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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.

Brieanna's Latest Articles

Centerville to celebrate grand reopening of expanded recycling center at new Elberta Road site

The city will celebrate the center with a ribbon cutting on Thursday.

Houston County former assistant principal sentenced to life for child sex crimes

Joshua Mason was sentenced for acts performed starting when the victim was eight years old, the District Attorney's office said.

Warner Robins graduates from statewide placemaking program

The program, known as the Georgia Economic Placemaking Collaborative, aims to enhance the vitality of downtown and neighborhood areas.

A half-year of movies, a snapshot of me

Recently, Owen wrote a piece in our At Home in Houston County magazine, promoting the time-honored tradition of watching movies in theaters.

Warner Robins woman sentenced for fentanyl distribution that led to overdose

Marie Vazquez was sentenced to 25 years for her involvement in an overdose death from 2023.

Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick and council sworn in at first council meeting of 2026

A recurring theme was gratitude for supporters and unity amongst the council.

Finding the big picture in the void: My first foray into sensory deprivation

I can add another experience to my list of immersive journalism. This time, I mean it in the truest sense.

One person found dead in home, Warner Robins police investigating

Police responded to a welfare check on the morning of Jan. 7.

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One arrested after argument escalates to gunfire in Warner Robins

Around 3:20 a.m. on Jan. 1, officers responded to a report of gunfire in the 600 block of Kelly Street, according to a press release.

PHOTOS: The 2025 Perry New Year’s Buzzard Drop

See the magic unfold as the City of Perry rang in the new year at the 2025 Buzzard Drop on Wednesday, Dec. 31.

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