The Georgia National Rodeo is back for a 33rd exciting year! Taking place on February 23rd-25th, the event will be held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry.
This year’s rodeo promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring some of the best cowboys and cowgirls from around the country competing in a variety of events including bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping and barrel racing.
So get your tickets, mark your calendars for February 23rd-25th and get out to the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry for a weekend of thrilling rodeo action and fun for the whole family!
Greetings, Insiders! Have you ever found yourself rushing to court only to realize you’re in the wrong place? Until now, Houston County State Court has resided on Carl Vinson in Warner Robins while the Houston County Superior Court is off of Perry Parkway. No one can blame you for getting them confused!
Starting next week, they’ll be in one place and you can walk between them if needed. The State Court is moving to a new section of the County Courthouse in Perry on Monday, January 23, so State Court will be closed for the day while the change is underway. State Court is set to reopen at the new location on Tuesday at noon – that’s a quick turnaround!
Many may not realize that Houston County Court and the Houston County State Court are two separate court systems that handle different types of legal cases – here’s the rundown if you’re interested:
Houston County Superior Court, is the highest level of trial court locally. It has general jurisdiction and hears major criminal cases, such as felonies, and civil cases, such as disputes over large sums of money or property. The Superior Court also has the power to hear appeals from lower courts, such as the State Court.
Houston County State Court is a lower level trial court with jurisdiction over less serious criminal cases, such as misdemeanors, small claims, ordinance violations and family law cases such as divorce or child support.
You might wonder: what will the State Court building on Carl Vinson be used for after the move? The County Sheriff’s and Tax Commissioner’s offices, which already had space in the same building, will expand into the space left behind, which should help them function better and grow their services.
Our local court system serves many functions, and you’ll probably have a reason to go there sooner or later even if you haven’t violated any laws – marriage license, anyone?? From now on, at least you’ll know you’re in the right place!
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!
Carl Vinson’s work in Congress made a lasting impact on Houston County – here’s why!
Many important Houston County government buildings line Carl Vinson Drive in Warner Robins – if you live here, you’ve probably been there! Did you ever wonder who Carl Vinson was and why Warner Robins has a street named after him?
Carl Vinson was a United States Representative from Georgia who served in Congress for over 50 years. He was born in 1883 in Baldwin County, Georgia, and grew up on a farm in the small town of Milledgeville.
Vinson’s political career began in 1908, when he was elected to the Georgia State Legislature. He served in the legislature for several years before being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1914. Vinson served in Congress until his death in 1981, making him the longest-serving member of Congress in U.S. history.
During his time in Congress, Vinson played a key role in the development of Warner Robins, Georgia. He worked to secure funding for the construction of Robins Air Force Base, which was established in 1941 and has since grown to become one of the largest and most important military installations in the country.
Vinson was instrumental in the growth and development of Warner Robins as a city. He helped to bring new businesses and industries to the area, and he worked to improve infrastructure and create new job opportunities for the residents of Warner Robins.
In addition to his work on behalf of the Heart City, Vinson was also a strong advocate for the military and for veterans. He worked to ensure that servicemembers and their families received the support and benefits they needed, and he was a vocal supporter of military programs and initiatives.
Carl Vinson was a key figure in the history of Warner Robins, and his contributions to the city and the country will not be forgotten. His legacy lives on in the city that bears his name, and in the countless lives he touched through his tireless work in Congress.
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!
