Columbus
Columbus, city and seat of Muscogee County, western Georgia, a port at the head of the Chattahoochee River, opposite Phenix City, Alabama. Columbus is a regional transportation, trade, cultural, and manufacturing hub. Its many textile, food-processing, and metalworking industries are powered by hydroelectric plants on the Chattahoochee River. Located here are Fort Benning, a large United States Army infantry post, and Columbus College (1958). Columbus has a symphony
orchestra, a Confederate naval museum, and numerous antebellum houses.
orchestra, a Confederate naval museum, and numerous antebellum houses.
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Pearl Market
From 10/2/2025 - 12/30/2027
The iconic Gay Street District has been home to the Pearl Market since 1991, serving as a neighborhood fixture for over three decades. The market offers a variety of items, including farm-fresh produce, artisanal baked goods, and unique gifts for the home.