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Need to get home grown produce canned? Visit the Argene Claxton Canning Plant this summer 

The Argene Claxton Canning Plant in Perry is a useful resource to learn about preserving food this summer.

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County Commissioners set to invest almost half a million dollars to Perry-Houston County Airport

County commissioners approved a $445,000 loan agreement with the Perry-Houston County Airport Authority for hangar repairs.

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Perry won’t see rate increases, but some city savings will go towards expenses

The Perry city council unanimously approved the fiscal year 2027 budget, which included approval for no fee increases and additional fees.

Underage driving, downtown parking, and an alternative to getting around town.  Here’s what local police want golf cart drivers to know.

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.

PHOTOS: Perry celebrates Juneteenth in historic downtown

The City of Perry celebrated its annual Juneteenth Freedom Day celebration for the first time in its historic downtown on Friday, June 12.

Warner Robins Knights of Columbus holds first responders lunch honoring hometown heroes

Houston County leadership and first responders came together Saturday in honor.

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Perry Police Department advise community to pay digital after check fraud scheme hits town

After a lengthy investigation, law enforcement has arrested four individuals tied to a check and identity fraud scheme. Five suspects remain at large.

Will Houston County make pageant history again? Here are some of the 2026 contestants for Miss Georgia. 

Ten Houston County girls are headed to Columbus, Georgia, and will compete to be crowned the 2026 Miss Georgia or Miss Georgia's teen.

Reporting family violence and other crimes in Houston County just got easier with new Crimestoppers app

After a deadly year of domestic violence in 2025, the Sheriff's Office and Crimestoppers are releasing an app to make reporting that much easier.

Larry Walker, Jr. dies at 84, public officials react to his life and legacy

Former state Senate majority leader Larry Walker Jr. died at the age of 84, and many have felt his loss. 

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