Columbus, GA

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Columbus sits along the Chattahoochee River in west-central Georgia, marking the state's second-largest city. The Chattahoochee forms a natural boundary with Alabama, placing Columbus at the edge of the Piedmont region where rolling hills meet the coastal plain. Summers bring typical Southern heat and humidity, while winters remain mild with occasional frost. Interstate 185 provides the primary north-south corridor, connecting Columbus to Interstate 85 near LaGrange about 45 miles northeast, linking the city to Atlanta's metropolitan area. US Highway 27 runs parallel through the city center, continuing south toward Florida and north into Tennessee. US Highway 80 crosses east-west, connecting to Macon and continuing toward Savannah. State Route 22 provides local access from the northeast. Most long-distance visitors arrive via I-185 from Atlanta, a drive of roughly 100 miles. Regional travelers commonly use US 27 from Auburn, Alabama, or US 80 from Macon. Columbus Airport sits about 8 miles northeast of downtown, serving regional flights. The city has expanded EV charging infrastructure along major corridors, particularly near shopping centers along Veterans Parkway and Manchester Expressway. Columbus houses the National Infantry Museum, which displays the world's largest collection of military bayonets, featuring over 1,400 examples from various nations and time periods.