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Brieanna Smith is the Managing Editor of The Houston Home Journal. Born in Denver, she spent most of her childhood in Grand Junction, Colorado. She graduated from Colorado Mesa University with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and a minor in Graphic Design. She worked as a technical director and associate producer for KREX 5 News in Grand Junction, Colorado, before moving to Georgia and starting her tenure at the Journal in 2022. She and her husband, Devon, currently reside in Warner Robins. When she is not working, Brie finds joy in painting, playing her ukulele, playing cozy video games and exploring new music.

Owen Jones attended the University of North Georgia and graduated with a Bachelor in Communications and Multimedia Journalism. He started writing general sports for Sportslens.com before joining the HHJ in March 2024. In his free time, he loves hanging out with friends, family, and his dog Joey, playing video games, and watching his favorite sports teams, including UGA football, Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Hawks, and the Atlanta Falcons.