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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.

Owen's Latest Articles

Warner Robins High School staff receive Heart of Service Award, local church request WRHS mascot change 

The Board of Education gave Heart and Service Awards to WRHS staff and heard concerns about the school's mascot in their September meeting.

County governments roll back millage rate even lower in their meetings this week 

Both the Houston County Government and the Houston County Board of Education voted to approve a revision of their respective millage rates.

County Commissioners approve commercial rezoning on Highway 96

More commercial development will go on HWY 96 as the Board of Commissioners approved a re-zoning in last week's meeting.

Houston County honor 911 dispatcher Amanda Shell, proclaims September as Suicide Prevention Month

Houston County praised Corporal Amanda Shell for her quick response dispatching first responders during the Warner Robins High School shooting.

School Resource Officer Deputy Cody Nelson recounts the day of the Warner Robins High School shooting from the inside

School Resource Officer Deputy Cody Nelson sat down with the HHJ and talked about being on scene during the Warner Robins High School shooting.

Local food and music the spotlight for City of Perry’s Bites and Beats Festival

City of Perry Special Events Administrator Autumn Cameron hopes the Bites and Beats Festival can become an annual event.

South Carolina man convicted of “peddling poison” in Houston County, sentenced to 15 years in prison

Demond Smith, 48, of Summerville, South Carolina, was convicted of possession of methamphetamine and possession of tools for the commission of a felony.

Houston County Schools Superintendent shares next steps for district after Warner Robins High School shooting 

The HHJ sat down with Superintendent Richard Rogers to discuss what’s next for the school district after this tragic event. 

Perry Methodist celebrates 200 years in Perry over the weekend

The church has been a mainstay in Perry for 200 years and the community came out to celebrate.

Houston County honors Warner Robins High School Senior Resource Officer and firefighters who aided Brantley County 

Houston County Commissioners recognized Deputy Cody Nelson and county firemen in Tuesday's meeting.

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