Jordan Vocational High School - Red Jacket Yearbook (Columbus, GA)

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Activities in the city have an affect on us as students and citizens of Columbus. Growing larger in one respect while retrogressing in another, the cityys changes influence our present and future lives. While areas in the north are being developed, activity in other areas is declining. The down- town area, which began declining economically several years ago, is being rejuvenated along with the Historic Dis- trict. The new Columbus Iron Works Convention and Trade Center was built to bring more industrial activity into the Columbus area. Changing for better or worse, is a decision we will face when we hold a place in the future of our. . . Community. Upper Right: Although renovation of the declining areas of downtown have begun, there still remains a large portion of dilapidated build- ings. Lower Left: While certain older downtown areas are depreciating in value, concerned citizens are seeking to revitalize the Historic District. K

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