Geography:

Both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico are only 200 miles away, roughly 3 hours by car, from Warner Robins. Within a 150-mile radius of the city are plentiful Welcome Centers and tourist attractions.

The City of Warner Robins, located in Houston County, is the largest of the three municipalities in Houston County. Houston County was the fifty-first county created in the state and is located approximately 120 miles South of Atlanta.

Population: As one of the fastest-growing municipalities in the area, our city welcomes people from all over the world. Our citizens and workforce contribute to the dynamic, progressive culture, combining the best of small town and big city life.

According to the 2000 Census, the population of the City of Warner Robins was 48,804 persons. In 2002, the population of Houston County was estimated at 116,768, up from 110,765 in 2000 and 89,208 in 1990. The growth rate of our county between 1990 and 2000 was 24.2%, which was comparable to the state's growth rate of 26.4%. From 2000 to 2002, we grew 5.4%, slightly faster than the state average of 4.6%.

Perry, Georgia

About Perry:
Perry is a city located in Houston County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,602. The city is the county seat of Houston County.

As of the census of 2000, there are 9,602 people, 3,720 households, and 2,574 families residing in the city. The population density is 225.8/km2 (584.7/mi2). There are 4,053 housing units at an average density of 95.3/km2 (246.8/mi2). The racial makeup of the city is 59.53% White, 37.18% African American, 0.21% Native American, 1.25% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.90% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. 1.85% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 3,720 households out of which 32.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% are married couples living together, 19.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% are non-families. 26.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.50 and the average family size is 3.03.

In the city the population is spread out with 25.9% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $31,418, and the median income for a family is $38,480. Males have a median income of $35,870 versus $21,136 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,266. 18.8% of the population and 15.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 24.4% of those under the age of 18 and 15.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Fort Valley

Fort Valley is a quiet and peaceful, yet energetic and progressive city located near the geographical center of Georgia in growing Peach County. The city had a total population of 8,005 according to the 2000 Census and the current estimated population is 8,300. The city, established in 1856, is the county seat of Peach County.

Fort Valley was long known as the Peach Capitol of the World and is still the state's largest peach producing area. It is also the birthplace of and corporate home to the Blue Bird Corp., one of the nation's largest manufacturers of school and transit buses. The city is also home to Fort Valley State University and the American Camellia Society. Lane Packing Co. operates a sprawling peach packing and retail facility at the edge of town which has become a popular tourist attraction.

With quiet tree-lined streets and dozens of beautiful historical homes, Fort Valley is a city in transition. Served by a dedicated mayor and city council, progressive and professional fire and police departments and an innovative city-owned utility service, the city is preparing itself for tremendous growth over the next few years.

Many of the city's downtown business properties have been remodeled and restored over the past several years and the city's movie theatre, abandoned and vacant for more than 30 years, is being renovated and restored into a showplace arts center for the community. Exterior work is expected to be completed in late 2006 with the focus turning to the interior the following year.

Fort Valley is also fortunate that three of its historical railroad buildings have been spared the wrecking ball. The old passenger station has been partially renovated and recently sold and the old freight terminal and switching station remain basically unchanged from the day they were constructed by the old central of Georgia Railroad around the turn of the last century.

As a year long celebration of the city's 150th birthday continues, Fort Valley and its 8,000-plus residents are excited about the future.