Not like talking about demographics would help, although youre 34, but...
U guys just happen to have a military base which makes your city "something" and provides work and a warmer climate. Nothing about Columbus, GA is better than Columbus, OH. Cbus, OH income spread is better and the median income is higher, crime is lower, commute time is lower, cost of living is lower, unemployment is lower and percentage of residents who live below the poverty line is also lower. And the types of work available are heavily diversifed here. I believe even Cbus, OH's tax base is lesser than GA's. This city (and most of Ohio) is considered boring to southerners for whatever reason, because this city, like the state, spend more time making the things that make things for other states than just partying.
Cbus, GA has sunny weather, a military base, a bit of Ohio's NCR company..