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Georgia National Fair Rides Undergo Daily Safety Checks

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Reithoffer Shows, the company responsible for bringing in and setting up all of the rides, says no ride can open until it passes inspection by the state of Georgia. “This year we are bringing the biggest arsenal of rides that ever came to the Georgia National Fair and that means to the state of Georgia,” said Richard Reithoffer, President and CEO of Reithoffer Shows. “We’re going to have 68 rides here this year.” Re…Perry, Georgia · Perry Read Article

Georgia National Fair boosts Middle Georgia economy with $6 million impact

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Beyond the fairgrounds, the annual tradition is making a big impact on the local economy. Addie Hodges, marketing and communications specialist for the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, said attendance has continued to grow in recent years. “Each year we try to bring in new entertainment and over the years we’ve definitely seen a growth in our attendance,” Hodges said. “This year we are aiming to top last…Economy · Perry Read Article

Houston County School District graduation rate rises to 93.3% in 2025 - 41NBC News

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County School District’s graduation rate has climbed to 93.3% for 2025, according to a news release from the school district. The rate is 6.1 percentage points higher than the state average of 87.2% and reflects a 2.1% increase from the district’s 2024 rate of 91.2%. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Richard Rogers praised the achievement, crediting students, staff, teachers, and families for their commitmen…Perry, Georgia · Perry Read Article

Georgia Beef Board Prepares for Major Consumer Outreach at Georgia National Fair - Southeast AgNET

The Georgia Beef Board is preparing for its most important consumer interaction of the year at the Georgia National Fair, an event that reaches hundreds of thousands of people and allows direct engagement with families, food lovers, and future beef buyers. We spoke with Wyatt Doolittle of the Georgia Beef Board about what’s planned for this year’s 10-day fair. “So the Beef Board is excited and ready to move into our favorite 10 days of the year,…Perry, Georgia · Perry Read Article

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Perry hosts Veterans in our Game of the Week - 41NBC News

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Veterans Warhawks went on the road to take on the Perry Panthers at Herb St. John Stadium on Friday night. The Warhawks (2-1) were shut out 38-0 by Perry last season and went just 1-9 overall. The Panthers (1-2) lost to Houston County two weeks ago after losing to Peach County. Perry beat Baldwin in Week 1, 46-18. Perry led the series 8-7 and had won the last four. Here is Justin Dierkes with the highlights. …Perry, Georgia · Perry Read Article

Lee Ross Tompkins, Jr.

Lee Ross Tompkins, Jr., age 83, of Perry, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025. His parents were the late Lee Ross Tompkins, M.D., and Grace Myers Tompkins.Perry, Georgia · Perry Read Article

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Georgia National Fair Rides Undergo Daily Safety Checks

Georgia National Fair boosts Middle Georgia economy with $6 million impact

Houston County School District graduation rate rises to 93.3% in 2025 - 41NBC News

Georgia Beef Board Prepares for Major Consumer Outreach at Georgia National Fair - Southeast AgNET

Perry police arrest suspect in domestic-related shooting 41NBC News

Former Student Pilot Sentenced for Stealing Airplane

Perry Police Department unveils new training simulator - 41NBC News

Perry’s Kevin Smith Becomes Winningest Coach in Program History - 41NBC News

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Perry hosts Veterans in our Game of the Week - 41NBC News

Lee Ross Tompkins, Jr.

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Georgia National Fair Rides Undergo Daily Safety Checks

Georgia National Fair boosts Middle Georgia economy with $6 million impact

Houston County School District graduation rate rises to 93.3% in 2025 - 41NBC News

Georgia Beef Board Prepares for Major Consumer Outreach at Georgia National Fair - Southeast AgNET

Perry police arrest suspect in domestic-related shooting 41NBC News

Former Student Pilot Sentenced for Stealing Airplane

Perry Police Department unveils new training simulator - 41NBC News

Perry’s Kevin Smith Becomes Winningest Coach in Program History - 41NBC News

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Perry hosts Veterans in our Game of the Week - 41NBC News

Lee Ross Tompkins, Jr.