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Perry, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Perry? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Perry’s Iffie Road Subway score on its latest inspection?
  • Can Perry keep its decades-long edge over Jones County Friday?
  • Why Perry investigators are key to solving the Vienna homecoming shooting

Also on today's calendar: Georgia National Fair and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 83 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and delightful, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores September 28-October 2 (41nbc.com) — Health inspectors recently gave the Subway at 105 Iffie Road in Perry a score of 89, while many nearby Houston County eateries earned scores in the 90s and 100s. The report lists detailed food service inspection results across Middle Georgia so you can quickly compare how local kitchens are performing.
   

• The End Zone Week 9: ACE at Bleckley County is Game of the Week (41nbc.com) — Perry fans get a big home matchup Friday as Jones County visits, still chasing its first win in this series since 1987. The Panthers, 2–4 overall, return from an open week while 41NBC’s End Zone also spotlights several other key Middle Georgia high school games that night.
   

• Vienna shooting follows violence at school celebrations nationwide (fox5atlanta.com) — A massive shooting at a Vienna homecoming block party left two men dead and 35 people injured, drawing in Perry police and the GBI’s Perry office to help investigate. Authorities describe chaotic scenes across several blocks and say they still lack suspects or a clear motive, while urging anyone with information to contact investigators.
   

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  • Trash Schedule | Columbus Day Holiday
    October 12 - October 17, 2026 Trash Pickup (Residential and Commercial): Ryland will operate as normal on Columbus Day, October 12. Bulk & Yard… (Nextdoor )
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    Treats and Prizes. This invitation is to all of The Preserve at Agricultural Village (Nextdoor The Preserve)
  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Perry. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Warner Robins

  • Moving to Warner Robins? The Pests You'll Meet First (fingerlakes1.com)
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  • 100 Black Women Middle Georgia chapter holds chartering ceremony (hhjonline.com)

Centerville

  • Scratch that: Ellijay player wins $2 million lottery prize (nowgeorgia.com)

Ok Perry! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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