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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

He works in the background, deep in Georgia’s swamps, keeping your lights on

Our 2026 Hometown Hero from Georgia Power is Jacob Harper.

His grandmother nudged him toward Perry Fire at 17. He never looked back.

Our 2026 Hometown Hero from the Perry Fire Department is Timothy Jones.

She joined during a pandemic and now keeps Robins AFB ready for anything

Our 2026 Hometown Hero from Robins Air Force Base Emergency Management is Makayla Tester.

The man making sure all 22,000 people on Robins AFB feel protected

Our 2026 Hometown Hero from Robins Air Force Base Fire Department is Marcus White.

Two careers, nearly 20 years, one commitment to the people of Perry

Our Hometown Hero from Perry Police Department is Captain James Jones.

Multiple buildings searched by local, state and federal agencies in Warner Robins

A coordinated law enforcement effort resulted in search warrants at multiple locations in Warner Robins on Wednesday. 

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Slice and Spice offers flavorful wings for the city’s tour | HHJ Eats

Slice and Spice featured chicken wings bursting with Indian spices and flavors for the city's Take Flight tour.

Warner Robins man sentenced to 10 years after abusing woman for multiple hours

Anthony Boyer of Warner Robins entered a guilty plea for an attack on an ex in July 2022.

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No rate increases, vape shop regulations proposed at Perry city council meeting. Here’s what we know

Perry City Council heard the proposed FY 2027 operating budget and a new set of regulations impacting future vape shops.

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HHJ sits down with Perry’s new finance director to talk about leading her department

The City of Perry welcomed Lyn McDonald as its new Finance Director earlier this month, and the HHJ sat down with her to hear about her goals.

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