Dull
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10/17/2008
Currently, This is a sad and hard place to live. Previous comments about no recreation, no culture, no historical background, and absolutely nothing to do here is so very true. The “city” exists because of and revolves around the air force base. It appears the highest aspiration, here, is to get a job on the base. The community is the epitome of tiny minds living in small boxes. An aurora of apathy and non-contentment permeates here--you certainly cannot say that "Southern Hospitality" and friendliness flourishes here, and it comes across as cliquish, at times. I would say race relationships and how people see themselves is substantially below other areas of the country--or, at least other places where I have lived.
Prime example: When first arriving here and looking for a church to attend, it was explained to me, by several people, that there were “black churches” and there were “white churches,” and which would be better for me to attend (church attendance of all things). Like, God, in heaven, is going to be saying: “Hey, black people over here, white people over here, brown people over here…….” First major, major turnoff encountered here.
Macon is about 16 miles North of Warner Robins and currently suffering a crime surge and economical slump, so it offers little relief.
New homes with side-walked neighborhoods are being built in Warner Robins, but cookie-cutter tracts abound, and laminate floors and fiberglass bathrooms are contractors’ up-grades.
School programs and academics are vigorously--I mean “vigorously”--being worked on and improvement is being sought. The city is projected for growth, due to the air force bases’ planned expansions. There might be hope for this place with new people coming in with fresh minds, new thoughts, and different tastes. I am not saying this place needs an exotic or extreme change, but at least evolved upward a few decades.
Bp | Warner Robins, GA