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Sandra Hernandez/HHJ Staff Writer

Sandra Hernandez is a Staff Writer for the Houston Home Journal. Although she was born in Perry, she grew up in Warner Robins and is a Houston County native. She graduated from Middle Georgia State University in 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts in New Media and Communication. While in college, she served as Editor-in-Chief for the school’s newspaper The Statement. During her junior year, she started working with the Journal in 2023 and has been informing and connecting with her community since then. When she is not in the newsroom or chasing a story, she enjoys reading, watching movies/shows, listening to music, and spending time with her family and friends. She can be reached at sandra@hhjonline.com.

Sandra Hernandez/HHJ Staff Writer's Latest Articles

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VECTR Center partners with national organization to offer free career transition services

The Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource Center announced their new partnership with Still Serving Veterans on Tuesday.

Warner Robins police seeking information on unsolved homicide from 1984

A reward of $8,000 is being offered by the Houston County District Attorney’s Office through the Macon Regional Crimestoppers. 

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City of Warner Robins recognize employees, speak on FLOST 

During the recent council meeting, the City of Warner Robins recognized multiple employees and discuss a proposed FLOST.

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Perry Police Department searching for woman missing since June

The Perry Police Department is searching for Genia Vickers who has been missing since June 23, 2025. She was last seen at Pecan Grove Manor.

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Mayor Randall Walker plans to continue improving the City of Perry in 2026

Perry Mayor Randall Walker reflects on the past year and shares how he plans to improve the city this upcoming year.

Houston County Sheriff’s Office shares public safety alert to avoid Smithville Church Road

The post said members of the Sheriff’s Office are in the area in reference to a possible domestic violence incident.

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City of Warner Robins unveils new Airman Boulevard townhomes

The City of Warner Robins Community and Economic Development Department hosted a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Jan. 21. 

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Perry City Council discuss 3% rate increase in water and sewer consumption

Perry City Council discussed its Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget during its latest city council meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

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Houston County NAACP holds annual march to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The Houston County NAACP and attendees participated in the annual Martin Luther King Day Jr. March on Monday, January, 19.

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Dog dead, four displaced after house fire on Thursday evening

A house fire left four displaced and a dog dead on Thursday, Jan.15. The home was located on the 2300 block of Marshallville Road.   

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