Located at the easternmost point of Alabama, Phenix City - Russell County is a blossoming community conveniently located seconds away from Columbus, Georgia. Along with four Georgia counties, Phenix City - Russell County is the only Alabama county included in the Columbus Metropolitan Area. With such easy access to major metropolitan areas, the busiest airport in the world - Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, major seaports, and rail systems, the Phenix City region has established its place on the global map. Top employers in Phenix City include, but are not limited to the following: Fort Benning (42,000 employees), TSYS (4,000 employees), Columbus Regional Healthcare (4,000 employees), AFLAC (3,700 employees), St. Francis Hospital (2,000 employees), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia (1,400 employees) and Columbus State University (1,010 employees).