| Columbus is a city in the western part of the state of Georgia. It has a population of around 195,000 with a metro area of nearly three hundred thousand residents. It is located within Muscogee County and the city was established 1828. Columbus weather ranges from winter month average lows of about 37 degrees to summer highs in the low 90s. Rainfall averages about four inches per month in the Columbus area. Columbus things to do include the National Infantry Museum, the National Civil War Naval Museum, and the Coca-Cola Space Science Center. Median family income in the Columbus area is about $42,000. Columbus colleges and universities include Columbus Technical College, Troy University, Columbus State University, University of Phoenix, Southeastern Beauty School, and Strayer University. Many Columbus jobs are provided by large companies and corporations such as Alfac, Synovus, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia, TSYS, as well as Fort Benning and the Muscogee County School District. Columbus sports teams include basketaball's Columbus Life, hockey's Columbus Cottonmouths, baseball's Columbus Wood Bats, and indoor football's Columbus Lions. Columbus shopping areas include Peachtree Mall and The Landings. The Ledger-Enquirer is the Columbus newspaper. |
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