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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.

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Resident speaks out on proposed townhouse development on Airport Road
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June 5, 2025

Perry council heard a citizen's concern, recognized officers and a civilian and approved new additions to parks during Tuesday's meeting.

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Emory Healthcare celebrates its new homes in Houston County
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June 4, 2025

Emory Healthcare is officially part of Houston County after merging with Houston Healthcare. Signage was unveiled at both hospitals.

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NAACP Youth Council strives to bridge the gap with law enforcement with a 2K run, walk this weekend
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June 3, 2025

The Houston County NAACP Youth Council will be hosting a “Unity in Community” 2K run and walk on Saturday, June 7, at The Walk at Sandy Run.

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Local event kicks off fundraising for ‘The Oath’ statue, set to be unveiled in May 2026
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June 2, 2025

Local officers attended Community Care Night to connect with community and support "The Oath" statue which will recognize law enforcement.

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Centerville Police Department will offer a chance to clean up criminal records
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May 30, 2025

The Centerville Police Department is hosting a Records Restriction opportunity for citizens to clean their criminal records on June 7.

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Houston County Sheriff’s Office provides advice after Georgia Department of Driver Services warns of text message scam
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May 30, 2025

Houston County Sheriff gives insight into how scams have affected people locally and provides advice on how to avoid them.

Parent files lawsuit against Houston County Sheriff Deputies, medical employees after son dies in 2023
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May 27, 2025

He is suing for negligence after 17-year-old Braxton Gilpin, who had Hemophilia B, died from an untreated brain bleed while in custody following a fight and repeated signs of medical distress.

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Perry council approves downtown historic district
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May 22, 2025

Downtown Perry Historic District and future development among the items approved during Tuesday night's council meeting.

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Centerville Mayor’s race: Wright eager to lead the city down the right direction
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May 21, 2025

Mayoral Candidate Justin Wright is running a campaign focus on growing the city, police department and maintaining transparency.

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Mobile Mammography Coach provides easy access to mammograms for women
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May 19, 2025

The Atrium Health Navicent Mobile Mammography Coach stopped at Deloris Tolliver Park to give women free mammogram screenings.

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