Dogs from across the country compete in Perry

PERRY -- Linda Reece drove 12 hours from Hampton, Va., to Perry for the Middle Georgia Kennel Club dog show this weekend, and it paid off big.
http://www.macon.com/2012/05/20/2032495/dogs-from-across-the-country-compete.html

Published: Sun, 20 May 2012 19:09:55 -0700

Perry’s Auto Auction partners with Georgia Power

Perry’s Auto Auction recently announced the company’s partnership with Georgia Power. They kicked off their new partnership during an auction on April 25. Jimmy Gray, Senior Analyst and Supply Chain Manager with Georgia Power, was on site during the auction.
http://www.forest-blade.com/news/business/article_af0463b4-9953-11e1-bd00-0019bb2963f4.html

Published: Tue, 08 May 2012 14:25:23 -0700

Perry DDA works on 3-year plan

PERRY -- The Perry Downtown Development Authority has direction and soon hopes to have a three-year work plan.
http://www.macon.com/2012/05/22/2034893/perry-dda-works-on-3-year-plan.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 17:21:36 -0700

Perry Plans Independence Parade

Each year thousands gather at McConnell Talbert Stadium in Warner Robins to celebrate their independence. But this year Perry is joining the party in it's own way.  The city plans to display it's patriotic pride with their first annual Independence Parade.
http://www.13wmaz.com/news/local_story.aspx?storyid=182494

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 16:15:52 -0700

Peach County is Now Certified Work Ready

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Friday the Governor's Office of Workforce Development announced seven new Certified Work Ready Communities- and one is here in Middle Georgia.  Peach County is now considered a community that has the skilled workforce needed to drive economic growth.  To become a Work Ready Community the county improved it's high school graduation rate by nearly 20%, maintained its ...
http://www.41nbc.com/news/local-news/12346-peach-county-is-now-certified-work-ready

Published: Fri, 11 May 2012 19:23:11 -0700

Ragan to serve as grand marshal in Perry parade

PERRY -- NASCAR driver David Ragan, a Unadilla native and owner of David Ragan Ford in Perry, will serve as grand marshal of the first Perry Area Chamber of Commerce Independence Parade.
http://www.macon.com/2012/05/22/2034397/ragan-to-serve-as-grand-marshal.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 09:56:35 -0700

The Houston County Friends of The Library Kicks Off Book Sale

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGFT)- The Houston County Friends of the Library kicked off its Annual Old Book Sale in Perry today. Hundreds of people came out to look for their favorite books. The book sale in Perry draws thousands of people each year, and this year was no different. Book lovers have more than 64 categories of books to choose from. The president of the Houston County Friends of the ...
http://www.41nbc.com/news/local-news/12129-the-houston-county-friends-of-the-library-kicks-off-book-sale

Published: Thu, 03 May 2012 15:34:00 -0700

Brooks farming couple receive Cattlemen’s award

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association honored a south Fayette cattle producer at its Cattlemen’s Ball April 6, as part of its 51st annual convention and trade show and 15th annual Georgia Beef Expo in Perry, Ga. Mid-Georgia Cattlemen’s Association members Roger and Janet Greuel of Greuel Family Brangus in Brooks were recognized as the state association’s Seedstock Cattlemen of the Year. The Gruels ...
http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/05-23-2012/brooks-farming-couple-receive-cattlemen%E2%80%99s-award

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 15:11:44 -0700

Tyler Perry Helps Obama Top Romney In Georgia Fundraising

A lucrative Atlanta trip headlined by a Tyler Perry-hosted fundraiser helped President Barack Obama out-raise Republican rival Mitt Romney in Georgia last month by a nearly six-to-one margin.
http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2012/4/24/tyler_perry_helps_obama_top_romney.htm

Published: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:11:30 -0700

4-alarm fire damages Tyler Perry Studios in Georgia

ATLANTA Atlanta fire officials say they have put out a four-alarm blaze at filmmaker Tyler Perry's studio that damaged a building at the complex.
http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20120502/ENT10/120509924/-1/ent05

Published: Sun, 06 May 2012 10:22:14 -0700