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A 51-year-old woman was found dead from a gunshot wound to the head late Monday night in her Warner Robins home. The woman, whose identity has not yet been released, was discovered by police responding to a shooting at a home on Suzanne Drive at around 10:40 p.m. Monday.

Crime

51-Year-Old Warner Robins Woman Found Shot to Death in Her Home

by Thom ChandlerOctober 22, 2024October 22, 2024

Flags in Georgia will be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday to honor Cullen Talton, the longest-serving sheriff in America who passed away at 92. Talton served Houston County for nearly 52 years, leaving a significant legacy. His funeral is set for Wednesday, with Chief Deputy Billy Rape stepping in as interim sheriff.

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff for America’s Longest Serving Sheriff Cullen Talton

by Thom ChandlerOctober 22, 2024October 22, 2024

A smoke shop owner, Christopher Davis, has been arrested for the assault of a 65-year-old homeless woman in Warner Robins, raising significant safety concerns within the community. Facing multiple charges, he allegedly attacked her outside his store, prompting discussions about homelessness and the need for better protection of vulnerable populations.

Crime

Warner Robins Smoke Shop Owner Arrested in Brutal Assault of Homeless Woman

by Thom ChandlerOctober 21, 2024October 21, 2024

A 23-year-old man from Houston County lost his life following a motorcycle crash in Bonaire on Friday afternoon.

Traffic & Transportation

23-Year-Old Houston County Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident

by Thom ChandlerOctober 18, 2024October 18, 2024

Cullen Talton, Houston County Sheriff for nearly 52 years, has entered hospice care, marking the end of an era in Georgia law enforcement. Talton, 92, is the longest-serving sheriff in the United States, and his health decline was announced at the Georgia Sheriff’s Association’s annual luncheon.

America’s Longest-Serving Sheriff Enters Hospice at Age 92

by Thom ChandlerOctober 17, 2024October 17, 2024

Warner Robins police arrested a 51-year-old man Friday afternoon after a vehicle pursuit that followed an alleged attempt to set a car on fire with two children inside.

Crime

Georgia Man Arrested After Attempting to Set Vehicle on Fire With Children Inside

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 27, 2024September 27, 2024

Warner Robins had its own cheeky way of getting residents to take Hurricane Helene seriously with a social media post that said, “All Warner Robins Waffle House locations are now closed.”

Waffle House Locations in Warner Robins Are Closed Ahead of Hurricane Helene

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 27, 2024September 27, 2024

Heavy rain

Sandbags in Warner Robins? Hurricane Helene Prep Gets Serious

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 26, 2024September 26, 2024

The Gist: Claud Bradley Almon, Jr., a renowned high school football coach in Georgia, died peacefully at his home on Friday, May 17, at the age of 83.

Legendary Georgia High School Football Coach Claud “Brad” Almon Dies at 83

by Thom ChandlerMay 23, 2024May 23, 2024

📝 The Gist: American Philly and Wings II in Warner Robins received a score of 74 in its recent health inspection on April 15, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.

Food

Warner Robins Restaurant Gets a C in Latest Health Inspection

by Thom ChandlerApril 16, 2024April 16, 2024

The Georgia House of Representatives has passed a bill that would call a temporary halt to a sales tax exemption the state has been using since 2018 to attract huge high-tech data centers.

Officials Say Tax Exempt Data Centers Drove Georgia Electric Bills Up

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 28, 2024February 28, 2024

🚗 The Gist: Residents of Houston County are facing new and deceptive scam tactics, with some being falsely informed they've won a luxury vehicle.

Beware: New Scam Tactics Targeting Houston County Residents

by Thom ChandlerNovember 3, 2023November 3, 2023

🚗 The Gist: A significant crash occurred on State Route 11 before Arena Road, causing all lanes to be blocked.

Traffic & Transportation

Major Car Crash Reported in Houston County

by Thom ChandlerOctober 26, 2023December 20, 2023

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Crime

Ten Arrested in Sex Trafficking Bust in Middle Georgia

by Thom ChandlerOctober 3, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: The seasonal burn ban in Georgia ceased as of October 1, reinstating outdoor burning in 54 counties under specific regulations.

Georgia’s outdoor burn ban has been lifted

by Thom ChandlerOctober 2, 2023October 2, 2023

According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, 24-year-old Johnathan Howard of Bibb County was walking in the roadway when he was hit by a Ford Focus heading northbound. The driver, a 30-old man from Warner Robins, was unharmed in the collision.

Traffic & Transportation

24-year-old Bibb County Man Killed in Pedestrian Crash

by Thom ChandlerAugust 27, 2023October 10, 2023

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