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Perry Police Department advise community to pay digital after check fraud scheme hits town

After a lengthy investigation, law enforcement has arrested four individuals tied to a check and identity fraud scheme. Five suspects remain at large.

Will Houston County make pageant history again? Here are some of the 2026 contestants for Miss Georgia. 

Ten Houston County girls are headed to Columbus, Georgia, and will compete to be crowned the 2026 Miss Georgia or Miss Georgia's teen.

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Houston Home Journal — June 13, 2026

Remembering Larry Walker, Jr.; Take Flight Review; New Crimestoppers App

Reporting family violence and other crimes in Houston County just got easier with new Crimestoppers app

After a deadly year of domestic violence in 2025, the Sheriff's Office and Crimestoppers are releasing an app to make reporting that much easier.

D&D – for when life is ‘dragon’ on

Paul, the apostle, said – 1 Corinthians 13:11 – “When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things.”

‘Toon’ In for June — Jim Balletto

June's comics from cartoonist Jim Balletto

Larry Walker, Jr. dies at 84, public officials react to his life and legacy

Former state Senate majority leader Larry Walker Jr. died at the age of 84, and many have felt his loss. 

Warner Robins man sentenced to 18 years in prison after buying stolen golf carts, possessing methamphetamine

Kerry Mikeal Holt, Jr., 51, pleaded guilty just before his scheduled trial on Monday, June 8. The case stemmed from a 2024 investigation.

‘Cops at Donut Shops’ fundraiser helps Warner Robins police raise money for Special Olympics

Officers raised over $2,000 through the Law Enforcement Torch Run.

Warner Robins basketball coach supporting local women’s sports with summer camp scrimmages

Warner Robins head girls basketball coach Rebecca Ivory has always been an advocate for women supporting women.

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