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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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Houston County school bus flips over at Gunn Road, Highway 41
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February 25, 2026

According to the sheriff’s office, four students from Quail Run Elementary School, a driver and a monitor were on the school bus. 

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City of Perry appoints Mitchell Worthington as new Assistant City Manager
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February 23, 2026

From Finance Director to Assistant City Manager, Mitchell Worthington has worked up the ranks in the City of Perry. 

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Centerville celebrates grand opening of new recycling center on Elberta Road
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February 20, 2026

The community gathered on Thursday for a ribbon cutting ceremony of the Centerville Recycling Center, located at 2513 Elberta Road.

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Northside High School’s Blue Wind band to perform in annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York City
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February 19, 2026

Northside High School's Blue Wind Band will be on a national stage during the St. Patrick's Day parade in New York City.

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Local auditor reports clean Perry 2025 financial audit
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February 18, 2026

Perry received a clean bill of financial health for 2025, as revealed by an auditor's presentation during the recent city council meeting.

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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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