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by JENNY MURR
couple years ago, I mentioned to a Maconite that I would love to see a Warner Robins section included in the 11th Hour. “Nothing ever happens in Warner Robins, what would be in the section?” he laughed. As a resident of Houston County for over twenty years, I took offense to his remark and purposed that I would eventually prove him wrong. I began to write for the paper and patiently waited for the right time to make my request. Over the years, I kept track each time someone asked if there would ever be a Houston County edition. I referred the requests to the publishers, Brad and Meg Evans, and they have answered our demands. We asked for it and now we have it—a forum to prove our skeptics wrong: not only is Robins a “happening” city, but Houston County as a whole abounds with culture, characters and strong community.
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PREMIER ISSUE From dining and shopping to faith and education to nightly entertainment and the arts, the 11th Hour, will keep you informed and even provide you the opportunity to voice your opinions. We welcome your input as we strive to reflect the spirit of our unique community. Do you know someone who has overcome adversity, has an unusual interest or is just plain unusual themselves? We want to hear about it. Need to compliment someone or complain about something? Send your story ideas and opinions to editor.11thhourhoco@gmail.com. Is your organization holding a special event? Submit the information for inclusion in our Events Calendar to events.11thhourhoco@gmail.com Thank you for such a warm welcome, we look forward to becoming an active and important member of the Houston County community.
What do you think is the best way to help people in the aftermath of catastrophes like the earthquake in Japan?
Hayley Athen - Donate money and time. Help them clean up. Becky Collins - Comfort them. Be there for them and give them basic things like food that they need right now. It's the little things. Tyler Ford - Send a bunch of volunteers over there. People helping people. Set up a group to go over there and clean up or do whatever needs doing.
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