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Warner Robins
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Warner Robins. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Warner Robins resident Sabrina Hall, a teacher, youth pastor, and mother of three, competed on Wheel of Fortune in August and won over $11,000 while representing Middle Georgia on the national stage. She celebrated the achievement on her anniversary and now encourages others to chase their dreams (as she balances roles as a small business owner and doctorate student). The Houston Home Journal
- ➤ Warner Robins police and local experts advised parents to check candy and select visible, well-fitting costumes for safe trick-or-treating as Halloween nears—drivers are urged to slow down in residential areas between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. The Party Store owner noted that oversized costumes can cause children to trip. 41NBC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Middle Georgia State University set a record with 8,828 students enrolled for the fall as its focus on affordability, accessibility—and expanded academic programs drove new undergraduate and transfer enrollment gains. 41NBC
- ➤ Houston County students scored an average of 1,071 on the SAT, beating the national average by 75 points and the state average by 42 points for the ninth straight year. School leaders said daily classroom effort and ongoing test prep help these high scores — a sign of strong teacher and student work — as five high schools plan additional SAT preparation. 41NBC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayoral candidate Fabian Velazquez said he was worried that the new Haven Hope House shelter on Green Street was too close to downtown and might hurt local business — he warned that its location could lead to unsanitary conditions. Mayor LaRhonda Patrick said the shelter was built to help homeless residents by working with local churches and nonprofits to offer safe support. 13WMAZ
- ➤ Houston County leaders are reviewing plans for new treatment deals — a study on building a local plant will help ease the strain on the landfill wastewater system caused by rapid population growth. 13WMAZ
- ➤ At Tuesday’s meeting, Houston County Commissioners heard Mary Perdue—wife of former governor Sonny Perdue—speak about Families 4 Families, a non-profit that pairs churches with foster parents, and they approved a $5 million deal with Houston County School District to build a new STEM Academy. The Houston Home Journal
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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.
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