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  • Crumbl Cookies Warner Robins Location Confirmed!

    Attention HoCo cookie lovers! Y’all know you want more dessert, and you’ve maybe heard rumors about Crumbl Cookies coming to Warner Robins… Well, we’ve finally seen the signs go up on the rumored storefront, confirming that the new hit dessert spot is going to be located next to Stevi B’s at 2907 Watson Boulevard.

    If you happen to peek in the windows, you’d see that we’ll be waiting a bit longer for the storefront to be renovated (*ahem* not that WE did that… *ahem*), but no target opening date has been released.

    In the meantime, here’s a few reasons why people go nuts over Crumbl Cookies:

    1. This family-owned business started in 2017 and became the nation’s fastest growing cookie company.
    2. Tech-driven approach to order and deliver cookies via a user-friendly mobile app.
    3. A rotating menu of fresh and unique flavors every week, along with their classic chocolate chip and pink sugar cookies.
    4. Trademark pink boxes that are both aesthetic and functional, keeping the cookies warm and fresh.
    5. A strong and active social media presence where they showcase their cookies and attract customers.

    Between this and the Starbucks at Target in the same shopping center, we won’t know what to do with ourselves!

    Houston County Insider will keep you in the know for the opening so you don’t miss first dibs! Keep salivating, HoCo!

  • Peaches to Beaches: Don’t Miss GA’s Yard Sale Extravaganza in Perry!

    Peaches to Beaches is a Houston County tradition to be excited about! Check out the local deals in downtown Perry this year and follow 341 to your heart’s content!

    Hey there, Houston County! Are you ready for one of the biggest annual events in Georgia? Peaches to Beaches is a 200-mile long treasure hunt that stretches all the way from the peach-filled city of Barnesville to the sandy shores of Brunswick, running along Highway 341 the whole way INCLUDING right through our own downtown Perry, GA in Houston County!

    From March 10-11, 2023, folks from all over the state will be flocking to Hwy 341 to explore the numerous sales hosted by residents and businesses along the way. There are official vendors and designated sites along the way that you’ll see banners and signs for (official times are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.), but part of the fun is driving along 341 for a smorgasbord of private yard sales that accompany the official ones.

    If you’re looking for great deals and exciting vendors nearby, look no further than downtown Perry! There are also hubs nearby in Fort Valley as well as Hawkinsville, and you might also get caught up in curiosity chasing deals all the way to Brunswick if you’re so inclined! More details are at their website, including how to become an official vendor.

    Whether you’re a seasoned yard sale pro or a newbie looking to score some great deals, Peaches to Beaches is the place to be! Join us in downtown Perry, HoCo is the place to be!

  • New ROSS Opening in Perry!

    Attention, Houston County shoppers – exciting news! A new Ross store is opening on Sam Nunn Boulevard in Perry. The 16,000 square-foot store will be next to Cato in the Perry Market Place Shopping Plaza (where Kroger is located).

    Ross is a discount clothing and accessories store that offers great deals on brand name clothing, accessories and more. (Photo by Miosotis Jade)

    Ross has a location on Watson Boulevard in Warner Robins, so this will be their second store in Houston County. The new store will be a more convenient option not only for those in Perry, but also for anyone who doesn’t want to contend with the traffic on Watson – it’s hard to beat going right off I-75!

    We don’t have an opening date for you yet, but you know we will keep you informed, Insiders!

  • The Amazing Story Behind How Warner Robins was Named – Why It’s Not “Wellston” Anymore!

    Throughout the US, there are a dozen “Macon”s and 20 “Atlanta”s – but only ONE Warner Robins! How did Warner Robins get its totally unique name?

    Robins Air Force Base (photo credit: Bill Golladay)

    Warner Robins was originally known as Wellston – you can still see vestiges of that name around town. And, in 1942, a brand new air force base was constructed in Wellston following America’s entry into World War II – but it was named Wellston Army Air Depot. So what changed???

    The base’s first commander, Colonel Charles Thomas, wanted to honor his mentor, General Warner Robins, by naming the depot after him. BUT regulations prevented him from doing so – the rules stated that the base must be named after the nearest town.

    Colonel Thomas was not one to back down easily! He rallied the community leaders and convinced them to rename the town of Wellston to Warner Robins. If you can’t change the rules, change the game!

    The town officially became Warner Robins later that year, and the base was renamed after General Robins as well a month later – all thanks to one man’s tenacity and innovation!

    Just think, we could have ended up alongside 5 other “Wellston”s in America. No, thanks! I’m proud of our origins and glad to stand out!

    Let’s keep the fighting spirit and game-changing attitude of the Heart City alive. Remember, Warner Robins residents… you are one of a kind!

  • Mysterious Red Glow on Hwy 96 – Explained!

    That’s no sunset!! Have you seen the red glow at night??? (Photo: Heart City Marketing)

    The red glow in the sky at night has been just across I-75 from Buc-ees for several years now, and you might have noticed it only shows up during the fall and winter.

    The riddle is over! It comes from the high-tech Pure Flavor greenhouse built in 2017. The greenhouse is located in Peach County, not far across the county line on Hwy 96.

    So what exactly causes the glow? They use powerful high-pressure sodium grow lights when there are fewer daylight hours in order to produce veggies year-round.

    While it’s an innovative solution, for some residents living near the greenhouse, it’s been a nuisance. Others have come to see the glow as a familiar and even beautiful part of their evening view. Either way, it’s a Houston County thing – and now you know!