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New Outdoor Recreation Pass Needed in Some Wildlife Areas

New Outdoor Recreation Pass Needed in Some Wildlife Areas

The Georgia Wildlife Resources Division now requires a recreation pass for Flat Creek PFA in Houston County.

That's according to a Department of Natural Resources news release.

The pass is known as  the Georgia Outdoor Recreation Pass (GORP) for visitors ages 16-64.

Board of Education Names Nutrition Director

Board of Education Names Nutrition Director

 

Houston County, GA – The Houston County Board of Education approved Superintendent Dr. Robin Hines’ recommendation on Dec. 13, 2011, to name Meredith Potter the Director of School Nutrition, a Houston County Board of Education news release says. 

Potter originally joined the system as the School Nutrition Dietician in July of 2008.

 

“Houston County’s School Nutrition Program is known across the state and nation for its integrated, cutting-edge approach to nutrition and nutrition education,” remarked Potter.  “I am excited about continuing our high standards of excellence and leading our great nutrition team as we work to make a positive difference in the lives of Houston County families.”

 

Have You Seen This Dog?

Have You Seen This Dog?

Many people have contacted 13WMAZ about Hunter Carter, a brown and white American bulldog mix, who ran way from his owner's vehicle after a traffic accident near Exit 142 on Houser Mill Rd. Saturday evening.

His owner, Allie Carter, is a college student in Valdosta and was traveling home to Atlanta for Christmas break with Hunter, when they were in a traffic accident.

As Carter had rescued Hunter from a shelter in Valdosta, Hunter has a black and gray collar with tags and also has a microchip.

He weighs between 55 - 60 lbs.  Hunter is about a year old.The family is offering a reward for Hunter's safe return.

Call 404-325-3978 or 404-784-0698.

Exchange Club Book Signing and Blood Drive

Exchange Club Book Signing and Blood Drive

Author Sophia Peavy will be at the Exchange Club's event to sign her boo,k "Bless You Child," the individual stories of 34 childhood cancer warriors. Three of the children featured are Perry kids.

The event is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 19 from 2-7 p.m.

 

Tentatively, Kody and his mother, Olivia Culpepper's family and Luke Campbell's mother will be there to sign the book as well. The books are $20 and all  proceeds from this book are being donated to Jay's Hope and the individual families in the book.

Where To Buy Christmas Trees Near Perry

Houston County's Code Red System

Houston County's Code Red System
Houston County GA – Code Red System Houston County GA uses the Code Red System to send weather warnings, missing child alerts, and other critical communications to residents.

Perry Christmas Schedule of Events

Perry Christmas Schedule of Events

Christmas at the Crossroads website lays out everything holiday and Christmas-related happening in Perry: 

This coming weekend, on November 27, you can see a children's Christmas choir at Perry Presbyterian Church. 

That's known as "The King is Coming Service"  and starts at  6:30 pm

"For the Glory of the King" Christmas Musical by Children's Choir