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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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She Means Business: Dr. Anjali Patel Nagar – breaking barriers in the medical field
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April 3, 2025

Houston Healthcare Family Medicine Residency Faculty and Osteopathic Director Dr. Anjali Patel Nagar shares her story.

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Perry Council discusses public safety drone program, vending machines
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April 3, 2025

The city of Perry discussed implementing a drone program during Tuesday night’s city council meeting and put a stop to new vending machines.

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City of Warner Robins breaks ground on new police training facility
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April 1, 2025

The city of Warner Robins hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the police department’s new training center on Monday, March 31.

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WRPD addresses community’s concerns at first town hall meeting of the year
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April 1, 2025

The Warner Robins Police Department hosted its first town hall meeting of the year inviting the community to voice their concerns.

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She Means Business: Multi-business owner achieves her dream of starting a tattoo, piercing studio
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March 27, 2025

Savage Art Tattoo and Just Lobes Piercing Studio is a safe place to get a sentimental tattoo or to get a shiny piercing for all ages.

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13-year-old cold case closes with guilty plea for rape charges
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March 26, 2025

Dendrick Devonte Solomon, 31, was sentenced to life in prison for one count of rape in a case deemed cold for 13 years.

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Resident speaks out on needed improvements on Oldfield Lane, Hilltop Road 
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March 24, 2025

A concerned resident speaks out about needed improvements in Oldfield Lane during the March 18 city council meeting.

Man who assaulted homeless woman last year sentenced to 12 years in prison
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March 24, 2025

A man was sentenced to 12 years in prison after assaulting a woman last year, the Houston County District Attorney’s office said.

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Warner Robins prepares to take flight at State of the City address
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March 20, 2025

Warner Robins hosted its annual State of the City address. Mayor LaRhonda Patrick provided updates, insight on future projects and goals. 

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She Means Business: Between Friends Coffee continues to bring warm comfort to its customers
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March 20, 2025

Owner Jaime Miller reflected on venturing into business with her best friend Victoria Hawkins. The coffee shop has been open since 2016.

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