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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

Warner Robins police looking for Best Buy shoplifting suspects

Police are searching for two suspects who were caught on camera stealing gaming computers from the Best Buy on Watson Boulevard in Warner Robins and leaving in a silver Chrysler minivan.

Former ‘Insurance Agent of the Year’ sentenced to prison for insurance payment scheme

A former four-time “Insurance Agent of the Year” in Warner Robins was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for redirecting more than $221,000 in a customer’s payments to other policies in a scheme to maintain his award status.

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Houston Home Journal — November 19, 2025

Ciao Bella Market; 2018 Cold Case; Vietnam Memorial Progress

Warner Robins Vietnam Veterans Memorial reaches design phase: ‘The start of something great’

Warner Robins moved one step closer to building its long-awaited Vietnam Veterans Memorial after approving a design contract with local firm JMA Architecture, marking major progress for a project more than a decade in the making.

2018 cold case leaves mother seeking answers, police renewing investigation

A grieving mother continues to fight for answers eight years after her son, Parker Moore, was killed during a robbery in Warner Robins, as police renew efforts and urge the community to come forward with information.

City of Warner Robins honors veterans, military at Tuesday ceremony

The City of Warner Robins honored veterans and active-duty service members during a Nov. 11 ceremony that featured patriotic tributes, guest speakers, and messages of gratitude for the sacrifices made in defense of freedom.

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Police respond to Monday afternoon shooting

Police say the shooting took place at an apartment complex at the 100 block of Latham Drive.

A faint reminder

It’s not every day you faint at a police station.

Warner Robins Fire Department welcomes 75-foot ladder truck

The Warner Robins Fire Department added a 75-foot ladder truck to its fleet, replacing a 27-year-old engine during a push-in ceremony that honored both firefighting tradition and the city’s commitment to public safety.

LaRhonda Patrick, Randall Walker take Houston County mayor’s races

Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick won reelection in a landslide with 79% of the vote, while Perry Mayor Randall Walker and Centerville candidate Lisa Lowe also secured victories in Houston County’s local elections.

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