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šŸŒ± Why Perry neighbors stopped a home ultrasound studio on historic Swift Street

Perry, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Perry! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Perry neighbors stopped a home ultrasound studio on historic Swift Street
  • Perry-raised doctor helps open new clinic serving rural Hawkinsville patients

Also on today's calendar: Professional Hypnosis Certification Training - Eight-Day Course and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 73.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Ultrasound boutique request denied after pushback from Swift Street residents (hhjonline.com) ā€” Perry City Council has unanimously rejected a special exception for a home-based 3D/4D ultrasound boutique on historic Swift Street after neighbors raised traffic and commercial encroachment concerns. In better news for families, the city approved $200,000 in SPLOST funds to install new, more accessible play structures at five neighborhood parks, with work tied to earlier decisions to replace outdated equipment.
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ā€¢ New clinic opens doors in Hawkinsville as hospital's future remains uncertain (13wmaz.com) ā€” A new Atlas Internal Medicine clinic has opened in nearby Hawkinsville, led by Dr. Ricky Stevens, who grew up in Perry and chose to raise his family in rural Georgia. As Taylor Regional Hospital faces financial uncertainty, the clinic aims to give elderly and rural patients closer, more consistent primary and geriatric care without long drives to larger cities.
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šŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 11
  • 8:30 am - Leadership Robins Region Class
    Robins Regional Chamber 1228 Watson Blvd, Warner Robins, GA 31093
    8:30 am
    • Wednesday August 12
  • REVERB ROOM GAME NIGHTS ā†’
    Reverb Room, 1758 Watson Blvd, Warner Robins
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday August 13
  • 8:00 am - Robins Regional Outlook
    Robins Regional Chamber 1228 Watson Blvd, Warner Robins, GA 31093
    8:00 am
  • Muay Thai Youth ā†’
    Miller Martial Arts/American Top Team Warner Robins, 405 SR 96 Suite 700, Bonaire
    5:00 pm

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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Stanley, a dog who went missing in Perry, GA, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 hours, 6 minutes. Message from Owner: "We are outā€¦ (Nextdoor Tucker Road)
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
    Leo was LOST on July 31, 2026 in Perry, GA 31069 near Preserves at agriculture Village community Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest informationā€¦ (Nextdoor The Preserve)
  • Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Perry. Apply here.
  • Jack Link's - Link Snacks, Inc. posted a job opening for Continuous Improvement Manager in Perry. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Perry here.

šŸ—ž Nearby News

Warner Robins

  • Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex hiring over 600 positions (41nbc.com)
  • Houston County school speed cameras return as classes resume; grace periods vary by city (13wmaz.com)
  • For this family, the road to the Little League World Series is about more than baseball (newschannel5.com)

Byron

  • Peach County parents raising concerns after they say their 5-year-old was missing for hours after dismissal (13wmaz.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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