Robinson sounded pleased with his dealings with the Houston County people.

“From the first interview, I was at ease there,” he said.

Part of the evaluation process for the Houston County job was a public forum in which all four candidates were allowed to speak about their background and coaching philosophy.

“I got a chance to show people what Greg Robinson is all about,” he said.

And while Houston County was down last year, Robinson is looking forward to working in a county that also includes traditional power Warner Robins and Northside-Warner Robins, the winner of the last two Class AAAA state championships.

“It’s a great football county,” he said. “It’s like Valdosta and Lowndes. The kids take so much pride in football there.”

Robinson was considered for a number of jobs this winter, including the one at Howard, a new high school in Macon, and at Colquitt County, a position that was filled two weeks ago when Rush Propst was hired.

Robinson said he would have enjoyed coaching at his alma mater.

“I’m a Packer,” he said. “Who wouldn’t want to come back home?

“And I will. I’ll just be wearing black and silver instead of black and gold.”