Columbus and Phenix city are linked by four historical bridges, and their location provides them a connecting system to the gulf of Mexico and the Gulf Intercostals Waterway. This area has a pleasant, temperate climate. The summers are warm and humid while winters are mild with little or no snow. The normal daily temperatures for summer are 89 degrees (high) and 68 degrees (low); for winter, 54 degrees (high) and 37 degrees (low). The average rainfall is 49 inches per year, most of which falls in the spring and summer.

Columbus' riverside personality has influenced its past. as it does today. Special events are held annually at new river walk in celebration of the pride Columbus has in the Chattahoochee, such as the River fest Weekend in April.

Phenix City, just across the river from Columbus, is experiencing change and modernization, as well. New shopping centers, schools, restaurants, residential areas, etc., are ongoing projects, enticing many Ft Benning people to build or buy homes in its very reasonable real estate and tax- structured vicinity.

There are excellent educational opportunities through the local public school systems, area private schools and secondary education at area vocational and technical schools, colleges and universities.