Cost of living is well below the national average (74.4 Composite Index)
First consolidated city-county government in Georgia
First 5-star accredited Chamber in Georgia
Georgia is the #1 state for business
Direct flights daily to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport—the largest airport in the world
108 miles from Atlanta—1hr 40min by car
Columbus High was voted the third-best public high school in Georgia (85th nationally)
Rushsouth whitewater park was named “Top 12 Man-Made Adventures in the World” - USA Today
The National Infantry Museum was named “10 Best military museums that bring battles to life.” - USA Today
“Top 100 Places to Live” - Livability
“Best Places to Live in Georgia” - Livability
“Top 10 Places to Retire” - Livability
“Best Places for Black Owned Businesses” - NerdWallet
“Best-Run Cities in the US” -Wallethub