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Jet donated by Travolta being moved to Ga. museum
The military is helping move a Gulfstream jet once flown by actor John Travolta to its new home at an aviation museum in middle Georgia.
Name released of critically-injured motorist shot by Houston sheriffs deputy
The GBI has released the name of a Warner Robins man shot by a Houston County sheriff’s deputy after ramming patrol cars as deputies were getting out of them.
May's WGXA 'Drive Away Hunger' Food Drive a Success
WGXA is sending big thanks to central Georgians for making this month's 'Drive Away Hunger' food drive a success! People were stopping by all Thursday afternoon at Lowe Toyota in Warner Robins, dropping off canned goods and cash donations hoping to help end hunger in central Georgia.
Student Strays From Russell Elementary Once Again
Angela Simmons says she called her son's school, Russell Elementary in Warner Robins to let them know she would be a little late to pick him up, but little did she know, her special needs son was already on his way home.
No furloughs projected for Houston County schools next year
Houston County schools are expected to see no furloughs next fiscal year, a sharp contrast to some area school systems.
Ga. man sentenced to life in fatal carjacking
A Macon man has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in carjacking that led to a fatal shooting.
Ga. man sentenced to life in fatal carjacking
A Macon man has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in carjacking that led to a fatal shooting.
Middle Georgia police agencies experimenting with license plate reader systems
Perry Police Cpl. Justin West goes out on patrol in a cruiser equipped with our video cameras mounted on the truck.
Houston County School System to Honor 79 Retirees
The Houston County School System will honor 79 retirees at the annual Retirement Banquet on May 14, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at the Agricenter's McGill Marketplace in Perry.
Political Notebook: Isakson fields student questions
U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., fielded some tough questions Tuesday afternoon, but not from anyone on Capitol Hill.
Houston Lake Country Club in Perry sold to Houston native
Mark Byrd, president of Byrd & Co., bought the 400-acre country club from Chris and Beth Murman.
Students Win State Science & Engineering Awards
Houston County students won several awards at the 65th Georgia Science and Engineering Fair held at the University of Ga.
Kathleen man indicted on vehicular homicide charges in fatal crash
A 20-year-old man from Kathleen has been indicted on three counts of vehicular homicide and several other related charges in a 2012 crash involving two four-wheelers. Clayton Mitchell Reeves, who was 19 at the time of fatal crash Aug.
Houston County nonprofit gears up to help homeless families
Family Promise of Houston County, a new nonprofit which provides shelter, meals and support services to those without homes, is expected to take in its first families Sunday on Mother’s Day.
Arrest made in Warner Robins credit union robbery, police say
A suspect in Monday afternoon’s robbery of the HEA Federal Credit Union at 121 Osigian Blvd.
Warner Robins police chief, his 10-year-old son join annual Special Olympics Torch Run
Fifth-grader Andrew Evans joined his father, Warner Robins police Chief Brett Evans, in Wednesday’s leg of the annual Special Olympic Torch Run to the annual games in Atlanta.
Robins Region Celebrates 2nd Annual Chamber Week
The Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Chamber Week ; an initiative which showcases the role that the Chamber plays in the community by focusing on leadership development, community and government advocacy, education and networking.
New school scores show Middle Georgias successes, failures
When it comes to being prepared for college and careers, some local schools excel, while others are behind, according to state test data being released Wednesday morning.
Elementary School Presents Quilts to Local Military Veterans
Hilltop Elementary School students participated in the Quilts of Valor program which crafts quilts to present to military veterans and combat service members.
Robins Federal Credit Union Announces New Employees to the Mortgage Department
Robins Federal Credit Union is proud to announce two new employees to the Mortgage Department.