Warner Robins, Georgia

Warner Robins is the 9th largest city in Georgia, located mainly in Houston County, Georgia, USA. In 1997, the city also annexed into neighboring Peach County, effective September 26, 1997. The city is in the Macon metropolitan area. It is the principal city of the Warner Robins, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical 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".

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Museum of Aviation
4 Urban redevelopment
5 Notable residents
6 Education
- 6.1 Colleges and universities
- 6.2 High schools
7 External links

[edit] Geography

Warner Robins is located at 32°36′31″N, 83°38′17″W (32.608720, -83.638027)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 59.2 km² (22.9 mi²). 58.9 km² (22.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (0.39%) is water.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 48,804 people, 19,550 households, and 13,078 families residing in the city. The population density was 827.9/km² (2,143.9/mi²). There were 21,688 housing units at an average density of 367.9/km² (952.7/mi²). 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.

[edit] 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, one of Warner Robins's main tourist attractions. It is also the 4th largest aviation museum in the country.

[edit] 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.[1]

[edit] Notable residents

Emmy nominated actor and singer Bobbie Eakes
Danny "Boone" Alexander (lead singer of the band Rehab)
Russell Branyan (Major League Baseball player)
James Brooks (NFL player from 1981 to 1993)
Kevin Porter (NFL player from 1988 to 1992)
Ron Simmons (former football player and professional wrestler with WCW and the WWF)
The current Miss Georgia, Amanda Kozak
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.
Mark Johnson, former member of the Chicago White Sox.
Gen Robert Lee Scott, Jr. (1908-2006), notable Air Force Pilot and author of "God is My Copilot"