Houston Home Journal

06/19/2026

Today, we join our community in recognizing Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates freedom, resilience and progress.

In observance of the holiday, our office will be closed today. We will resume normal business hours on Monday.

We wish everyone a meaningful and reflective Juneteenth.

06/19/2026

Law enforcement runs in Rachel Iverson's family — but she made the career her own. From Orlando community service officer to Georgia State Patrol trooper, she's now one of the familiar faces keeping Houston County roads safer, one school zone at a time. Proud to feature her as a Hometown Hero.

06/19/2026

Long after the votes are counted and the speeches are forgotten, a person’s character is what remains.

This week’s column from our publisher reflects on the life and legacy of Larry Walker Jr., a public servant remembered not just for what he accomplished, but for the way he treated people along the way.

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Larry Walker, Jr., was such a huge presence/voice in this newspaper. Meaning he was such a huge presence/voice in this community.

06/19/2026

Every once in a while, a show catches you completely off guard.

Our managing editor didn’t expect The Amazing Digital Circus to be that show, but after giving it a chance, she found herself pulled into a colorful, chaotic world that had much more to say than she anticipated.

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Managing Editor Brieanna Smith reflects on how the strange independent cartoon became her latest obsession.

06/19/2026

Should cities pay more to keep taxpayer dollars local?

Warner Robins leaders debated that question before approving a landscaping contract with an out-of-town company that submitted the lowest bid. Some council members argued for supporting local businesses, while the city administrator emphasized cost savings.

Read the full story at the link in the comments.

06/19/2026

Warner Robins boys head basketball coach Jamaal Garman knows better than anyone how frustrating the 2025-26 season was. The Demons have moved past it and are off to a strong start this summer.

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06/18/2026

Eighteen years in the electric utility industry, a Marshmaster that navigates swamps to reach transmission lines, and a drive to keep middle Georgia powered through whatever comes — Jacob Harper is the kind of engineer you don't see until the lights stay on. Honored to recognize him as a Hometown Hero.

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06/18/2026

This week’s War Horse story follows the systemic failures before and after the death of Cpl. Drew Mobley who was the third in two years at Marine Corps Base Quantico to die by su***de.

Read the War Horse's investigation into the matter by clicking the link in the comments below.

Photo courtesy of The War Horse

06/18/2026

County commissioners approved a $445,000 loan agreement with the Perry-Houston County Airport Authority for hangar repairs in Tuesday's meeting.

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06/18/2026

He told himself he'd never go into law enforcement. Then a homicide investigation changed everything. Now Jake Pelfrey is a GBI field agent covering ten counties out of Perry, and he says he wouldn't trade it for anything. Houston Home Journal is proud to call him a Hometown Hero.

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