Good morning, Warner Robins.

Eric Andrew Young, 40, was arrested after his Jeep Wrangler crashed into Truist Bank and Emory Healthcare on Aug 25 on Watson Boulevard—police said FLOCK camera footage and a witness video identified him, leading to two counts of second-degree criminal damage to property once his vehicle was later found at a Perry gas station.

Chief Meteorologist Ryan Stinnett and WGXA hosted The Winning Academy for third through sixth graders at the studio where they learned about news, reporting and weather.

The students toured behind the scenes—asking questions and listening to anchor Brittany Miller as they learned how a TV station works.

Georgia State Patrol and local law enforcement are urging travelers to drive safely during Labor Day weekend as officers will patrol highways from 6 p.m. Friday to Monday night—targeting speeding, texting, and DUI incidents.

Sergeant Michael Strickland advises using a designated driver if drinking while Bibb County Sheriff David Davis warns that buzzed driving is drunk driving.

Houston County commissioners will seek a $500K grant to build a family-friendly park with trails, fishing, and canoe launches along Echeconnee Creek.

Warner Robins beat Northside 22-13 in a fierce rivalry game as quarterback Chandler Dyson ran in the winning touchdown during Football Friday Night—continuing a nine-game win streak—while thirteen Central Georgia teams scored 40 or more points this week and several key matches will be played next week.

Football Friday Night week 3 gives local fans live updates as Warner Robins will play Northside in their annual rivalry at McConnell-Talbert Stadium amid rainy weather—Veterans beat Starr’s Mill 17-14 and Howard won over Rutland 20-13.

Other Central Georgia teams will face high-scoring matchups in upcoming games.

Warner Robins High School honored legendary coach Robert Davis with a permanent tribute unveiled at McConnell-Talbert Stadium—marking his many years of commitment to the school’s sports program.

A local sports column explained the challenge of choosing between Houston County football games, including the Crosstown Showdown between Northside and Warner Robins and a rivalry game between Houston County and Perry, noting that a clone would help handle the schedule conflict.

The writer hopes a future schedule change will let fans see more of these key matchups + ease the pressure on teams managing bye weeks and overlapping game dates.

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