A rose to all of our out-of-town visitors. Beginning over the weekend with the start of the 78th annual Columbus Spring Pilgrimage and continuing through the Market Street Festival on May 5, these few weeks represent the busiest time of the year for our area's tourism industry. According to the Columbus Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau, 18 events are scheduled during these five weeks. We welcome all our visitors as you take in the sights, sounds, food and events our community has to offer.
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