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Delve into Colonial Park
The district Colonial Park of Carter Acres in Muscogee County (Georgia) is a subburb in United States about 631 mi south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.
If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Columbus, Phenix City, Cusseta, Hamilton and Lumpkin. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 49 °F
Morning Temperature | 1°C / 33 °F |
Evening Temperature | 8°C / 47 °F |
Night Temperature | 9°C / 47 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 32% |
Air Pressure | 1030 hPa |
Wind Speed | Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North-East |
Cloud Conditions | Scattered clouds, covering 41% of sky |
General Conditions | Scattered clouds |
Thursday, 5th of December 2024
12°C (54 °F)
5°C (40 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Friday, 6th of December 2024
12°C (53 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.
Saturday, 7th of December 2024
10°C (50 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Columbus Marriott
Holiday Inn Express & Suites COLUMBUS-FORT BENNING
Hampton Inn Columbus-South-Fort Benning GA
Courtyard Columbus Phenix City/Riverfront
La Quinta Inn Columbus Fort Benning
Hampton Inn - Suites Phenix City- Columbus Area
Holiday Inn Express & Suites PHENIX CITY-FT.BENNING AREA
Candlewood Suites COLUMBUS FORT BENNING
VALUE PLACE COLUMBUS BLANCHARD
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Columbus Fort Benning
Videos from this area
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2013 West Georgia Patriots vs Phenix City Cowboys (7&8) Game 3 - Playoffs (062913)
Columbus Youth Indoor Football League 2013 Playoffs - 7&8 Year Olds Final Score: Phenix City Cowboys - 13 West Georgia Patriots - 32.
Georgia Riverwalk
Videos taken on April 16th along the far south section of the Riverwalk in Columbus Georgia just outside Fort Benning. When I first lived in Columbus years ago I was naive enough to think there...
New Simulators infiltrate Infantry Museum
Combat simulators are a common training aid in the U.S. military today. And now visitors of the National Infantry Museum get a taste of the action. Ron Andruss takes us on a tour of their new...
Fort Benning Entrance Gets Facelift
The City of Columbus said thank you to Fort Benning Soldiers and Families in a big way as they dedicated the new Fort Benning Gateway during a ceremony.
7yr Old Eastway Cherokees VS Southside Raiders
1st meeting between the Cherokees & Raiders at Rigdon Park.
233rd & 463rd deploy from Fort Benning
Soldiers from 4th platoon, 233rd Heavy Equipment Transport Company are on their way to Kuwait. During the year long deployment the unit will conduct convoy operations, transport heavy equipment,...
Fort Benning Welcomes New Commander
Introducing the new Commanding General of the U.S. Army Manuever Center of Excellence, Major General Robert Brown, formally the Chief of Staff for U.S. Army Europe, in Germany. Brown replaces...
Sex Show Live Sneek Peek
A preview of Johnae Jones live at The D.A.V., in Columbus, GA, performing songs from his debut album, Sex Show.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation
The Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC), formerly the US Army School of the Americas, is a United States Department of Defense Institute located at Fort Benning near Columbus, Georgia, that provides military training to government personnel of Latin American countries.
Fort Benning South, Georgia
Fort Benning South is a former census-designated place (CDP) in Chattahoochee County, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Columbus, Georgia-Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 11,737 at the 2000 census. The area is now part of the consolidated city of Cusseta.
Fort Benning
Fort Benning is a United States Army post outside Columbus, Georgia. Fort Benning supports more than 120,000 active-duty military, family members, reserve component soldiers, retirees, and civilian employees on a daily basis. It is a power projection platform, and possesses the capability to deploy combat-ready forces by air, rail, and highway.
Columbus Civic Center
Columbus Civic Center is a 10,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Columbus, Georgia, built in 1996.
Golden Park
Golden Park is a 5,000-seat baseball stadium in Columbus, Georgia, United States, that opened in 1926. Located on the Chattahoochee River in Downtown Columbus, it currently is not home to any professional baseball team. The exterior of the Golden Park is a red brick façade and has many well-landscaped sidewalks that connect to the Chattahoochee RiverWalk. Golden Park is named after Theodore Earnest Golden SR, co-founder of Goldens' Foundry and Machine Co..
RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
The RiverCenter for the Performing Arts is a modern performance space in Downtown Columbus, Georgia, United States.
Columbus High School (Columbus, Georgia)
baker High School is located in Columbus, Georgia, USA. It serves as one of the Muscogee County School District's Liberal Arts Magnet school. It opened in 1890 and has been located throughout the city. In the 2006–2007 school year it was ranked #9. In 2005, the school shared the ranking as the top high school in the state of Georgia. This ranking was shared with John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School in Augusta, Georgia.
Lawson Army Airfield
Lawson Army Airfield is a military airport located at Fort Benning in Chattahoochee County, Georgia, south of the city of Columbus, Georgia. It is Fort Benning's primary Force Projection Platform.
Goldens' Foundry
Goldens' Foundry and Machine Co. is a privately held ductile iron and gray iron foundry with headquarters in Columbus, Georgia and additional facilities in Cordele, Georgia in the United States. It has operated continuously since 1882. Goldens' provides castings to a variety of industries, including agricultural, construction, power transmission, defense, and large vehicles.
Spencer High School (Columbus, Georgia)
Spencer High School, located at 4340 Victory Drive in Columbus, Georgia, was established on November 29, 1930, by the Columbus Public Schools as the first African American high school in Columbus. The school was named in honor of Dr. William Henry Spencer. It is the only high school in Columbus to have ever been at 3 locations.
Mead Observatory
Mead Observatory is operated by Columbus State University's Coca-Cola Space Science Center at 701 Front Avenue, Columbus, Georgia. Established in 1996, the observatory has active night sky and solar study programs for students and the general public. The equipment can be controlled and monitored remotely by faculty and astronomers. The observatory also offers mobile astronomy programs such as "Astronomy Nights" at Callaway Gardens, F. D. Roosevelt State Park, and Providence Canyon State Park.
WTJB
WTJB is an American radio station licensed to serve Columbus, Georgia. The station, established in 1985, is owned and operated by Troy University Public Radio and the broadcast license is held by Troy University. WTJB broadcasts a classical music format as an affiliate of the Troy University Public Radio network. The station was assigned the call sign "WTJB" by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on January 17, 1984. The station broadcasts the following HD Radio subchannels:
WDAK
WDAK (540 AM, "Newsradio 540") is a radio station broadcasting a News Talk Information format. Licensed to Columbus, Georgia, USA, the station serves the Columbus/Phenix City/Auburn area. The station is currently owned by Clear Channel Communications (as CC Licenses) and features programing from Westwood One, CNN Radio and Fox News Radio. It also broadcasts Atlanta Falcons football games and Columbus State University sports events.
Girard, Alabama
Girard, Alabama was a town in the far north-east corner of Russell County, Alabama across the Chattahoochee River from Columbus, Georgia. From 1832–1839 Girard was the seat of Russell County. In 1923 Girard was annexed by Phenix City, Alabama. At some point around this time the boundary of Russell County was moved north to take in Phenix City.
WHAL (AM)
WHAL (1460 AM, "Fox Sports 1460") is a radio station licensed to serve Phenix City, Alabama, USA. The station is owned by Clear Channel Communications and licensed to CC Licenses, LLC. As of late 2012, it primarily airs a 24-hour comedy network. Exceptions are made for University of Georgia men's basketball games and a local sports show hosted by Columbus, Georgia native and former National Basketball Association Coach of the Year Sam Mitchell.
WURY-LP
WURY-LP is a radio station licensed to serve Phenix City, Alabama. The station is owned by Talkfaith Radio. It airs a Religious radio format, with a focus on Seventh-day Adventist teachings and programs from the Three Angels Broadcasting Network. The station was assigned the WURY-LP call letters by the Federal Communications Commission on August 20, 2003.
WFXE
WFXE is a radio station broadcasting a Mainstream Urban format. Licensed to Columbus, Georgia, USA, the station serves the Columbus GA area. The station is currently owned by Davis Broadcasting, Inc. of Columbus.
WSHE (AM)
For the Fort Lauderdale, Florida station on FM, see WSHE-FM.
WOKS
WOKS is a radio station broadcasting a Rhythmic Oldies format. Licensed to Columbus, Georgia, USA, the station serves the Columbus GA area. The station is currently owned by Davis Broadcasting, Inc. of Columbus.
Eagle & Phenix Dam
The Eagle and Phenix Dam is a dam on the Chattahoochee River, in downtown Columbus, Georgia. The dam was built in 1868 to power the defunct Eagle and Phenix textile Mill. The dam is located just south of the 13th Street Bridge which connects Columbus to Phenix City, Alabama. The dam produces a 45-acre run of the river reservoir that extends approximately 1-mile upstream. The Eagle and Phenix Dam is now owned by the City of Columbus.
Muscogee County School District
The Muscogee County School District (MCSD) is the county government agency which operates the public schools in Muscogee County, The Muscogee County Board of Education is the elected governing body of the Muscogee County School District. The Board consists of nine members who are elected to staggered four-year terms. Eight of the members are elected from districts. One is elected at large.
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Chattahoochee Valley Community College is a community college in Phenix City, Alabama, United States. It serves residents of Russell County and parts of Bullock, Lee, Macon, and Barbour Counties, as well as the Columbus, Georgia metropolitan area. Since 1975 it has shared its campus with Troy University's Phenix City Campus. The college was established in 1973 as the Chattahoochee Valley State Junior College by an act of the Alabama State Legislature.
Battle of Columbus (1865)
The Battle of Columbus, Georgia (April 16, 1865), also known as the Battle of Girard, Alabama is widely regarded to be the last battle of the American Civil War. The Georgia state government has officially declared this battle the "last battle of the war between the states. " The Battle of Palmito Ranch in Texas occurred after the Battle of Columbus, but the engagement at Palmito Ranch occurred after Johnston's surrender to Sherman (April 26, 1865) and after the Confederacy dissolved on May 5.
Baker High School (Columbus, Georgia)
Baker High School was built in 1943 in the shadow of Fort Benning, Georgia. It was named for Newton Diehl Baker, Secretary of War during World War I. The first graduates received their diplomas in 1945. Baker High served Columbus and Fort Benning for nearly fifty years, producing graduates who excelled in scholarship, athletics, and the arts. The last class of seniors graduated on June 6, 1991. The Baker name lives on at Baker Middle School a few blocks east on Benning Drive.
Aflac Building
The Aflac Building, located in Columbus, Georgia, is the tallest building in the U.S. state of Georgia outside of the Atlanta Metropolitan Area and Savannah. It Is located about 2½ miles east of downtown. The building is 246 feet (75 m) tall. It serves as the headquarters for Aflac, an insurance company. Shortly after renovation was completed on the building in late 2010, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) awarded it with a gold certificate.