City of Warner Robins unveils new Airman Boulevard townhomes

WARNER ROBINS — The City of Warner Robins Community and Economic Development Department hosted a ribbon cutting of its new Airman Boulevard Townhomes on Wednesday, Jan. 21. 

The Airman Boulevard Townhomes include eight units, and each home is approximately 1,400 square feet with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. 

Mayor LaRhonda Patrick shared the project was made possible through a $1.5 million Community Home Investment program grant. 

The townhomes serve as an option for working families and individuals transitioning from renting to owning a home. Patrick said the CHIP grant was meant to decrease the homes’ sale price. Individuals making $70,000 a year can afford to purchase, according to Patrick. The approximate sale price of the townhomes are less than $250,000. 

The project is part of a plan the city made back in 2017. This plan was to revitalize neighborhoods and build quality housing adjacent to existing developments, Patrick explained.  

People are already applying to live in the townhomes. Patrick shared they had over 100 people on the list but that number has since gone down. 

“The process we have in place to get on the list is clearly active, and it works,” she said.

She also said it is a priority in her administration to enhance and uplift homeownership in the community. Patrick believes when the COVID-19 pandemic happened, rental fees started increasing but paychecks did not. 

She said those who own a home have the potential to pay less compared to a person who rents. Patrick also shared when owning a home, there will not be an unforeseen rent increase every year.

“Putting that control in somebody’s hands, allowing them to get keys in their own place and have a mortgage you’re paying for every month is a powerful thing,” she said. “It is a priority for council and I to see more opportunities [and] connecting people in need with the ability to own their own home.”

Deep South Construction partnered with the city to build the townhomes. According to Owner Michael Ware, it took 90 days to complete the project. 

“Projects like this truly matter. They’re just not about concrete, lumber and timelines; they’re about people,” he said. 

Ware shared from day one, their goal was to build quality homes designed for homeownership. 

“Today’s ribbon cutting isn’t really marking the completion of a construction project. It is really about opening doors to homeownership, to opportunity and to a stronger Warner Robins,” he said. 

The townhomes are located at 307 Airman Boulevard. Those interested in applying are encouraged to contact Community and Economic Development Director Kate Hogan at (478) 293-1012 or Assistant Director Kim Mazo at (478) 302-5514.  From there, they will direct individuals on how to get on the list.