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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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NextGen Coders brings the world of coding, technology to students

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

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Houston County Emergency Management Agency responds to rare snowstorm

The county looked like a winter wonderland, filled with snowmen and snow angels after a snowstorm passed through the area on Jan. 21.

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Perry Town Hall — Insights from council and citizens

In part two, citizens were encouraged to ask questions and voice their concerns to the mayor and council during the Jan.16 Town Hall meeting.

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Perry city council addresses growth at first town hall meeting of 2025

Perry City Council hosted the long-awaited town hall meeting. This gave citizens the chance to voice their concerns and stay updated.

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City of Warner Robins unveils future home of Vietnam Veterans Memorial

The City of Warner Robins hosted a Vietnam Veterans Memorial Land Tribute marking the beginning of a new journey for the city and local veterans.

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Central Georgia Technical College appoints Brittany Lucas as new Vice President of Adult Education

Central Georgia Technical College recently appointed Brittany Lucas as the new vice president for Adult Education.

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Warner Robins Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. provides donations addressing community needs

The Warner Robins Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. donated various products to local resources.

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Perry university taking applications for class of 2025

Perry University is back and is now accepting applications for the class of 2025 until Thursday, Jan. 16. Only a couple spots left.

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Middle Georgia Astronomical Society will host evening of stargazing this weekend

The Middle Georgia Astronomical Society will host a “Night Sky over Center Park” event from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18.

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Snow or no snow?: National Weather Service shares tips among incoming winter storm

National Weather Service Senior Meteorologist Dylan Lusk shared what the winter storm will look like in middle Georgia.

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