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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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Haseya Women’s Club holds groundbreaking ceremony for its first inclusive playground
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April 15, 2026

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’ 
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April 13, 2026

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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Centerville council approves repavement of Carl Vinson Parkway 
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April 13, 2026

At the latest meeting, Centerville council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Houston County in reference to improvements on Carl Vinson Parkway.

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Perry City Council approves support for Commodore Manor apartment extension, renovation
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April 9, 2026

Perry city council approved support for the expansion of the Commodore Manor Apartments during their meeting on Tuesday, April 7.

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Third annual Community Baby Shower to help expectant mothers this Saturday
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April 7, 2026

The Community Baby Shower will be on Saturday, April 11 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Curtis Event Center in Warner Robins.

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Mom’s Club of Warner Robins to host three-day yard sale to help local girl with rare genetic brain disorder
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April 6, 2026

The Mom's Club of Warner Robins annual benefit yard sale will start on Thursday, April 16 at the Well at Centerville.

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Local mother Courtney Driver enters race for Houston County School Board, post two
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April 1, 2026

Courtney Driver will be running against incumbent Lori Johnson. The General Primary Election is Tuesday, May 19.

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Young entrepreneur set to open Brass Tap in Warner Robins this summer: ‘A community investment’
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March 31, 2026

A 24-year-old entrepreneur is venturing into a career in business by bringing a new community spot to his hometown.

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Centerville Councilwoman Velicia Lowe believes empowered women empower women
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March 31, 2026

Centerville Councilwoman Velicia Lowe shared what womanhood means to her, and how she remains a leader in her community.

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Warner Robins Police Department hears from community at first town hall meeting of the year
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March 26, 2026

The Warner Robins Police Department hosted their first town hall meeting of the year on Tuesday, March 24.

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