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Cheers Perry! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Perry’s band earned a national Sugar Bowl spotlight
  • Which Perry eateries just scored perfect 100s on inspections?
  • How Perry Police helped crack this deadly Houston County fentanyl case

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Find out what's happening in Perryfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Cooler with periods of rain, with a high of 62 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, temps: high: 63, low: 29.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Perry High School band to perform on national stage at New Orleans Sugar Bowl (wfxl.com) — Perry High School’s marching band is heading to New Orleans to perform in the Sugar Bowl parade and Battle of the Bands on national TV, representing both their school and the Perry community. After a year of fundraising nearly $140,000 with strong local support, more than 100 Panther band members will be the only Georgia band in the competition.
   

Find out what's happening in Perryfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

• Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores December 8-12 (41nbc.com) — Middle Georgia’s latest restaurant inspection scores are out, including several spotless 100s for Perry spots like Sunset Slush, Hilton Garden Inn, and Fairfield/TownePlace Suites. If you’re eating out or hosting visitors soon, these fresh December 8–12 scores offer a quick snapshot of food safety across Perry and nearby communities.
   

• Warner Robins man convicted of distributing fentanyl leading to death (hhjonline.com) — A Warner Robins man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after a fentanyl distribution case tied to a 2023 overdose death, with Perry Police among the agencies involved. Houston County officials say overdoses remain a serious problem, with dozens of deaths in recent years and hundreds of overdose calls. The DA’s office credits Perry and other local departments for coordinated drug enforcement efforts.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Calling all future nurses in Houston County!
    If you’re studying for the TEAS or taking pre-nursing courses, I’m interested in starting a small in-person study group. We can meet at local coffee… (Nextdoor Perry)
  • Hi has anyone seen this cat?
    His name is skunk, he is my moms! He got out about a day ago (Nextdoor Tucker Road)
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Perry. Apply here.
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Perry. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Perry here.

🗞 Nearby News

Warner Robins

  • Closing arguments set for man accused of killing 24-year-old outside Warner Robins convenience store (13wmaz.com)
  • LOUD Security Systems completes acquisitions, certification and HQ investment (macon.com)
  • Houston County asks judge to pause or dismiss voting-rights lawsuit. Here's why (13wmaz.com)

Byron

  • PRESS RELEASE: Byron Elementary Wins in State-Wide Math Contest (middlegatimes.com)

Fort Valley

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