Step into Houston County’s history as told through the lens of 2025. Our staff has captured the moments, big and small, that defined our community.
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Alisa Appling performs a flag dance while Shaterria Zaniya sings “Black Butterfly” at a “Unity in our Community” Breakfast Saturday, Jan. 18. (Brieanna Smith/HHJ)
Clay finds a feathered friend playing in the snow after a historic snowstorm on Jan. 21. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Amari Adams (white) catches not one, but two bodies under the rim as he throws down a violent one-handed dunk at a HoCo vs TCCHS game on Saturday, Feb. 1. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
The community gathers at Deloris Toliver Park to remember Tra’Quavis Holloway on Saturday, Feb. 1. (Sandra Hernandez/HHJ)
Kam Vandersee (12) makes a spectacular throw from the ground to his first baseman Jackson Thompson (23) for an out at a Perry vs HoCo scrimmage on Thursday, Feb. 6. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Protesters wave flags and show signs to raise immigration awareness at a protest on Saturday, Feb. 8. (Sandra Hernandez/HHJ)
Then Centerville Councilman J. Micheal Evans announces his candidacy for mayor at a campaign event Monday, Feb. 17. (Brieanna Smith/HHJ)
Houston Solar showcases a lambing barn at a media event on Wednesday, Feb. 12. (Owen Jones/HHJ)
Chyann Phillips (11) lets out a roar after her teammate finishes a layup and gets the foul in the Demonettes round one win over Southwest DeKalb on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Amari Adams is all smiles after Loganville’s tying shot fell off of the rim at the buzzer. HoCo advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time under Buddy Bivins with the win over the Red Devils at a HoCo vs Loganville game on Wednesday, Feb. 19. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Crews clean up the aftermath of a vehicle fire in the drive-thru lane of a McDonalds on Russell Parkway on Wednesday, Feb. 26. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
James Mathis (second from left) and Samuel McCrary (second from right) recall their experiences with a Georgia State Patrol trooper during a press conference on Wednesday, March 5. (Brieanna Smith/HHJ)
The City of Warner Robins showcases a mural at the opening of the new “Innolab” located in the North Houston Sports Complex on Thursday, March 13. (Owen Jones/HHJ)
The City of Warner Robins Operation Reawaken results in demolishing a vacant property on Commercial Circle, Tina’s Barber and Style Shop, on Tuesday, March 25. (Owen Jones/HHJ)
Local industry leaders speak during the Empower Her Women’s Panel on Wednesday, March 26. (Brieanna Smith/HHJ)
Centerville City Council honors former mayor John Harley with a key to the city during the city’s April 1 council meeting. (Brieanna Smith/HHJ)
Tyson Ganas shows coach Matt Hopkins where his home run went during his trot around the bases at a HoCo vs Lee County game on Friday, April 11. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Participants are put into a real-world scenario and participating agencies are trained on how to respond during a mass casualty incident at a training exercise on Saturday, April 19. (Sandra Hernandez/HHJ)
Two Bears embrace after a thrilling and emotional quarterfinals sweep over Pope in Marietta on Wednesday, May 7.(Clay Brown/HHJ)
Kendall Jackson (black) slides back to first base during HoCo’s semifinals win over the Red Devils on Tuesday, May 13. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
“Wings at Commercial Circle,” an art installation featuring 46 planes crafted by local welding students, is unveiled in Warner Robins on Friday, May 16. (Brieanna Smith/HHJ)
A sign unveiling marks the beginning of a new chapter for Emory Healthcare and Houston County on Monday, June 2. (Sandra Hernandez/HHJ)
Officers take a donation for Georgia Special Olympics during Cops on Donut Shops Friday, June 6. (Brieanna Smith/HHJ)
Protesters hold flags symbolizing the LGBTQ+ community and solidarity during the No Kings protest on Saturday, June 14. (Sandra Hernandez/HHJ)
Warner Robins Police Department reveals their real-time crime center at a media event on Tuesday, June 17. (Owen Jones/HHJ)
Fireworks burst over Perry at their Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 4. (Owen Jones/HHJ)
Perry Police Chief Alan Everidge converses with event attendees at Coffee with a Cop on Friday, July 18. (Brieanna Smith/HHJ)
Lt. Col. Peter Johnson (center) and Col. Michael Middents (left) hold the guidon during a change of command ceremony at the Museum of Aviation on Friday, August 8. Johnson assumed the role from outgoing commander Lt. Col. C. Ryan Cox (right). (Brieanna Smith/HHJ)
Rolling Thunder Georgia-3 members display the POW/MIA flag before hoisting it up the flagpole at Thomson Middle School during a ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 3. (Brieanna Smith/HHJ)
Dancers perform during the City of Warner Robins International Festival on Saturday, Sept. 6 (Sandra Hernandez/HHJ)
Sheriff Matt Moulton smiles after getting dunked at the 13th annual Operation Arresting Hunger car wash fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 6. (Brieanna Smith/HHJ)
Mayor LaRhonda Patrick (left) and Fabian Velazquez (right) participate in a debate at the Winning Church on Thursday, Sept. 18. (Owen Jones/HHJ)
The Houston County Sheriff’s Office completes their annual golf tournament in honor of late Sheriff Cullen Talton on Tuesday, Sept. 30. (Owen Jones/HHJ)
City leadership and community partners celebrate after cutting the ribbon for Haven Hope House during a ceremony on Friday, Oct. 17. (Brieanna Smith/HHJ)
Brandon Carter and his family take their Halloween spirit to the next level as their yard is filled with spooky attractions in October. (Owen Jones/HHJ)
Mayor LaRhonda Patrick smiles after being relected in the Warner Robins mayoral race during a watch party on Tuesday, November 4. (Sandra Hernandez/HHJ)
City leadership, fire department leadership and firefighters push in a 75-foot ladder truck during a ceremony at Warner Robins Fire Department Station One on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Brieanna Smith/HHJ)
Monroe senior Brayden Burns puts an exclamation point on his 36-point night against Southwest with a two-handed jam. The Golden Tornadoes lost a close 80-74 contest in overtime at the Hypesouth Hardwood Invitational on Saturday, Nov. 29. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Houston County guard Malik Gillespie (4) climbs the ladder to deliver a one-handed hammer against Peach County. The senior scored 27 first-half points to help put the Trojans away 70-43 in the Day 1 nightcap of the Cliff Hutto Memorial Bear Brawl on Friday, Dec. 12. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
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