Fountain City Classic draws about 35,000 to 40,000 fans in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Law enforcement counted about 35,000 to 40,000 fans at A.J. McClung Stadium in Columbus for the Fountain City Classic last weekend, Executive Director Robbie Branscomb said.Attendance and game resultBranscomb said attendance was about the same as in previous years.Albany State won, 49-0.Fundraising and economic impactBranscomb said both schools met their financial goals. The Chairman’s Reception and the golf classic raised $10,000 in scholarships to “close the gap.”Officials expect a $2.5 million economic impact.