the city! The Chattahoochee River has been made into a super fun adventure park. It's way cooler than just a regular water slide!

Columbus is a city that decided to join up with its neighbors to become even stronger. It officially became one big city with Muscogee County a long time ago. Later, another little town called Bibb City joined too. This means everyone in these areas works together, like a big team, to make Columbus a great place to live and visit.