Owen Jones attended the University of North Georgia and graduated with a Bachelor in Communications and Multimedia Journalism. He started writing general sports for Sportslens.com before joining the HHJ in March 2024. In his free time, he loves hanging out with friends, family, and his dog Joey, playing video games, and watching his favorite sports teams, including UGA football, Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Hawks, and the Atlanta Falcons.
The April 29, Canvas hack affected Houston County schools and prompted a local parent to speak up about technology transparency at the most recent Board of Education meeting.
Houston County Sheriff's Office arrested five individuals trafficking drugs inside Houston County Jail as part of their Operation Cellblock Syndicate investigation.
Casey Washington of Warner Robins was sentenced to 30 years with the first 15 to be served in prison for trafficking methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a convected felon.
Perry's National Day of Prayer service was held indoors on Thursday, May 7, at Perry Methodist Church where pastors throughout the city prayed on various topics.
Longtime Perry resident Kaitlyn Dryden, recently published her first novel, "Love Ya Mean It", a story about finding happiness after losing a loved one.
Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton spoke on the recent text message scams effecting the county and strives to continually spread awareness on these issues.
The state has recently issued a mandatory burn ban for 91 counties including Houston as wildfires continue to effect areas in Brantley and Clinch County.