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Local Schools Salute Veterans with Planned Programs

Local Schools Salute Veterans with Planned Programs

 

Houston County, GA – In recognition of Veterans Day, several schools have planned special programs.  Eagle Springs Elementary, Perry Primary, Huntington Middle and Veterans High will hold programs to honor members of the armed forces who have served or currently serve our country.

Eagle Springs Elementary will hold a ceremony on Nov. 9.  The event will begin with doughnuts and coffee for the veterans at 8:00 a.m. in the media center.  A program will be presented in the gym at 9:00 a.m. featuring the younger children in grades Pre-K through second singing patriotic songs.  A second program will begin at 10:15 a.m. with the third through fifth graders performing.  Eagle Springs Elementary is located at 3501 Highway 41 North in Byron.  Principal Dr. Andrea McGee may be reached at 478-953-0450.   

MPD Releases Halloween Safety Tips

MPD Releases Halloween Safety Tips

Macon Police released these safety tips to consider before heading out to trick or treat:

 

Sheriff's Office Raises Funds for 'Operation Arrest Hunger'

Sheriff's Office Raises Funds for 'Operation Arrest Hunger'

The Houston County Sheriff's Office teams up with Chik-Fil-A this weekend to help provide Thanksgiving meals to families in need this holiday season.

According to a Sheriff's Office news release, the Sheriff's Office will host a car wash at Chik-Fil-A in Perry on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

The money will help provide Thanksgiving meals for families in need.

Trick or Treating Set for Halloween in Perry

Trick or Treating Set for Halloween in Perry

This week you might be prepping your candy bowls and trick-or-treaters for the black and orange festivities: Halloween!

This year Halloween falls on a Wednesday and the City of Perry plans for families to trick or treat from 6-8 p.m.

 

Chambers to Host Information Session on Charter Schools Amendment

Chambers to Host Information Session on Charter Schools Amendment

WARNER ROBINS, GA- The Robins Regional and Perry Area Chambers of Commerce will host an information session regarding the upcoming vote on the proposed Charter Schools Amendment.  The event will be held from 6:00- 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 22, 2012 at the Robins Regional Chamber; 1228 Watson Blvd. in Warner Robins.

Pet Plantation Funeral Homes Joins Perry Chamber

Pet Plantation Funeral Homes Joins Perry Chamber

 

PERRY- The Perry Area Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting on October 3, 2012 to celebrate the opening of Pet Plantation Funeral Home & Crematory.  In attendance were Perry Chamber Chairman Rob Brooks, Mayor Jimmy Faircloth, City of Perry Economic Development Coordinator Mary Beth Chew as well as other Perry area business leaders and Perry Chamber President & CEO Stacy Campbell.  The Ribbon Cutting was followed by refreshments at the new Perry location at 1013 Jernigan Street, Perry, GA 31069.

When a beloved pet has passed on most people find they do not know what options are available for a dignified way to say goodbye. At Pet Plantation Funeral Home & Crematory they are dedicated to helping with the grieving process. They operate a state of the art crematory on site. Staff can also help with pre-arrangement decisions. They treat your pets with the care and respect they deserve.