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Until 2012 and 2013, portions of the Chattahoochee were un-dammed and reengineered, creating a 2.5-mile urban whitewater course. A two-part story will take a trip down the Chattahoochee to explore the economic gains and environmental challenges over the last decade that have incurred from this $26 million restoration project.
The urban white water course in the heart of Columbus on the Chattahoochee is creating a healthy economy in Columbus. But data is limited on river health including fish populations.
Local businesses see rise in tourism during spring break
Local businesses see rise in tourism during spring break By Samantha Ruff | March 31, 2021 at 10:59 PM EDT - Updated March 31 at 11:25 PM
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Spring break is in full swing for schools across the area and for many families, their plans were to stay home due to remaining concerns over the coronavirus.
Now, local businesses are seeing the impact of stay-cations.
Daniell Gilbert, a manager at Whitewater Express, says with the influx of visitors in town, they’re operating near full capacity, although they ask you still follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.