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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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Museum of Aviation hosts national security forum, raises awareness of emerging technology

By Sandra Hernandez/HHJ Staff Writer

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February 10, 2025

The Museum of Aviation hosted its third annual National Security Forum bringing together leaders in technology, military and industry.

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Community comes together for peaceful protest supporting immigrants

By Sandra Hernandez/HHJ Staff Writer

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February 10, 2025

The community came together for a “We Stand Together” protest against mass deportations and in support of immigrants.

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Perry city council receives Golden Nail award, approve lease for Perry Police Criminal Investigations Division

By Sandra Hernandez/HHJ Staff Writer

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February 5, 2025

The city was awarded the Golden Nail award by the Perry Area Chamber of Commerce. A temporary solution was approved for the Perry Police Department.

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Armed 14-year-old on dirt bike hospitalized after accident with school bus

By Sandra Hernandez/HHJ Staff Writer

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February 5, 2025

Officers responded to an accident involving a dirt bike and a school bus on Feb. 4. WRPD says the juvenile was in possession of a firearm.

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Missing Fort Valley man found dead in Atlanta

By Sandra Hernandez/HHJ Staff Writer

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February 3, 2025

A person of interest is arrested after a man was found deceased in the 2000 block of Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW in Atlanta.

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Warner Robins family holds peace walk to honor teen killed by gun violence

By Sandra Hernandez/HHJ Staff Writer

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February 3, 2025

It’s been one year since Tra’Quavis Holloway tragically passed away to gun violence. The community held a peaceful walk to raise awareness.

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Perry council celebrates winning Visionary Cities award, discusses sidewalk projects

By Sandra Hernandez/HHJ Staff Writer

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January 30, 2025

Mayor Randall Walker and council announced they received the Visionary Cities award and HALO group concerns were addressed.

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Local Hispanic business owners reflect on mass deportations, provide advice

By Sandra Hernandez/HHJ Staff Writer

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January 30, 2025

Houston County business owners reflect and provide insight into what local immigrants can do to stay safe.

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Perry Leadership class of 2025 helps Family Promise continue efforts for homeless families

By Sandra Hernandez/HHJ Staff Writer

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January 27, 2025

The Perry Leadership Class recently completed their project helping Family Promise, a local organization helping homeless families.

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NextGen Coders brings the world of coding, technology to students

By Sandra Hernandez/HHJ Staff Writer

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January 27, 2025

A group of high schoolers started a nonprofit organization called NextGen Coders, helping youth with coding and technology.