Changing for the Worse
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9/3/2007
As a nearly lifelong resident of Columbus (born here in 1961), I can attest to the changes this city has been through. I wish I could say they were for the better, but I can't. Oh, new hotels, shopping strips, and restaurants pop up every time I turn around, but so do roadside trash and violent crimes (23 murders already this year). Most of the murders are drug and/or gang-related, largely due to the growing "minority" population. I can't say I feel exactly safe here anymore, and the job market is not so good. As far as things to do besides shop or eat, there are movie theaters, pubs and a few night clubs downtown, a so-so museum, the River Center and Civic Center for occasional events, a couple of parks, etc. The southside, closest to Ft. Benning, is replete with strip joints and tattoo parlors. Unfortunately, a few of these establishments are now found in the north end of town. Columbus used to be a nice place to live, but I can't honestly say that anymore. My husband and I are seriously considering a move.
Lisa | Columbus, GA