Houston County High School’s FFA team won first place at the Dairy Cattle Evaluation Career Development Event held in April.  The team will represent Georgia at the national competition this October.

That's according to a Houston County Board of Education news release.

The winning team consists of (pictured from left):  Bradley Norris, Ryan Powell and Emilie Johnson.  Advisor Dr. Ronnie Thomas is pictured, too.  Emilie also won State High Individual.  The team and Emilie each received a plaque, and both Emilie and Dr. Thomas were presented a $1oo cash award.  The team also received $2,000 travel money to attend the National FFA Convention. 

Make sure to vote in America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest and let the world know why you love your local market. 
 

1. Once you click the link, search for your town or zip code in the box. 

2. When you see your farmers market, click on the farmers market name.

3. Submit the information, with a short description of why your farmers market is great to finish your vote!

Looking for fresh produce in Houston County GA?

Come on down to the corner of Washington and Commerce streets in Perry GA from 8am to noon each Saturday for the best in-season produce grown locally. While you're at it, pick up some delicious baked goods, homemade canned goods, and even honey.

Open from May-October, and with a rotation of 30 vendors, you are bound to find a sampling of your favorite fruits, vegetables, flowers, jams, and even pickled items to whet your appetite.

Organic produce is available as well as goods via the local Mennonite community.

Contact Tish Chase at (478) 988-2757 for more details.

As always, Perry GA local events are provided as a courtesy by your Perry Realtor.