Community Corner
🌱 Know anything about the Tractor Supply theft? Police want your help
And on the Perry Patch calendar - Perry Panthers vs Jones County Greyhounds
Good morning Perry! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Know anything about the Tractor Supply theft? Police want your help
- How Perry police say scammers stole $70,000 from a local senior
- How close Perry's late rally came to stunning Jones County
Also on today's calendar: Georgia National Fair and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 68.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 2 arrested after stolen mini-bikes recovered in Perry police investigation (41nbc.com) — Perry Police recovered two mini-bikes stolen from the Tractor Supply on St. Patricks Drive and arrested two men after searches in Perry and Macon, also finding stolen guns and suspected fentanyl. Both mini-bikes were returned, and the investigation continues, with officers asking anyone who might know more to contact Detective Seaman at the Perry Police Department. 
• Police: Elderly Perry woman loses $70,000 in government impersonation scam (41nbc.com) — Perry Police say an elderly local woman lost about $70,000 to scammers posing as government and law enforcement officials, who pressured her to withdraw cash, buy cryptocurrency, and send payments. Officers intervened before more money was taken, recovered some funds, and now warn residents that real agencies will never demand secret payments via Bitcoin kiosks, barcodes, gift cards, or cash couriers.
• Lady Hounds rally past Perry, keep up late-season push (jcnews.com) — Perry High's softball team pushed Jones County to the wire in a late-season matchup, rallying in the final inning before a potential tying run was cut down at home. Despite splitting the two-game series, the Panthers showed they can challenge a top-16 playoff contender, with their performance helping shape both teams' postseason outlooks.
📸 Around Perry
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Perry
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★ Featured events ★
- Perry Panthers vs Jones County Greyhounds →
Herb St. John Stadium, 1307 North Ave #2614, Perry
7:30 pm
Friday October 9
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Other local events
- Georgia National Fair →
Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry
10:00 am - Camellia and Magnolia Districts Flower Show 2026 →
Georgia National Fairground and Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Pkwy., Perry
1:00 pm - Camellia and Magnolia Districts Flower Show →
Georgia National Fairground and Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Pkwy., Perry
1:00 pm - Georgia National Fair 5K →
Perry GA - Camellia and Magnolia Districts Flower Show →
Georgia National Fairground and Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Pkwy., Perry
10:00 am - Camellia and Magnolia Districts Flower Show 2026 →
Georgia National Fairground and Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Pkwy., Perry
10:00 am - Camellia and Magnolia Districts Flower Show 2026 →
Georgia National Fairground and Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Pkwy., Perry
10:00 am - GVRA Day at the Fair →
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9:00 am - Learning Library Services →
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1:00 pm
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Wednesday October 14
📣 Perry Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 7:30 am - Eggs & Issues | Emory Healthcare
Cary W Martin Conference Center Roy H. "Sonny" Watson Health Pavilion, 233 North Houston Road, Warner Robins
7:30 am - Dynamic Aging Circuit →
Fitness Center, 826 Eighth Street, Robins AFB
9:30 am
Thursday October 1
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Perry PatchAM possible:
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone looking for some assistance with cleaning their house?
Spring clean? Winter/Fall clean? Deep clean or basic clean???? Message me for a quote (Nextdoor Tucker Road)
- Wingstop, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Perry. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Closing Crew Member Macon area in Perry. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Perry here.
🗞 Nearby News
Warner Robins
- Warner Robins, GA (businessviewmagazine.com)
- Props wins 2026 Warner Robins Burger Week with its Cherry Bomber (hhjonline.com)
- Alumnus Gives Back, Establishes Endowed Scholarship for Middle Georgia Students (morehouse.edu)
Byron
- Atrium Health Navicent to host Mammo Marathon events throughout October (41nbc.com)
Macon
- GA Mass Shooting Of 12: Teen Arrested, Bond Ruling For 2 Suspects (patch.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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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