| Warner Robins, Georgia | |
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| Nickname: The International City, War-Town, The War, Robins, Warner Vegas | |
| Motto: Georgia's International City | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| Counties | Houston, Peach |
| Founded | September 1, 1942 |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Donald S. Walker |
| Area | |
| - Total | 22.9 sq mi (59.2 km²) |
| - Land | 22.8 sq mi (59.0 km²) |
| - Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) 0.39% |
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 48,804 |
| - Density | 2,143.9/sq mi (827.9/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | Eastern (UTC-4) |
| Area code(s) | 478 |
| FIPS code | 13-80508GR2 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0333366GR3 |
| Website: www.warner-robins.org | |
Warner Robins is the 9th largest city in the U.S. state of Georgia, located primarily in Houston County with a small portion in Peach County. The city is in the Macon metropolitan area. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 48,804. The city was originally named Wellston, which was little more than a train stop for local farmers. During World War II, in order to secure a military base, it was renamed after General Augustine Warner Robins. It was founded in the early 1940s and survived a direct strike from an F4 tornado in April 1953, the first tornado to ever be caught on film. The city is nicknamed the "International City"; this comes from the number of people that live there from all over the world brought together by nearby Robins Air Force Base. The official motto of Warner Robins is EDIMGIAFAD, which is an acronym for "Every Day In Middle Georgia Is Armed Forces Appreciation Day".
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Geography
Warner Robins is located at (32.608720, -83.638027)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.9 square miles (59.2 km²), of which, 22.8 square miles (58.9 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (0.39%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 48,804 people, 19,550 households, and 13,078 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,143.9 people per square mile (827.9/km²). There were 21,688 housing units at an average density of 952.7/sq mi (367.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 62.50% White, 32.09% African American, 0.30% Native American, 1.79% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 1.24% from other races, and 2.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.80% of the population. There were 19,550 households out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.03. In the city the population was spread out with 27.5% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males. The median income for a household in the city was $38,401, and the median income for a family was $44,217. Males had a median income of $33,030 versus $24,855 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,121. About 11.0% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.5% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over. In 2005, the population was estimated at 57,907 with a projection of 21,000 new residents by 2010.
Museum of Aviation
Warner Robins is home to the Museum of Aviation, a four-building complex honoring the history of military aviation. The main center is the Eagle Building, which contains military memorabilia since World War I. The Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame and a theater showing various films on the military are also located in the building. Another major building is the Century of Flight Hangar, containing airplanes and ground vehicles. There is also an exhibit and small theater focusing on some famous Middle Georgian politicians and military leaders. Another hangar houses an exhibit on Operation Desert Storm, the Tuskegee Airmen, and additional airplanes. The final building showcases artifacts found on Robins Air Force Base. The museum is free but donations are encouraged. A cafe, gift shop, picnic tables, playground, and an outdoor amphitheatre are also on the grounds. Many families and school groups visit the museum, and it is one of Warner Robins' main tourist attractions. It is also the 4th largest aviation museum in the country.
Baseball
Warner Robins Little League won the 2007 Little League World Series 3-2 against Tokyo, Japan. Dalton Carriker hit a walk off home run in the 8th inning to give the team the win. This was the third time Georgia was represented in the Little League World Series and the third championship that the United States has won in a row (and the second consecutive for a Georgia team; the team from Columbus, Georgia won the 2006 title). Several members of the team also trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.[1] In 1958, Claude Lewis, director of the Warner Robins Recreation Department, invented the game of tee-ball. The first game was played in March of that year with 20 children participating. Lewis wrote rules for the new game and sent rule books out to recreation departments all over the country. In 2006, a field was dedicated and named for Lewis, "The Father of Tee-Ball", at the Warner Robins American Little League complex.
Urban redevelopment
As of January 2007, the city of Warner Robins is currently working on redeveloping and renewing areas that have suffered from urban decay and/or abandonment through neglect and city growth. The city's plans also include to eventually create a downtown area that will include shopping, entertainment and restaurants and hopefully in the process promote and attract more commercial business to the area.[2]
A recent positive development in the downtown area was the decision of the Warner Robins Area Chamber to purchase and renovate property at 1228 Watson Boulevard for a new chamber headquarters. The organization had looked into various sites throughout Houston County but the final decision was to remain in downtown Warner Robins. In November of 2007, the chamber was recently recognized by the organization Keep Warner Robins Beautiful for its efforts at redeveloping and enhancing this property.
Notable residents
- Robert Barlow, artist, stuntman, and popular record breaker
- Emmy nominated actress and singer Bobbie Eakes
- Victoria Principal (Star of the 80's classic "Dallas")
- Danny "Boone" Alexander (lead singer of the band Rehab)
- Russell Branyan (Major League Baseball player)
- James Brooks (NFL player from 1981 to 1993)
- Nick Brooks, member of the 2006 University of Florida's National Championship Football Team
- Kevin Porter (NFL player from 1988 to 1992, AFL2 Coach 2001-2005. Now head coach of the Kansas City Brigade of the AFL)
- Ron Simmons (former football player and professional wrestler with WCW and the WWF)
- Joel Kurzdorfer, former Arena Football League player for the Colorado Crush and Orlando Predators.
- Willie Reid, current player for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Kal Daniels, former outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Chicago Cubs.
- Danny Cox, won a World Championship with the Toronto Blue Jays.
- Jason Alldean, country singer
- Mark Johnson, former member of the Chicago White Sox.
- Ryan Burkhart, appeared on MTV's Road Rules and the video for Twista's Overnight Celebrity.
- Gen Robert Lee Scott, Jr. (1908-2006), notable Air Force Pilot and author of "God is My Copilot"
- Chansi Stuckey (Current player for the New York Jets in the NFL).
- Jay Herbert, inventor of the "4 Square" automobile selling method
- Amanda Kozak, Miss Georgia 2006, 2nd runner up Miss America 2007, and Miss Georgia USA 2008
- Will Thompson (Standout defensive lineman with Georgia Bulldogs, now a free agent with the AFL Georgia Force)
Education
Colleges and universities
High schools
External links
- Official City Website
- Warner Robins Chamber of Commerce
- New Georgia Encyclopedia article on Warner Robins
- Warner Robins, Georgia is at coordinates Coordinates:
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Houston County, Georgia |
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| County seat: Perry | ||
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Centerville | Perry | Warner Robins |
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Peach County, Georgia |
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| County seat: Fort Valley | ||
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Byron | Fort Valley | Warner Robins |
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| Central City/Largest City | Macon |  |
| Cities and Towns |
Avondale • Bolingbroke • Byron • Centerville • Cochran • Culloden • Danville • Dublin • Eastman • Eatonton • Forsyth • Fort Valley • Franklinton • Gordon • Gray • Hawkinsville • Jeffersonville • Juliette • Knoxville • Lizella • Milledgeville • Payne City • Perry • Roberta • Robins AFB • Smarr • Sofkee • Unadilla • Vienna • Warner Robins • Walden | |
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Bibb • Twiggs • Jones • Houston • Peach • Dooly • Pulaski • Putnam • Bleckley • Wilkinson • Laurens • Dodge • Crawford • Monroe | |
