Perry News

Perry may remove Gen. Courtney Hodges Blvd. from downtown district

13WMAZ Web Staff — Saturday, February 27th, 1:43 am

New changes may be coming to Perry. City officials are thinking about removing General Courtney Hodges Blvd. from the downtown development district. Currently, businesses off Courtney Hodges must abide to the same rules and regulations as those downtown. "I think it's a good thing," said Hoke Morrow from Hoke's Heating and Air. He says the culture along Courtney Hodges where his...

Perry Animal Shelter to get a new facility

13WMAZ Web Staff — Wednesday, February 17th, 11:02 pm

After years of waiting the city of Perry is now taking bids to build a new animal shelter that will be indoors. Perry Mayor Jimmy Faircloth says the funds will come from a designated, set-aside sales tax. "Council is committed and is going to take the funds out of the Special Purpose Location Option Sales Tax, or SPLOST, that we already had designated...

Houston County kids show off their pigs and cows

13WMAZ Web Staff — Friday, February 12th, 8:38 pm

Some kids in Houston County are taking to the Georgia National Fairgrounds this weekend to show off their prized porkers and heifers. It's the 42nd year of the Houston County Young Farmers Livestock Show. Students raise the animals themselves, then show them off for big prizes. Some of the kids told us what they love about raising pigs, including one of our Junior Journalists, Ally Watson...

Perry woman wins thousands on 'Wheel of Fortune'

13WMAZ Web Staff — Thursday, February 11th, 1:57 am

Perry local Jan Morton competed on Wednesday night's episode of Wheel of Fortune. How did she fare? "I won the Wheel of Fortune. I can finally say it. I won, I won, I won," says Morton. Her family and friends hosted a viewing party at Morton's son's house in Bonaire where there was food and fun, including a cake modeled after the iconic spinning wheel from the show. Morton...

Fairgrounds board reviews state investigation findings

13WMAZ Web Staff — Wednesday, February 10th, 8:33 pm

The state board that runs the Georgia National Fairgrounds met Wednesday and discussed a state inspector general's report. We reported last month the report said managers of the Fairgrounds had violated several state rules and policies. The state Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority board went into a closed session meeting for a quote "personnel discussion." After...

Downtown Perry hosts first Friday Mardi Gras

13WMAZ Web Staff — Saturday, February 6th, 1:30 am

Downtown Perry held its third "First Friday" event Friday night, and it was Mardi Gras themed. Carroll Street was blocked off, and beads, masks, and the smell of beignets filled the air. People brought their pets out and participated in "MardiGrowl," dogs were dressed up in purple, green, and yellow to celebrate. Joan Couch says she's lived in Perry her entire life and...

Great Outdoors Show comes to Perry fairgrounds

13WMAZ Web Staff — Friday, February 5th, 8:31 pm

"I definitely keep this date marked on my calendar. I know when it's coming up," said Chassey Johnson. From turkey fans to matchless fires, and duck and turkey calls, of course, the Georgia Outdoors Show showcased a variety of products for huntsmen, fishers and outdoors enthusiasts. And for many shoppers like Johnson, they look forward to the event each year when it comes to...

Perry council to review bids for canine housing

13WMAZ Web Staff — Friday, February 5th, 6:56 pm

The Perry Council will review bids for a new canine housing facility Monday. The bids range from $544K to $1.2 million dollars. Four firms being considered are: CMS Construction and Management Services, LLC International City Builders Jones Construction Parrish Construction Group The site is located at 500 Ball Street. Amenities of the facility include a laundry room, exam rooms...

Police say fugitive couple robbed store in Perry

13WMAZ Web Staff — Tuesday, February 2nd, 8:44 pm

Perry police say a fugitive couple from Missouri robbed a Houston County store late Monday night. Customers at the Murphy Express gas station here behind me on Sam Nunn Boulevard in Perry, called police Monday night when they walked into the convenient store and noticed there was no clerk, and the cash register was left open. "He waited until there was nobody else in the...

Perry council prioritizing 5-year plan

13WMAZ Web Staff — Tuesday, February 2nd, 1:09 am

Monday night, in the Perry City Council work session, they discussed a number of items, including where they would like to see the city in five years. As part of their strategic work plan, council members have been working on narrowing down their goals. They've divided the priorities into sections including, recreation, revenue, community development, and economic development. Mayor...