Houston County Insider

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  • Galleria Cinema reopens over half-capacity after water main burst

    Catch a movie in the Heart City tonight!

    Our local theater on Watson Boulevard had to shut down last week due to a water main break. You might have been wondering if they’re back open and if the showtimes online now are valid since their website doesn’t mention the issue. But don’t worry, Houston County Insider has you covered!

    We’re happy to report that the Galleria Cinema is now back open and operating at a little over half capacity with 9 of it’s 15 screens in operation. The showtimes online are accurate, but you’ll notice there are fewer than normal – and now you know why! Also, sorry to say, the extra-fancy LX screening room is one of the ones out of commission for now.

    Enjoy your night at the movies, HoCo Insiders!

  • Galleria Cinema Closed Indefinitely – Here’s Why!

    Galleria Cinemas closed until further notice

    Looks like the Galleria Mall and its movie theater had to cancel all their plans on Monday (1/9/23) due to a water main break! Rumors were flying on social media that the mall’s cinema had flooded on Saturday night, and Georgia Theater Company, the owner of the cinema, eventually confirmed the news on their website.

    The entire mall closed its doors for an emergency water shutoff and the Centerville Fire Department helped with evacuation efforts. But don’t worry, movie lovers! While the theater may be closed indefinitely for repairs, you can still catch a film at the Georgia Theater Company’s Houston Lakes location on Lake Joy Road in the meantime.

  • Perry to Crack Down on Speeders in School Zones with Automated Cameras for 2023 School Year

    Speed cameras now installed in Perry, GA school zones.

    Are you ready, Perry drivers? As of January 6, 2023, automated school zone enforcement cameras have been installed at Matt Arthur Elementary School and Perry Middle School and will be enforced starting August 1 for next school year. This means speeding through these designated school zones will result in hefty fines coming your way in the mail!

    But before you start panicking, here’s the scoop on how enforcement will work. Starting on 8/1, there will be a 30-day warning period where drivers will receive warning notices in the mail if they’re caught on camera exceeding the posted speed limit by more than 10 miles per hour. This is your chance to slow down and get used to the new enforcement tool.

    But, come September, the warnings will be over. If you’re caught speeding in a school zone, the first violation will result in a $75 fine and subsequent violations will be $125.

    Keeping our kids safe in Perry is a priority for every parent, and that means making sure drivers are obeying the speed limit in school zones. Let’s all do our part to keep Perry’s kids safe, and slow down in those school zones! Hopefully these camera will be a helpful tool in service to that goal.