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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's Latest Articles

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What’s on the ballot for upcoming general primary election?

Take a look to see who's on the ballot. Early voting will start on Monday, April 27 to Friday, May 15. Election Day is Tuesday, May 19.

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Northside High School resumes normal operations after receiving threat Monday morning 

The Houston County Sheriff’s Office Communications Division received a call at about 8:39 a.m. about a possible threat to the school.

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Robins Air Force Base announces economic impact during annual State of the Base: ‘The future is bright’

Robins Air Force Base announced a multi-billion-dollar impact during its State of the Base on Thursday, April 23.

Perry City Council hears drought restrictions, draft of quarterly operations report

City Manager Robert Smith shared the city's first quarterly report and drought restrictions during recent council meeting.

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Central Georgia Technical College, Houston County School District commits $100 million to new STEM facility

The STEM/Allied Health Academy is expected to open August 2027. It will be located off Highway 41 near Russell Parkway.

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Warner Robins Church’s Chicken settles ADA service animal allegation involving a veteran

An employee refused service to a disabled veteran unless his service animal was removed. Church’s Chicken is located at 1801 Watson Boulevard.

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Youth pastor arrested in Houston County due to child pornography investigation in Pennsylvania 

John Tyler Moreland, 30, was arrested in Houston County regarding a child pornography investigation being conducted by Pennsylvania State Police.

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Perry Police Department offering women, senior citizen firearm safety classes

The Perry Police Department will host two firearm safety classes geared towards women and senior citizens later this month. 

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Haseya Women’s Club holds groundbreaking ceremony for its first inclusive playground

The Haseya Women's Club partnered with the City of Perry to open Houston County's first inclusive playground.

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Middle Georgia Silent Book Club provides safe haven for bibliophiles: ‘The love of reading’ 

The Middle Georgia Silent Book Club meets on the first three Tuesdays of every month at Decadent Dessert Bar, located at 1012 Highway 96, Suite 100.

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