Good morning, Warner Robins.

On July 18, AT&T partnered with the Warner Robins unit of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia to provide 50 laptops and 50 backpacks filled with school supplies to pre-selected local students and families—an effort that supports a larger national initiative to bridge the digital gap before the school year starts.

Centerville Police Chief Cedric Duncan said the investigation into a car with swastikas and racial slurs painted on its side is nearly finished after the vehicle was towed from Houston County Galleria for having an expired tag and raising safety concerns; Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick condemned the hate—calling it unacceptable—and said police will send the case file to the District Attorney’s Office for review.

Houston County Emergency Management is urging residents to sign up for Houston Alerts while Perry welcomed Joseph Duffy as its new Community Development Director and county commissioners approved opioid training with military software experts from Robins Air Force Base.

In other news, Mike Smith was named Assistant District Attorney of the Year on July 20, a Warner Robins man pleaded guilty for heroin trafficking, an 18-year-old died after a Wednesday night shooting on S. Houston Lake Road, and Christopher Smith was sentenced to 40 years for fentanyl trafficking while the Warner Robins Little Theatre will present Steel Magnolias from July 12—27.

Cancer patients in Middle Georgia are facing transportation challenges that hinder attendance at life-saving treatment appointments.

Volunteer Francine Swan helps patients like Charles Hawkins and his wife June through the Road to Recovery program—though fewer than five volunteer drivers currently serve the local area.

Midknight Screening

6:45-9:00 p.m. — Houston Lakes Cinemas — Tickets available — Experience an exclusive showing of the highly anticipated film 'Midknight' in a captivating cinematic journey.