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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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Warner Robins Community Concert Association presents Hot Club Jazz Fellowship
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February 17, 2026

The Warner Robins Community Concert Association will host a Hot Club Jazz Fellowship on Sunday, March 1, at First United Methodist Church. 

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Fulton County man arrested in Houston County after high speed chase on Tuesday
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February 12, 2026

A Fulton County man was arrested in Houston County after shooting and killing a woman outside an elementary school in Palmetto.

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Confederate monument proposed to be relocated to Legacy Park
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February 12, 2026

The Confederate monument has stood in front of Perry's City Hall for generations. Now, it is being proposed to be relocated to Legacy Park.

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More than Scrubs health science summit prepares high school students for their future
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February 9, 2026

The 7th annual More than Scrubs Health Science Summit invited high school students to learn more about the vast careers in healthcare.

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Beloved Habitat for Humanity Restore cat Alpine is back after going missing
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February 9, 2026

After a month of searching and waiting for a sign, the Houston County Habitat for Humanity Restore cat, Alpine, has returned.

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Perry City Council votes against raising water and sewer fees at recent meeting
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February 5, 2026

In a 4-2 vote, Perry City Council approved not raising water and sewer fees by 3% during Tuesday night's meeting.

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City of Perry responds to concerns over magnolia tree being cut down
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February 4, 2026

The city's Community Development Director approved to cut down the tree after a state-certified arborist deemed it unsalvageable.

City of Perry receives plans for new apartment development on Northside Drive
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February 2, 2026

The City of Perry has received plans for a new apartment development on Northside Drive and are currently in review.

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Community gathers to pray for police officer, woman shot last Thursday
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February 2, 2026

The Houston County community came together on Friday to pray for Warner Robins Police Officer Matthew Wojital and a female victim.

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Officer, woman shot after response to a domestic disturbance call on Rose Street
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January 29, 2026

An officer and woman are in critical condition after an incident on the 100 block of Rose Street on Thursday morning. 

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