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Census: Minority Population Growing

Census: Minority Population Growing

Houston County's minority population has reached 40.4 percent, according to Census Bureau statistics and USATODAY research. That is the percentage of the population in the county who is another ethnicity other than white non-hispanic.

By Greg Toppo and Paul Overberg, USATODAY (Click for the full, interactive map)

Warner Robins Animal Control Receives $7,500 Grant

Warner Robins Animal Control Receives $7,500 Grant

On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Warner Robins Animal Control received a Spay and Neuter Grant from the Georgia Department of Agriculture for $7,500.

The Georgia Dog and Cat Sterilization Program is funded through Dog and Cat Sterilization Auto Tag purchases along with donations that are tax deductible. 
In an effort to promote adoptions – anyone who adopts from the Warner Robins Animal Control facility on the third Saturday of the month will have the spay or neuter procedure funded through the grant.
The program begins on June 15, 2013.
Requirements:

$20.00 adoption fee

Animals must be adopted during the third Saturday of month
The spay or neuter procedure must be performed at Critter Fixer Veterinary Hospital (102 Starlight Drive, Bonaire) or Southwood Animal Hospital (2523 Moody Road, Warner Robins)
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Northside High Ranked One of Nation's Best High Schools

Northside High Ranked One of Nation's Best High Schools

Northside High School made the U.S. News & World Report 2013 list of the best high schools in the country.  Of the 21,035 public high schools examined by U.S. News, the magazine named Northside High School as a silver medal winner.  The school is ranked number 1,850 nationally and 38th in Georgia. 

Schools were awarded gold, silver or bronze medals based on state proficiency standards, such as the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT), and how well the schools prepare students for college.

“We work hard every day to give all of our students the best opportunities to be successful,” commented Principal Dr. Greg Peavy.  “This is a result of all of our faculty and staff members at Northside keeping student achievement at the forefront of everything that we do.”

How to Get 50 Percent Off Frozen Yogurt!

How to Get 50 Percent Off Frozen Yogurt!

Spend $10 and receive $20 worth of frozen yogurt at Moo Moo's Yogurt Emporium in Kathleen, Ga. with 13WMAZ's DealChicken!

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Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Family Promise of Greater Houston County

Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Family Promise of Greater Houston County

WARNER ROBINS, GA- The Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening for Family Promise of Houston County.

Located at 213 McArthur Boulevard in Warner Robins, Family Promise is a nonprofit 501(c) (3), non-denominational organization for families in transition and is part of a national organization founded in 1986. The Family Promise Network Program provides shelter, meals and support services to families without homes through a network of local congregations.

Young Astronauts Day at the Museum of Aviation

Young Astronauts Day at the Museum of Aviation

A live hookup with the Kennedy Space Center in Florida will highlight the Annual Young Astronauts’ Day at the Museum of Aviation on Saturday, May 11.  The students will be welcomed by Colonel Mitch Butikofer from Robins Air Force Base.  The opening ceremony will feature Rachel B. Power, a NASA education specialist from Kennedy Space Center talking live to more than 200 first through eight-grade students on large digital learning network screens in the Century of Flight Hangar. 

Each student will then attend three different workshops around the Museum taught by Museum staff members and volunteer class leaders from Middle Georgia, Robins AFB and the Houston County School system. 

Young Astronauts Day sponsors are the Air Force Association, Belks, a NASA grant, Fort Valley State University Cooperative Development Energy Program, the NASA Regional Educator Resource Center and the Museum of Aviation Foundation.  

Air Force Reserve Band to Perform at Shirley Hill Elementary

Air Force Reserve Band to Perform at Shirley Hill Elementary

 

The Band of the Air Force Reserve will perform at Shirley Hill Elementary April 30, 2013, as part of Month of the Military Child celebration. The performance will take place at 2:30 p.m.

During the program, the school will recognize its military children and families.  The Air Force Reserve Band members will present one of their last performances in the area before the band is fully deactivated in June.