Warner Robins takes next step toward downtown district. Two more buildings coming down
Warner Robins is taking another step toward its vision of creating a vibrant, dynamic downtown district.
As part of its “Operation Reawaken” initiative, the fourth in a series of demolitions of blighted commercial properties is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. Wednesday. The public is invited.
The properties are at 401 N. Commercial Circle and 102 N. Davis Drive. Combined, the properties comprise about 8,500-square-feet.
“This demolition is more than just clearing an outdated building,” Mayor LaRhonda Patrick said in a news release. “It symbolizes progress and the promise of a reimagined downtown Warner Robins.
“With every step we take in Operation Reawaken, we are paving the way for renewed opportunity, enhanced community spaces, and a future filled with growth. We are laying the foundation for a downtown district that our residents can take pride in — a place where businesses flourish, families gather, and our city thrives.”
The idea is to tear down blight and rebuild in its place.
The city has acquired just over 80% of the properties in the targeted area, with the city also purchasing properties in immediate outlying areas to bolster the downtown district.
The vision is for a live-work-play district for retail, dining, green spaces and residential options.
The demolitions will likely take place over several days.
This story was originally published February 18, 2025 at 12:43 PM.