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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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‘A really huge honor:’ High school musician wins first prize in national jazz challenge
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April 24, 2025

Houston County High School student Drew Bragg won first prize in the national 2025 Gerry Mulligan Jazz Challenge. 

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‘Jolene brings Joy:’ Annual yard sale helps girl with childhood Alzheimer’s
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April 21, 2025

Mom’s Club of Warner Robins will be hosting its annual yard sale this Friday and Saturday with proceeds going to a child in the community. 

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Mass casualty exercise trains first responders, students in active shooter response
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April 21, 2025

Central Georgia Technical College’s Division of Health Sciences and CGTC Police partnered with local agencies for its annual training event.

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Perry council denies sale of alcohol for cornhole league during city council meeting
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April 17, 2025

An alcohol sale request proposal for the adult cornhole league was denied due to councilmembers' concerns during recent council meeting.

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Meet Fabian Velazquez: Mayoral candidate for the city of Warner Robins
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April 17, 2025

Candidate Fabian Velazquez discussed his campaign, priorities and what he will do for citizens if elected Mayor.

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PHOTOS: Dogwood Festival brings fun in full bloom
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April 15, 2025

The annual Dogwood Festival was April 12 and 13, and brought a crowd to Downtown Perry to enjoy the festivities.

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Mural artist seeks to inspire youth with recent mural at the North Houston Sports Complex Innolab
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April 14, 2025

Kevin “Scene” Lewis is the artist behind colorful murals, including recent artwork painted at the North Houston Sports Complex Innolab.

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Houston Healthcare, Emory Healthcare discuss possible partnership at town hall meeting
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April 14, 2025

The Georgia Attorney General’s Office hosted a town hall meeting discussing a possible partnership between Houston Healthcare and Emory.

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‘We love this community:’ Perry Volunteer Outreach celebrates 25th anniversary
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April 11, 2025

Perry Volunteer Outreach recently celebrated its 25th anniversary on April 1 and CEO Larry Wood reflected on the work they have accomplished.

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Second annual Community Baby Shower helps local mothers with necessities 
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April 7, 2025

Local mothers are invited to a Community Baby Shower on Saturday, April 19 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Curtis Event Center.

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