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Department of Justice reaches $3 million settlement with various Georgia Boards for alleged violations of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act 

The DOJ has reached a $3 million settlement with 42 Georgia Boards to resolve allegations that they did not recognize the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

Lori Johnson hoping to continue putting students and faculty first while serving on the Board of Education

Lori Johnson is running for reelection for Board of Education District 2 and hopes to continue her commitment to the students and faculty of the Houston County School District.

Hawkinsville man sentenced for trafficking methamphetamine in Houston County 

Draymond Brooks of Hawkinsville was sentenced to 30 years with the first 15 years to be served in prison for trafficking methamphetamine in Houston County. Brooks also has to pay a $200,000 fine and will be banished from the county.

Shane Gottwals hoping to continue chapter of serving Houston County’s citizens

Shane Gottwals is hoping to continue his service to the citizens of Houston County by running for reelection for Houston County Board of Commissioners Post 2.

City of Perry turns valve for newly operational water treatment plant 

The City of Perry and many community partners celebrated the newly operational A.E. Harris Water Treatment Facility with a valve turning ceremony on Thursday, March 26. The facility is a $50 million investment, financed through the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority.

KIHOMAC celebrates grand opening of new manufacturing and engineering facility in Warner Robins 

Manufacturing and engineering company KIHOMAC held a grand opening for their new 150,000 square foot facility located in Warner Robins on Monday.

Houston County Courthouse building with a symmetrical, modern facade featuring large windows, columns, and trimmed shrubs on a dry lawn under a sunny sky.
Warner Robins man sentenced after multiple counts of felony shoplifting 

Dwayne Jackson of Warner Robins was sentenced to 20 years, with the first 11 years to be served in prison for 13 counts of felony shoplifting.

Fellowship Bible Baptist Church to perform first-ever immersive Easter experience

Fellowship Bible Baptist Church will tell the story of the true meaning of Easter as they will perform an immersive Easter experience on Friday, April 3.

Sheriff’s Office sports new badges for America’s 250th birthday

The Houston County Sheriff's Office are showing their patriotism as their new badges commemorate the United States of America's 250th birthday.

Commissioners hear from Perry United Methodist Church, receive thanks from Emory Healthcare

County Commissioners heard from Rev. Tom Carruth of Perry United Methodist Church and received admiration from Emory Healthcare in Tuesday's Board meeting.

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