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Warner Robins
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Warner Robins. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local shelters are extending hours to help residents as wintry weather approaches. Haven Hope House — located at 79 Green Street — will run a warming shelter with bus transport from 6:00 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday while nearby centers also adjust hours to serve those in need. WGXA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Perry local Emily Landrum and her Doberman Pinscher Phasma will compete in the 2026 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday, Feb. 3 in New York City. Landrum, an experienced show dog handler, said she is excited to compete and hopes to earn a top placement. The Houston Home Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Kemp proposed a fourth $1 billion tax rebate to help with high living costs, offering eligible taxpayers — based on their 2024 tax liability — up to $500 if they file 2025 returns. Rebates will be distributed electronically around June. 13WMAZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Doctors in Warner Robins urge residents to get flu shots as a contagious super flu spreads rapidly — they note that early evaluation and vaccination can help reduce symptoms, especially in children, and vaccines are available at local clinics and pharmacies. 41NBC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Warner Robins won 52-46 over New Hampstead on Friday night in a tight region game with strong early play from Gavyn Williams and critical rebounding by the Demons. They will host Ware County today at 5:30 p.m. while New Hampstead plays Perry today at 5 p.m. The Houston Home Journal
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.
~ Benjamin Franklin
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