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Brieanna Smith

Brieanna Smith is the Managing Editor of The Houston Home Journal. Born in Denver, she spent most of her childhood in Grand Junction, Colorado. She graduated from Colorado Mesa University with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and a minor in Graphic Design. She worked as a technical director and associate producer for KREX 5 News in Grand Junction, Colorado, before moving to Georgia and starting her tenure at the Journal in 2022. She and her husband, Devon, currently reside in Warner Robins. When she is not working, Brie finds joy in painting, playing her ukulele, playing cozy video games and exploring new music.

Brieanna's Latest Articles

How Robins AFB’s Comptroller Squadron turns resources into readiness

Money flows through the Comptroller Squadron and affects every Airman at RAFB and beyond.

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Warner Robins Council approves data center moratorium for six months

The move came after concerned citizens cited concerns about AI and use of resources.

Warner Robins Adopt-a-Box program expands: When a traffic control box becomes art

The newest utility box features a piece of Warner Robins history.

Byron woman sentenced to prison, banishment after shoplifting and identity theft

The Houston County District Attorney's Office said she had seven prior convictions.

Houston County Courthouse building with a symmetrical, modern facade featuring large windows, columns, and trimmed shrubs on a dry lawn under a sunny sky.
Warner Robins kidnapper caught with victim at McDonald’s in 2024, sentenced to 25 years in prison

The District Attorney's Office says two Good Samaritans could have prevented a tragedy.

Warner Robins Police Department adding victim advocate to staff. What it means for crime victims

The Warner Robins Police Department has partnered with the Houston County District Attorney's Office, another agency that provides victim advocacy to choose their candidate.

The Editor’s Experience: Just look up at the beauty around you

Brieanna Smith's inside look at the most explosive part of Fourth of July

Houston County celebrates the Fourth of July | PHOTOS

Houston County went big this year for America's 250th anniversary with parties held by each of the three cities.

Houston Home Journal’s Sandra Hernandez wins top honors in state newspaper contest

Hernandez's photos from cultural events in 2025 took home first and second place in the contest, respectively.

The Assembly at Warner Robins kicks off Fourth of July celebrations with fireworks, fun at Celebrate Freedom event

Wednesday was the first of the major Fourth of July celebrations this week in Houston County with a spectacular fireworks display at the Assembly.

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