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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!

  • Warner Robins Target Reno STATUS UPDATE!! 2/17/23

    You might have heard by now – our Target is getting a Starbucks (!!!) – but they’re ALSO adding an Ulta Beauty AND produce section in the store! Read on for details and expected completion date.

    Renovations are underway for the Heart City’s Target store!

    The parking lot is still full of shipping containers and you can see the signage construction on the storefront. Inside, the bathrooms, customer service area and former eatery (soon to be Starbucks) are being worked on as first priorities!

    Management at the store expects the first phase (including Starbucks) to be finished by May, but the project will continue until sometime in 2024.

    You’ll be sipping frappé like it’s payday at the checkout line in no time!

    We’re loving the upgrades in Houston County – see you there, HoCo 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!

  • Galleria Cinema reopens over half-capacity after water main burst

    Catch a movie in the Heart City tonight!

    Our local theater on Watson Boulevard had to shut down last week due to a water main break. You might have been wondering if they’re back open and if the showtimes online now are valid since their website doesn’t mention the issue. But don’t worry, Houston County Insider has you covered!

    We’re happy to report that the Galleria Cinema is now back open and operating at a little over half capacity with 9 of it’s 15 screens in operation. The showtimes online are accurate, but you’ll notice there are fewer than normal – and now you know why! Also, sorry to say, the extra-fancy LX screening room is one of the ones out of commission for now.

    Enjoy your night at the movies, HoCo Insiders!

  • Why is Warner Robins Called “Heart City”?

    Warner Robins is also known as Heart City, International City and Wonderful Robins.

    With a population of over 80,000 people, Warner Robins is a thriving community with a rich history and a bright future. But why is it known as “Heart City”?

    Nearby Macon, GA, is known as “The Heart of Georgia” for its centrality to the state. Up-and-coming Warner Robins shares the centrality of Macon but has earned the title “Heart City” for its explosive development as a burgeoning center for commerce, transportation and culture.

    The origins of the “Heart City” nickname can be traced back to the 1950s, when Warner Robins was still a small town with a population of just a few thousand people. The establishment of Robins Air Force Base in 1941 brought rapid growth to the area. RAF has since grown to become one of the largest and most important military installations in the United States.

    As the air force base grew in size and importance, so did Warner Robins. The town became a center for military training, research, and development, and it attracted a diverse population of service members, civilians, and their families. This diversity led to another moniker for Warner Robins: “Georgia’s International City.”

    In the years following World War II, Warner Robins developed at an impressive pace that is still accelerating today, becoming a major economic center for the region. The city’s strong economy and central location make it a natural choice for businesses, and it naturally grew into a hub for transportation and logistics, with easy access to major highways and interstates.

    Today, Warner Robins is a thriving city with a diverse economy, a strong sense of community and a bright future! It is home to a number of military, civilian and government organizations, as well as a wide range of businesses and industries.

    The “Heart City” nickname is a fitting tribute to Warner Robins’ role as a center for commerce, transportation, and culture. It is a city that is at the heart of Georgia, and it is a place where families from all walks of life come together and thrive.