Columbus Community Geography Center
Columbus Community Geography Center (CCGC) is a community-driven collaboration that uses geographical thinking to research, map, analyze, and provide fresh and insightful perspectives on issues in the city and region. Located in the Department of History & Geography at Columbus State University, the CCGC works to:
- Raise awareness about important community problems and resources;
- Inform community and neighborhood planning processes;
- Support community organizing; and
- Empower communities to make positive change.
The documents below include: reports, maps, digital humanities projects and teaching materials.
2020
Hotspot Analysis of Unregistered Voters in Columbus, Georgia, Jordan Brasher [Map]
Liberia Migration Project, Amanda Rees, Ariatna Perez Riveria, Jonathan Gunn, et al. [Digital Humanities Project]
2017
South Commons: Assessing Contemporary Use and Envisioning New Users, Amanda Rees, Alexandria Ard, James Bennett, et al. [Digital Humanities Project]
Walking Through Black History Digital Humanities Project, Amanda Rees, Chris Gass, Austin Chesteen, et al. [Digital Humanities Project]
2016
Marion County Heritage Map Project, Amanda Rees, David Buxton, Dustin Colman, et al. [Digital Humanities Project]
Columbus Community Gardens, Amanda Rees, Bert Melix, Chuck Lawson, et al. [Map]
2015
In Transition: The Visionary Art Environment of Pasaquan, Amanda Rees, David Anderson, Traci Brookshire, et al. [Digital Humanities Project]
At a Crossroads: MidTown, Inc. 2005-2015, Amanda Rees, Caleb Ashburn, Cheltzie Brown, et al. [Report]
2014
Moving To Work Baseline Analysis, Brad Huff, Douglas Allen, Jason Allen, et al. [Report]
Columbus History from the River: Historical Narratives for WhiteWater Express River Guides, Amanda Rees, Ryan Boyette, Logan Copley, et al. [Digital Humanities Project]
2013
Butler Community Redevelopment Plan, Brad Huff [Report]
Driving Tour Narrative and Map of Historic Talbotton, Georgia, Amanda Rees, Ron Fuller, Jessica Juhan, et al. [Digital Humanities Project]
Food Pantries and Food Accessibility in Columbus, GA, Amanda Rees, Angel Jorcin, and Dustin Laska [Report]
2012
Shaping OurSpace, Becky Becker and Amanda Rees [Report]
Liberty-Booker T Washington District Timeline of Major Sites and Leaders, Catherine Lovin, Meredith Duke, Joyce Wade, et al. [Report]
Waverly Terrace "Haven of Homes" House Genealogy Handbook, Amanda Rees, William Cox, Drew Dickerson, et al. [Report]
Interim Report on the East Highlands District, Columbus GA, Amanda Rees and T. J. Rice [Report]
Neighborhoods of the East Highland District, Amanda Rees and T.J. Rice [Map]
2011
Creating a Sense of Place: Defining the Historic, Mid-Century, Midtown Neighborhoods of Averett Woods, Boxwood Estates, Hilton Woods, Hilton Heights, Philip Causey [Report]
Micro Histories of Midtown Elementary Schools: Brewer, Clubview, Davis, Rigdon Road, Hannan, Wynnton Arts Academy, St Elmos Center for the Gifted, Amanda Ferguson [Report]
Converting Vacant Lots into Assets: Comparing National Community Garden Programs to Community Garden Projects in Columbus GA, Amanda Rees and Joyce Wade [Report]
2009
Bibb City: Collected Lives from a Mill Town, Becky Becker, Amanda Rees, Brittney Allen, et al. [Digital Humanities Project]
