Houston County Residents Frustrated Over Annexation of Two Subdivisions By City

Tonight, Warner Robins City Council met to discuss the agenda for the next meeting. A hot topic that got residents talking was the annexation of two communities in Houston County: Jasmine and Governor Estates.

Residents can expect big perks from the city of Warner Robins when the annexation takes place. Some things include, new street lights, paved roads, and protection from the city police and fire department. Residents say they’re not necessarily opposed to annexation. They’re just disappointed in the process.

“I think our forefather’s said you have to have proper representation, and we haven’t had any representation. So in my mind, that goes against the amendments and my rights as a citizen,” says Paul Spalding, resident of Governor Estates.

He’s one of many residents who says being annexed isn’t the problem. The issue is the lack of communication between the city and the residents.

“The annexation process came to my attention when I drove home one day and saw a sign at the entrance of our subdivision. Prior to that I was unaware that a discussion about annexing was even on the table,” says Tony Whitley, Governor Estates resident.