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Warner Robins, GA News Archives for July 2008

Jul 31, 2008 | The Macon Telegraph

Authorities looking for missing Warner Robins man

A Warner Robins man has been reported missing after he left a family vacation early on July 24 and hasn't been seen or heard from since, a Houston County sheriff's investigator said today.

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Related Topix: Houston County, GA, Valdosta, GA

Jul 31, 2008 | 13WMAZ-TV

Travel Agency Owner Faces More Charges

The owner of a Warner Robins travel agency may face more charges from customers who say they paid for cruises that weren't booked, according to the Houston County sheriff's office.

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Related Topix: Houston County, GA

Jul 31, 2008 | The Macon Telegraph

Warner Robins serves up tennis court upgrades

Eight of the 10 tennis courts at the city recreation complex are expected to get some improvements soon.

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Wed Jul 30, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Security worker accused of stealing from Warner Robins store

An employee responsible for preventing theft at Target has been arrested and charged with stealing from the retail store, police reported.

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Related Topix: Fort Valley, GA

The Macon Telegraph

Storms cause damage in Warner Robins

Workers cover the section of damaged wall Tuesday morning at The Audio Shop on Carl Vinson in Warner Robins.

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Related Topix: Weather

Tue Jul 29, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Storms cause damage in Warner Robins

Workers cover the section of damaged wall Tuesday morning at The Audio Shop on Carl Vinson in Warner Robins.

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Related Topix: Weather

The Macon Telegraph

Warner Robins power expected to be restored by noon

Two broken power poles are all that remains to be repaired to restore electricity to Flint Energies customers in Warner Robins.

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Related Topix: Weather, Centerville, GA

The Macon Telegraph

Houston agency to put focus on rape prevention

For years Hodac has assisted victims of rape, but now the community service agency is making its most concerted effort yet to keep women from becoming victims.

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Related Topix: Fort Valley, GA, Houston County, GA

Mon Jul 28, 2008

13WMAZ-TV

Travel Agency Owner Charged

The owner of a Warner Robins travel agency has been charged with theft after dozens of customers said they had paid for cruises that weren't booked.

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Related Topix: Houston County, GA

The Macon Telegraph

Retired colonel handcrafts wooden pens in his home business

In a tidy workshop in a Houston County neighborhood sit a stack of wooden block pieces, various machinery, chisels and other tools that wait for a story to be told.

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Related Topix: Houston County, GA, Small Business, Personal Finance, Kathleen, GA

Sat Jul 26, 2008

13WMAZ-TV

WR Police Look for Robbers

Police are investigating a Thursday night armed robbery in Warner Robins, according to a Warner Robins Police news release.

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Fri Jul 25, 2008

Robins Rev-up

Robins test ground for alternative energy pilot project

The Defense Logistics Agency kicked off its fuel cell forklift pilot project July 24 at the Defense Depot Warner Robins.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Air Force, Milledgeville, GA, Robins Air Force Base, Science / Technology, Alternative Energy

13WMAZ-TV

WR Police Look for Robbers

Police are investigating a Thursday night armed robbery in Warner Robins, according to a Warner Robins Police news release.

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The Macon Telegraph

Two men arrested fleeing armed robbery

City police and Houston County sheriff's deputies arrested two Warner Robins men fleeing the scene of an armed robbery early Thursday morning, a detective said.

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Related Topix: Houston County, GA

Thu Jul 24, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Children's dog show set for Saturday in Warner Robins

Tractor Supply in Warner Robins is hosting a children's dog show Saturday. Dog Days of Summer is geared toward children from 4 to 14 years old, organizer Celia Tamker said.

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Related Topix: Houston County, GA

The Macon Telegraph

Warner Robins picked to be site for new C-3 youth camp

Warner Robins has been selected as one of 27 communities across the country to host C-3, a new youth camp sponsored by the nonprofit WinShape Foundation, started by Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy.

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Wed Jul 23, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Investigators arrest two in contractor insurance sweep

Investigators from the Georgia State Board of Workers' Compensation have arrested two contractors operating in the Macon area in a sweep enforcing a state law requiring that contractors carry workers' ...

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Related Topix: Macon Metro, Macon, GA, Bibb County, GA, Law, Employment / Labor Law

The Macon Telegraph

Fourth Zaxby's winging way to Warner Robins

A new Zaxby's is coming to Warner Robins. The restaurant is under construction next to the Murphy's USA fuel center in front of Wal-Mart on Booth Road.

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Related Topix: Centerville, GA, Statesboro, GA, US Military, Robins Air Force Base, US Air Force

Tue Jul 22, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Middle Georgia vets rallying for McCain in Warner Robins

Middle Georgia veterans will rally in Warner Robins for presidential candidate Sen.

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Related Topix: US Politics, John McCain, US News

WMAZ-TV Macon

Cruise Plans Sink for Houston Graduates

A group of Houston County graduates and their families were ready to set sail for a four day cruise this Sunday.

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Related Topix: Houston County, GA

Sun Jul 20, 2008

13WMAZ-TV

Warner Robins Group Raises Money to Help Troops

Volunteers got soapy and wet Saturday while raising money for U.S. troops overseas.

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Sat Jul 19, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Gunman flees Warner Robins bank empty-handed Tuesday afternoon

Police are looking for an armed man they believe was about to rob the Bank of America on Russell Parkway on Tuesday afternoon before he was spooked by an employee and fled.

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Fri Jul 18, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

WR police identify 4-year-old who drowned in pond

The 4-year-old child who drowned in a pond Wednesday night in the 400 block of Osigian Boulevard has been identified as Matthew Payne, son of Deloria and James Payne, according to the Warner Robins Police ...

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Thu Jul 17, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Warner Robins travel agency leaves youth group high and dry, parents say

A church group in Warner Robins planned to leave this weekend to take graduating high school seniors on a cruise, but they said they found out that $36,000 they paid a travel agent for the tickets never made it ...

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The Macon Telegraph

Four-year-old boy drowns in Warner Robins

Police are investigating the drowning late Wednesday of a 4-year-old boy in a pond on Osigian Boulevard, Warner Robins police Sgt.

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Wed Jul 16, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Firefighters fight blaze at Miller Street home in WR

The Warner Robins Fire Department responded to a house fire at 713 Miller St. about 11 this morning.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire

Tue Jul 15, 2008

WPGA

Stolen Vehicle Injures Warner Robins Police Officer

A Warner Robins Police Department Patrol Officer sustains injuries while following a reported stolen vehicle.

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Mon Jul 14, 2008

WMAZ-TV Macon

Teen Charged With Hit-and-Run Cruiser Accident

A 16-year-old has been charged in a hit-and-run accident that injured a Warner Robins police officer, according to a police news release.

1 comment

Sun Jul 13, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Police address issue of low-speed vehicles in Warner Robins

With recent changes in speed limits in Warner Robins, roads could become filled with low-speed vehicles instead of sport utility vehicles.

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13WMAZ-TV

Motorcycle Accident Injures Warner Robins Man

A motorcycle accident sent a Warner Robins man to the hospital. According to a news release from the Warner Robins Police Department, a 16-year-old girl stopped her Toyota Celica at the intersection of Tharpe ...

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Sat Jul 12, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Census: Macon continues to shrink; Warner Robins growing

The populations in some midstate cities, namely Warner Robins, are growing as residents continue to move from Macon, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released Thursday.

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Related Topix: Bibb County, GA, Macon Metro, Macon, GA, Houston County, GA

WMAZ-TV Macon

Low Speed Vehicles on Warner Robins Roads

They're small, electric and could be coming to a road near you. The City of Warner Robins is preparing for an influx of low speed, street legal vehicles.

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Fri Jul 11, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Warner Robins officer hurt in hit and run accident

A Warner Robins police officer was hurt early this morning in a hit and run collision in the 400 block of McArthur Boulevard.

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Thu Jul 10, 2008

WPGA

Warner Robins P.D. Introduces "Low Speed" Vehicles

The Warner Robins Police Department will be hosting an introduction to "Low Speed" Vehicles on Friday July 11, 2008 at 10:00 AM.

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Wed Jul 09, 2008

WPGA

Warner Robins Gets Lower Speed Limits

Warner Robins drivers will have to slow down five or more miles per hour in many areas by August 1 or face citations.

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The Macon Telegraph

Warner Robins teen remains in critical condition in Atlanta hospital

A Warner Robins teen remains in critical condition in an Atlanta hospital after a two-vehicle wreck that claimed the life of a Hazlehurst man early Sunday, a Houston County sheriff's deputy says.

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Related Topix: Atlanta Metro, Houston County, GA, Unadilla, GA

Tue Jul 08, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Speak Out: What you have to say

It seems to me that there have been several major personnel decisions and appointments at the Houston Medical Center for over a year now, enough changes where we should be seeing some improvements in the ...

2 comments

Related Topix: Houston County, GA

Sun Jul 06, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Lunch & Laughter features lighter side - from an undertaker

View from a Hearse, Lighten Up!" is the latest installment from humorist and author Bruce Goddard, who loves to present "the lighter side" of what can be a stressful occupation - an undertaker! Raised in ...

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Related Topix: Reynolds, GA, Life, Holidays, Christmas

Fri Jul 04, 2008

13WMAZ-TV

"Dukes of Hazzard" Lives on in Central Ga.

It was a popular Eighties TV show with Georgia roots and a large fan following, and the star of the show was a hemi orange sports car.

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Related Topix: Entertainment, Drama, Television, Dodge Charger, Dodge

WPGA

Warner Robins Shoots Off Early Fireworks

Warner Robins will be shooting off some early fireworks tonight. The Air Force reserve band will be playing some patriotic tunes and Lonestar following.

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The Macon Telegraph

Warner Robins celebration draws thousands

The concert was just kicking off at about 8 p.m. for the 25th annual Independence Day celebration Thursday night at McConnell-Talbert Stadium.

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Related Topix: World News, Asia, Georgia, Bonaire, GA, US Military, US Air Force, Country, Lonestar

The Macon Telegraph

Former commander returns to Robins to say goodbye

Maj. Gen. Mike Collings returned to Middle Georgia on Friday for a few additional moments of what he called "Camelot" before ending his 33-year career in the Air Force.

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Related Topix: US News, US Air Force

Thu Jul 03, 2008

Robins Rev-up

Robins bids fond farewell to congenial command chief

Carol Dockery's middle initials are 'A.M.', the Robins command chief said she's definitely not a morning person.

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The Macon Telegraph

Nude dancing establishment in Byron closes, will be torn down

The close of a business usually isn't cause for widespread rejoicing, but that's what happened when Cafe Erotica shut its doors for good Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Houston County, GA, Byron, GA, Peach County, GA, Centerville, GA

Wed Jul 02, 2008

13WMAZ-TV

Roads Will Close for Warner Robins Concert

Martin Luther King Boulevard in Warner Robins will close at 5 p.m. Thursday due to the Independence Day Celebration at McDonnell-Talbert Stadium.

1 comment

Related Topix: Macon Metro, Macon, GA

13WMAZ-TV

Warner Robins' Cafe Erotica Closes

A Warner Robins adult nightclub has closed and will be bulldozed to make way for a commercial development, according to a Fort Valley businessman.

10 comments

Related Topix: Fort Valley, GA, Peach County, GA

Tue Jul 01, 2008

WPGA

$16 Thousand Warner Robins Drug Bust

The Houston County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit confiscated about four ounces of cocaine and over a pound of marijuana at 406 North Fifth Street in Warner Robins Monday afternoon.

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Related Topix: Houston County, GA, Drugs, Hawkinsville, GA

The Macon Telegraph

Warner Robins all-stars ready to go after another title

Warner Robins American Little League Allstar Payton Purvis is knocking the air out of anything in the strike zone this year.

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Defence Industry Daily

$55M for Metal Finshing at Warner Robins AFB, OK

Another day at work Benham Constructors, LLC in Oklahoma, OK received a $55.1 million firm-fixed price contract to construct an advanced metal finishing facility building with various plating equipment at ...

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Related Topix: Robins AFB, GA, Savannah, GA, Savannah Metro

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