Houston Home Journal

Today, we're proud to introduce our 2026 Hometown Heroes — 17 first responders, public servants, and everyday heroes from across Houston County who show up so the rest of us don't have to think about it. Read every story at hhjonline.com.

Crimestoppers and local law enforcement have teamed up to create an app that will make submitting crime tips more convenient. See more details about the app and the impact the sheriff's office hopes it will bring.

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Local law enforcement celebrated National Donut Day with stops at Dunkin. But they weren't there for donuts. They were collecting donations for Special Olympics.

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

Read what a few of our local officials had to say by clicking the link in the comments below.

A coordinated law enforcement effort resulted in search warrants at multiple locations in Warner Robins on Wednesday. This was part of an ongoing investigation into criminal narcotics, according to a media release from the Warner Robins Police Department.

This is an ongoing investigation and a developing story. We will share more details as information becomes available.

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Kerry Mikeal Holt, Jr., 51, of Warner Robins pleaded guilty to Theft by Receiving Stolen Property, Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon just before his scheduled trial on Monday, June 8.

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Alexa LeCureux loves her Air Force husband Zachary unconditionally. She does not, however, share the same sentiment when it comes to the current government he works for.

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Warner Robins head girls basketball coach Rebecca Ivory is an advocate for women supporting women, and she's talked the talk for nine years now, hosting a summer camp that brings local teams in for scrimmages.

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The City of Warner Robins is inviting residents to "take flight" by trying a sampling of local restaurants this week.

The Houston Home Journal took them up on it.

Check out our reviews of three local spots on the "Take Flight Tour."

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