Many people waited outside of the new Surcheros location in Perry on its grand opening Tuesday. The new tex-mex spot gave the first 50 people free Surcheros for a year.
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Neal Spear, 63 and Tamesha Carter, 26, were convicted and sentenced for their involvement in a Warner Robins carjacking that took place in July 2025.
County commissioners approved a $445,000 loan agreement with the Perry-Houston County Airport Authority for hangar repairs.
For almost four years, Personal Transportation Vehicles have been legal to drive around Perry. Local police provided the do's and don'ts when driving a golf cart around town.
After a lengthy investigation, law enforcement has arrested four individuals tied to a check and identity fraud scheme. Five suspects remain at large.
Ten Houston County girls are headed to Columbus, Georgia, and will compete to be crowned the 2026 Miss Georgia or Miss Georgia's teen.
Former state Senate majority leader Larry Walker Jr. died at the age of 84, and many have felt his loss.
Our 2026 Hometown Hero from Emory Healthcare is Kimberly Ham.
Our 2026 Hometown Hero from Houston County Sheriff's Office is Andrew Lauritsen.
