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Perry and Warner Robins to celebrate Juneteenth this Saturday
HOUSTON COUNTY – The cities of Perry and Warner Robins are each having their own Juneteenth celebrations on Saturday, June 15. The City of Perry’s Juneteenth celebration will be from noon to 3 p.m. at the Perry Events Center while the Warner Robins Juneteenth celebration starts from noon to 4:30 p.m. located at Perkins Field, the Wellston Center, and the Old Recreation Center.
Fort Valley to host Juneteenth Celebration
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Legacy Group Development is partnering with the City of Fort Valley and Peach County for the Juneteenth Festival. Angela Williams, event organizer, says the Juneteenth Festival will take place over 2 days. There will be a food drive in Montezuma at Flint River School...
This Central Georgia dirt road is getting $6.6 million in state funding
PEACH COUNTY, Ga. — More than $6 million is paving the way for road improvements in Peach County. The Lily Creek Road project is getting millions of dollars in state funding pave this dirt road. April Hodges is the county administrator and clerk. She said they needed the help...
Houston County Habitat For Humanity close to achieving first time goal: 4 new homes for 4 families
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — Right off the busy street of Watson Boulevard is Orchard Way, where the Houston County Habitat For Humanity Revitalization Neighborhood sits. Dozens of colorful houses sit next to one another, with every home on the street built for a single family. "It often takes a...
Central Georgia's 4th of July events you can enjoy
MACON, Ga. — It's time to celebrate Independence Day. Take a look at some of the ways to celebrate July 4th in Central Georgia. The Assembly At Warner Robins is holding its fifth annual Celebrate Freedom event. The Independence celebration will have food trucks, a splash pad and a free firework show.
Houston County hiked property tax, Mayor signals millage relief
Warner Robins, Ga (WGXA) - "Oh my god, no, no, no, no." That was Warner Robins resident Sylvia Eubanks' reaction after we informed her that her property taxes in Houston County could go up with increasing property values. Eubanks, who is living on a fixed income, believes this decision could hurt a lot of people.
Warner Robins still seeks fire chief amid pay dispute and diversity concerns
Warner Robins, Ga (WGXA) - The Warner Robins Fire Department has been without a chief for more than a year. Recently, we received a tip that the most recent fire chief left due to disagreements over pay raises, and Mayor Patrick confirmed this Tuesday. “He kept pushing the council and...
Little Richard House closes indefinitely
The Little Richard Neighborhood Resource Center closed indefinitely without fanfare or public notice last weekend. A few days later, the historic childhood home of Macon music legend Little Richard sat silent, save for the occasional thunk of moving boxes being unfolded by a man whose last day on the job is June 7.
Perry Rotary Club, organizations pass initiative of delivering medicine
WARNER ROBINS – The Perry Rotary Club hosted a ribbon-cutting at the Houston County Volunteer Medical Clinic, celebrating the “Saving Lives with Medicine” initiative. This initiative is the delivery of medicine to clinics for the uninsured. The Centerville Rotary Club, Houston County Volunteer Medical Clinic, MAP International...
Early voting begins for upcoming runoff elections in Macon-Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Early voting started Monday for the upcoming runoff elections scheduled for next Tuesday in Macon-Bibb County. The elections in May experienced some mishaps. In light of these challenges, the Board of Elections has been working diligently to address and resolve the issues ahead of early voting and election day.
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