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Perry, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Perry! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See which Perry restaurants and schools just scored perfect 100s
- Planning your Georgia National Fair visit in Perry? Start with these key details.
Also on today's calendar: 7TH gr Softball PM vs Thomson Middle School and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with heavy t-storms, temps: high: 83, low: 70.
- Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores August 17-21 (41nbc.com) — Several Perry restaurants, schools, and food trucks just earned top health inspection scores, including Perry Hospital Cafeteria and multiple local eateries with perfect 100s. A few spots, like Domino’s Pizza and Fuego Fresco, scored in the low 90s, giving residents a timely snapshot of where food safety stands around town this week. 
• A guide to the 2026 Georgia National Fair (13wmaz.com) — Perry will again host the huge Georgia National Fair this October at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter on Larry Walker Parkway. Local families can plan ahead with dates, hours, ticket prices, parking details, new clear-bag rules, and a rundown of concerts, rides, and food options that will bring thousands of visitors into town.
📸 Around Perry
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Upcoming Events in
Perry
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★ Featured events ★
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Perry Farmers Market →
Perry Farmers Market, 801 Main St, Perry
9:00 am
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
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7TH gr Softball PM vs Thomson Middle School →
Perry Middle School, 495 Perry Pkwy, Perry
3:45 pm -
8th gr Softball PM vs Bonaire Middle School →
Perry Middle School, 495 Perry Pkwy, Perry
5:15 pm -
Perry Panthers vs Howard Huskies →
Herb St. John Stadium, 1307 North Ave #2614, Perry
7:30 pm -
Football PM vs BMS →
Perry High School, 1307 North Ave #2614, Perry
3:45 pm -
Perry Panthers vs Ola Mustangs →
Herb St. John Stadium, 1307 North Ave #2614, Perry
7:30 pm
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Wednesday September 9
Friday September 18
📣 Perry Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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8:30 am - Board of Directors Meeting
Robins Regional Chamber Chamber Office
8:30 am -
11:00 am - Ribbon Cutting Nora Dental
Robins Regional Chamber 2762 Watson Blvd Centerville, GA 31028
11:00 am -
Wartown Showcase 2026 →
Reverb Room, 1758 Watson Blvd, Warner Robins
12:00 pm -
REVERB ROOM GAME NIGHTS →
Reverb Room, 1758 Watson Blvd, Warner Robins
6:00 pm -
The Moonlit Mirage →
Suite 616 Event Venue, 2191 Watson Blvd Ste A, Warner Robins
6:00 pm -
McKenzie Reed →
Hilton Garden Inn Warner Robins, 207 Willie Lee Pkwy, Warner Robins
5:30 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Wednesday September 9
Saturday September 19
Tuesday October 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone know if you can take group trips with other families internationally?
I want to experience the world, but not just me and my son by ourselves. (Nextdoor Avington Chase) - Come join us at Creekwood Park this Friday at 700 am.
Fun, fitness and wonderful people. This is recreational pickleball. Beginners or no experience encouraged to participate. We have spare paddles! We… (Nextdoor Tucker Road)
- Advanced Drainage Systems posted a job opening for Material Handler in Perry. Apply here.
- Wingstop posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Perry. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Perry here.
🗞 Nearby News
Warner Robins
- Warner Robins looks to hire 10 firefighters by October (13wmaz.com)
- Houston County Schools to spend nearly $3 million on new safety measures (41nbc.com)
- Vic Burley granted conditional discharge, what it means for Clemson football player (goupstate.com)
Byron
- Byron residents raise concerns over proposed data center ordinance (41nbc.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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