Warner Robins, city, Houston County, central Georgia; incorporated 1943. Its economy revolves around the huge Robins Air Force Base, founded during World War II. An aviation museum, with indoor and outdoor displays, is here. The community, formerly known as Wellston, is named for Brig. General A. Warner Robins, a leader in the organization of the U.S. Air Corps. Population 39,893 (1980); 43,726 (1990); 48,804 (2000).