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Warner Robins
Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
Good morning, Warner Robins. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Warner Robins is inviting local artists to join its Adopt a Box program to paint traffic signal boxes with new, family-friendly designs that capture local nature, heritage and education—artists must create original work with minimal text so drivers are not distracted. The Houston Home Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chelsia Green Ogletree, owner of Her Majesty's Kitchen in Forsyth, hosted a private watch party yesterday to debut her Food Network appearance on Chopped. She competed with elite chefs for a cash prize and showcased her soulful—southern-forward cuisine. WGXA
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Today from 4 to 6 p.m., Rockers Roost Restaurant on the fairgrounds will host a food services job fair aimed at filling positions for cooks, cashiers, and catering staff ahead of the upcoming Georgia National Fair. Applicants must bring a driver’s license and Social Security card to apply — all positions include flexible training and work hours. 41NBC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Richard Rogers became the new Houston County School District superintendent on June 2 and brings experience as a teacher, principal, and deputy superintendent. He will focus on strengthening STEM education through teacher programs and a new STEM academy opening in 2027—board approval of a November ESPLOST ballot will support building a new elementary school and renovating others while addressing challenges with federal education funds. 41NBC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nearly one year ago, Warner Robins city leaders passed a blight tax ordinance that adds up to 10 mills on vacant, unsafe or rundown properties if owners do not fix them. Under the ordinance, property owners get a written warning and 30 days to request a municipal court hearing—leading to some properties being cleaned up while others remain neglected. 13WMAZ
- ➤ The City of Warner Robins unveiled its new logo on social media that features an F-15 and shows its aviation connections and plans for growth. Mayor LaRhonda Patrick said the design—created by Chandlerthinks with community input—reflects a fresh look that ties the city to Robins Air Force Base and its bright future. The Houston Home Journal
- ➤ Colonel Johari J. Hemphill took command of the 78th Air Base Wing at Robins Air Force Base Tuesday morning during a formal ceremony at the Century of Flight Hangar—he now leads nearly 7,000 acres with over 22,000 airmen and 54 mission partners. Local leaders said they hope Hemphill will boost mission readiness and build stronger community ties—ensuring closer bonds between the base and its neighbors. WGXA
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
~ Lao Tzu
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