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Salsa’s street tacos are solid | HHJ Eats

What the restaurant lacked in actual salsa flavor, it more than made up for with the tacos.

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Warner Robins man sentenced to 10 years after abusing woman for multiple hours

Anthony Boyer of Warner Robins entered a guilty plea for an attack on an ex in July 2022.

$5 million budget increase proposed for Warner Robins. Here’s what it’s going to.

Cities statewide are preparing spending plans for fiscal year 2027, including Warner Robins.

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No rate increases, vape shop regulations proposed at Perry city council meeting. Here’s what we know

Perry City Council heard the proposed FY 2027 operating budget and a new set of regulations impacting future vape shops.

Water rates and sales tax to increase in Houston County. What to know about the FY2027 budget

Houston County's FY27 budget has increased 13%, most notably connected to rises in the water fund and sales tax.

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HHJ sits down with Perry’s new finance director to talk about leading her department

The City of Perry welcomed Lyn McDonald as its new Finance Director earlier this month, and the HHJ sat down with her to hear about her goals.

Willow oak at Perry Courthouse dedicated for America’s 250th. Here’s the backstory.

In celebration of America's 250th birthday, a new Liberty Tree stands at the courthouse in remembrance of the Revolutionary War.

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Houston County storm damage likely to increase with growth, says emergency services

Local emergency management officials share how they are prepared to handle summer storms, especially with rise of impacts.

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Increase in domestic violence cases makes VAWA grant more essential  

To help combat domestic violence, the VAWA grant allows District Attorney Offices to put more resources into prosecuting domestic violence cases.

Controversial annexation request raises questions on the county’s role in approval 

What appears to be a yes or no choice has laws and nuance behind the scenes, according to local leadership. 

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