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.

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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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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