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Georgia's Longest Yard Sale Returns in March

Georgia's Longest Yard Sale Returns in March
Middle Georgia Events: Peaches to the Beaches Yard Sale, March 8-9, 2013

Open Mic Night in Downtown Perry This Week

Open Mic Night in Downtown Perry This Week

Head over to the Coffee Cup this week for Open Mic night.

Want to share your voice? Call ahead to sign up.

They're located at 900 Caroll Street in downtown Perry.

Businesses Invited to Join in on Dogwood Festival Decorating Contest

Businesses Invited to Join in on Dogwood Festival Decorating Contest

 

Perry, GA-The Perry Area Chamber of Commerce announces as Dogwood Festival Business Decorating Contest.  The festival scheduled April 13th and 14th is celebrating its 25th birthday as an annual springtime event in Perry.  Festival officials are kicking off the 6 week period before the event by encouraging everyone to decorate their business’s and get in the spirit.  “We want to see as much yellow as possible in Downtown, on Sam Nunn, Main Street, and down Courtney Hodges” President and CEO Stacy Campbell explains.  “It is a wonderful way the business community can jump on board with the Dogwood Festival at no cost!” stated Campbell. 

Westfield Students Nominated for Governors Honors Program

Westfield Students Nominated for Governors Honors Program

The Westfield School has recognized two students who have been selected as nominees for the 2013 Georgia Governor’s Honors Program:

Gehrig Broxton, a junior at Westfield, has been nominated in the area of Chemistry.   Gehrig is an Honors student and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Broxton.  He has received numerous academic awards and is a member of the Beta Club, Math Team, and Varsity Baseball team.

Elizabeth Bourque, a sophomore at Westfield, has been nominated in the area of Dance/Ballet.  Elizabeth is an Honors student and is a member of the Beta Club and Tri-Hi-Y Club.  She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brod Bourque.

Art of Chocolate Event Returns to Houston County

Art of Chocolate Event Returns to Houston County

The night of "Art of Chocolate"  features chocolate samplings from various vendors, dancing, & the Georgia Big Band.

That's on Saturday, February 16 from 6-11 p.m. at the Perry Arts Center.

Tickets are $25 per person.

Call 478.971.7716 to buy tickets.

2013 STAR Students, Teachers Recognized

2013 STAR Students, Teachers Recognized

 

HOUSTON COUNTY, GA – The Perry and Robins Regional and Chambers of Commerce will host the annual Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) Student and STAR Teacher recognition program on Feb. 7, 2013, at 5:30 p.m.  The program will be held in Perry at The Go Fish Education Center.

 

During the program, STAR students and their teachers will be recognized, and the district winner will be announced for the first time.  The 2013 STAR Students and Teachers from the Houston County School System are:

·         Houston County High:  Will Freeman and teacher Laura Byrd;

·         Northside High:  Hunter Smith and teacher Jami Moore;

·         Perry High:  Jimmy Mehserle, III and teacher Nathan Dooley; 

Job Opening in Bonaire, Perry

Job Opening in Bonaire, Perry

Call the Department of Labor Career Center at (478) 751-6164 and give them the job number of the position that interests you. 

You can see more jobs available in Central Georgia on 13WMAZ's Job Market Thursday page.