Good morning, Warner Robins.

Today at 7 p.m., Houston County Schools is hosting a Band Night at McConnell-Talbert Stadium in Warner Robins to showcase every middle and high school marching band in the district.

The event features a mass rendition of the national anthem — group songs by middle school musicians and halftime shows by high school bands and is free for the public.

Russell Elementary was named one of Georgia’s newest Distinguished Schools for high scores on the Georgia Milestones tests and an $8 million renovation modernized its classrooms and hallways—an honor given to only the top 5% of Title I schools.

Principal William Wilson said years of teamwork helped the school achieve this recognition.

City leaders and community partners celebrated the opening of Haven Hope House on Oct.

17 at 79 Green Street with a ribbon cutting ceremony and facility tours—Mayor LaRhonda Patrick said the new shelter, which can house 50 people, will soon offer full support including counseling and job training under The Assembly.

Emory Healthcare’s staffing and equipment upgrades reduced ambulance response times in Houston County from 19 to 13 minutes (a nearly 30% drop) and improved emergency care delivery (local patients now get help faster).

Photos from Houston County’s Week 10 Friday Night Football game were released by the Houston Home Journal—sports editor Clay Brown shares images of the contest and highlights his local coverage.

Westfield won two championships this past weekend.

The softball team earned its ninth state title with a 6-1 win over John Milledge Academy—while the football team secured its first back-to-back region title since 2013—2014 with a 17-7 win over Brookstone.

VMware vSphere 8.0 Skill Up Training

All day — Health Tech of Georgia — $2400 for a 5-day training — Enhance your VMware skills with hands-on expert instruction.

Heroes for Happy Hour 5K and Fun Run

12-4 p.m. — Happy Hour Service Center Workshop Parking Lot — registration fees applicable — Race through the finish line in superhero gear while supporting a great cause for developmental disabilities.