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Owen Jones

Owen Jones attended the University of North Georgia and graduated with a Bachelor in Communications and Multimedia Journalism. He started writing general sports for Sportslens.com before joining the HHJ in March 2024. In his free time, he loves hanging out with friends, family, and his dog Joey, playing video games, and watching his favorite sports teams, including UGA football, Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Hawks, and the Atlanta Falcons.

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Arrest made after viral incident that occurred at the Georgia National Fair

Perry Police Department has arrested Austin Mullis, 38, of Perry for Obscene Internet Contact with a Child a few days after he was confronted by a third party predator catching group led by YouTuber Skeeter Jean.

Perry Historical Society offering guided tours of Evergreen Cemetery next Saturday 

The Perry Area Historical Society will showcase the rich history of Evergreen Cemetery with guided tours on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 3 to 5 p.m. Tickets cost $10 per person.

Central Georgia Technical College names administration building after Sonny Perdue 

CGTC named its administration building at its Warner Robins campus after Sonny Perdue in an unveiling ceremony on Thursday.

Commander speaks time at Robins; Commissioners hear positive report from library system

Col. Johari Hemphill has spent over a year as Commander of the 78th Air Base Wing on Robins Air Force Base. In Tuesday’s Houston County Commissioner’s meeting, he had a chance to recount his time so far at Robins. 

School District reaches highest grad rate

This past year, the Houston County graduation rate reached an all time high at 94.6%.

Houston County Courthouse building with a symmetrical, modern facade featuring large windows, columns, and trimmed shrubs on a dry lawn under a sunny sky.
Sheriff and District Attorney speak on Domestic Violence in Houston County

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Here's what Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton and District Attorney Eric Edwards had to say about the crime that affects so many lives.

Gas prices lower with Kemp suspending gas tax for a month

Gas prices have gone down a little after Governor Brian Kemp issued a one month suspension of the state's gas tax.

Longtime Perry resident and funeral director Draper Watson passes away

The Perry community lost the face of Watson-Hunt Funeral Home last month as Draper Watson passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 14.

Houston County Commissioners recognize new chapter of non-profit with proclamation, approve next phase in water treatment plant construction

County Commissioners issued a proclamation to the Middle Georgia Chapter of 100 Black Women Inc., and approved the next phase in the new water treatment plant in Tuesday's meeting.

Board Office in Perry
Houston County Board of Education propose attendance rezoning for certain elementary and middle schools 

The Board of Education could implement these rezoning changes at next month's board meeting.

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