Good morning, Warner Robins.

Perry High School went into lockdown on Friday afternoon after a swatting call led police from Perry, Warner Robins, Houston County and the Georgia State Patrol to check the school—students were safely dismissed and no threat was found.

Today, police at the Galleria Mall in Centerville negotiated with an armed man—asking residents to steer clear of the parking lot while efforts to secure his surrender continued.

Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton said a man was shot and killed at Galleria Mall in Centerville after a standoff that began at 5:30 a.m. on Friday—GBI is investigating the case.

Houston County leaders plan to raise property taxes by 11.18% after a required reassessment showed higher market values; the new rate will fund six sheriff's deputies and nine firefighters to improve emergency response.

Residents can share input at public hearings on Aug. 19 at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the county annex (200 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins) and on Aug. 26 at 9 a.m. at the county courthouse.

Houston County Commission announced a plan to raise property taxes by 11.18% over the rollback rate even as the maintenance and operations millage drops from 8.501 to 8.45 mills — many nonexempt homeowners could see an extra $68 on a $200,000 home while those with a homestead exemption will not be affected. Public hearings are set for Aug. 19 at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the county annex in Warner Robins and Aug. 26 at 9 a.m. at the county courthouse in Perry.

Midknight Screening

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