Warner Robins Knights of Columbus holds first responders lunch honoring hometown heroes

Houston County leadership and first responders came together Saturday in honor.

By Brieanna Smith/Managing Editor

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June 16, 2026

First responders, elected officials and members of the Sacred Heart Assembly 179 of the Knights of Columbus celebrate local heroes during the First Responders Recognition Luncheon Saturday, June 13. (Brieanna Smith/HHJ)

WARNER ROBINS — First responders, families, and government officials gathered Saturday morning for an annual luncheon honoring first responders at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

In total, 13 public servants from agencies across Houston County were recognized, including police and fire from each city, county fire and sheriff’s office, Robins Air Force Base, and Emory Healthcare EMS.

The event was organized by the Sacred Heart Assembly 179 of the Knights of Columbus, and held each year in memory of its founder, Walter A. Corley, Jr.

Honorees included:

Kimberly Houck – Warner Robins Police Department
Jeremy Kirk – Warner Robins Fire Department
Tavyonne King – Centerville Police Department
Andrew Schuler – Centerville Fire Department
Maxwell Webster – Perry Police Department
Timothy Jones – Perry Fire Department
TSgt. Gregory Engle – Robins AFB 78th Security Forces
Arthur Wise – Robins AFB Fire and Emergency Service
Garrett Painter – Houston County Sheriff’s Office
Chandler Dean – Houston County Fire Department
Shawn Dixon – Emory Healthcare EMS
Caitlyn Campbell – Houston County E-911 Center
Rachel Iverson – Georgia State Patrol Post 15

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Brieanna Smith/Managing Editor

Brieanna Smith is the Managing Editor of The Houston Home Journal. Born in Denver, she spent most of her childhood in Grand Junction, Colorado. She graduated from Colorado Mesa University with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and a minor in Graphic Design. She worked as a technical director and associate producer for KREX 5 News in Grand Junction, Colorado, before moving to Georgia and starting her tenure at the Journal in 2022. She and her husband, Devon, currently reside in Warner Robins. When she is not working, Brie finds joy in painting, playing her ukulele, playing cozy video games and exploring new music.