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Georgia National Fair announces 35-hour flash sale for admission tickets
PERRY, Ga. (WGXA) — The Georgia National Fair is offering a special admission discount on Thursday. In a post on Facebook, the Georgia National Fair is celebrating the event's 35th anniversary with a flash sale for tickets that only lasts 35 hours. Fair-goers can purchase admission tickets for only...
City of Warner Robins hosts first ever Burger Week in September
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — The City of Warner Robins announced their inaugural Burger Week in September, according to a press release. The event brings 25 local restaurants together to showcase their “creativity and culinary skills” with limited-time burger creations. Eight restaurants have already signed up to participate...
Thousands in funding brings new equipment to Centerville Fire Department
CENTERVILLE, Ga. (WPGA) - Over $47,000 in funding will supply containers providing Centerville firefighters with breathable air in dangerous environments. Legislatures and officials want those dollars to ensure middle Georgia families stay protected. “There is no worse nightmare for a family in Georgia than waking up in the middle of...
Warner Robins celebrates new water plant, looks to boosting industrial development
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. (WGXA) — The city of Warner Robins has announced the completion of the city's newest water plant. According to the city, the state-of-the-art facility will bring water to the Robins Industrial Site and service the area of West Highway 41. The project's "magnitude" is cause for...
'We have outpaced the state' | Central Georgia school leaders react to milestone test scores
MACON, Ga. — Many Central Georgia counties are gearing up to go back to school next week. Parents students and educators can find motivation in new data released by Georgia's Board of Education. Friday, the Board of Education released milestone scores from the last school year, which show improvement...
Mayor LaRhonda Patrick gives citizens a platform at Moment with Mayor event
WARNER ROBINS – Mayor LaRhonda Patrick recently announced the city will be hosting “Moment with Mayor” on Tuesday, July 30. The event will be at the North Houston Road Sports Complex from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Each person will be given 10 minutes to speak with Mayor Patrick and appointments will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
'We're so proud of him' | School members react to Houston County superintendent retiring
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — A school event just before the start of school in Houston County brings word of an ending that's on the way. Superintendent Dr. Mark Scott announced he's retiring in the spring of 2025. "It is with a mix of emotions that I announce my retirement...
Elected officials in Macon publicly endorse Kamala Harris
MACON, Ga. (WPGA) - Macon Democrats and elected officials made a public endorsement of Kamala Harris for President today at the Tubman Museum in downtown Macon. Democratic Georgia State Representative Miriam Paris finds new hope with Vice President Kamala Harris now on the presidential ticket. The Macon native explains why she believes some of the rhetoric used against Biden will not apply to Harris.
Use permit tabled for incoming Houston County solar farm at zoning appeals meeting
WARNER ROBINS — It was back to the drawing board for Silicon Ranch at Houston County’s latest Zoning Appeals meeting, after the board tabled their applications Monday night. The Nashville-based company has over 160 projects in 15 states, a solar farm and lambing barn in Elko, and is...
Longtime East Macon residents call for road improvements, cite safety and neglect
On Grant Road in East Macon, just a half mile away from Highway 80, sits the complex where Mildred Prosser's family has lived for generations. She said that a lack of upkeep by the city on the neighborhood's roads has made her frustrated. "All my life, we've kept it up,...
Back-to-school bash in Macon to offer resources, supplies for students in need
Macon, Ga (WGXA) - As the new school year approaches, students are gearing up with essential tools like pencils, papers, and notebooks. However, for many families, affording these supplies can be a significant challenge. Curlandra Lightfoot, the PBIS coordinator with the Bibb County School District, emphasizes the critical role that donations play in supporting students.
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