Good morning, Warner Robins.

Georgia State Patrol and local agencies will host the second annual Fall Festival on Sept.

26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Post 15 to engage families with vendors, food trucks, dunk tanks (activities designed to build community trust and raise awareness of impaired driving).

The Brass Tap will open on Labor Day, Sept.

7, at 3151 Russell Parkway, Suite 600 in the Shops At Aria — a 3,700 sqft bar with craft beers, cocktails and a full kitchen. Owner Pratham Patel and his father will host weekly events during the soft opening.

Mercer University welcomes its largest incoming class in school history today; the milestone marks a significant moment for the institution and promises new academic opportunities in the region.

Warner Robins High School will reopen Monday with heightened security measures — extra officer presence and a dedicated crisis support team — after recent safety concerns, officials said.

The school plans to enhance hallway monitoring and review campus procedures to support students returning to class.

The Warner Robins Police Department is hosting a free Citizens Police Academy that offers community members a hands-on look at law enforcement functions + operations.

The program enables locals to learn more about department operations and take part in civic events.

The Westfield Hornets welcomed the Brookstone Cougars on Friday night in Perry - the Hornets, who finished 8-4 last season as region champions, faced the 11-3 Cougars from Columbus with highlights provided by Bill Shanks.

High school football scores and highlights from GIAA Week 1 were reported by Clayton Poulnott in Middle Georgia.

The report featured games from schools like John Milledge, Brentwood, and Stratford, and GHSA games will begin on August 21.