Editing Columbus, Georgia (section)

=== Whitewater kayaking, rafting, and zip-line ===
The Chattahoochee River whitewater opened in 2012. After both the [[Eagle & Phenix Dam]] and the City Mills Dams were breached, river flow was restored to natural conditions, allowing the course to be created. The {{convert|2.5|mi|km|adj=on}} course is the longest urban whitewater rafting and kayaking in the world, and has been ranked the world's best manmade whitewater course by ''[[USA Today]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Built to thrill: 12 crazy man-made adventures|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2013/08/27/adventures-bungee-jumping-freefalling-sharks-whitewater-safari-rafting/2702325/|website=USA Today|access-date=November 4, 2015}}</ref> It also features the Blue Heron Adventure, a [[zip-line]] course connecting users from the Georgia side of the river to the Alabama side on an interstate zip-line over the Chattahoochee River. The course continues with several zip-lines and a ropes course on the Alabama side and completes with another zip-line back to Georgia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.whitewaterexpress.com/blue-heron-adventures/|title=Blue Heron Adventure – River Rafting – WhiteWater Express|website=www.whitewaterexpress.com}}</ref>

It has become a hub for whitewater kayakers, with outstanding standing waves year-round. In mid-winter it is referred to as the "Wintering Grounds" for big wave surfing athletes and enthusiasts.

[[File:Columbus Public Buildings - DPLA - a92d596082651977cca737b20d1e6f76.jpeg|thumb|alt=A historical drawing of Columbus, Georgia's court house|Old and new courthouse]]