The Georgia National Rodeo usually sells out Reaves Arena at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, which has a capacity of 8,200+.
The Rodeo is a fun family event featuring cowboys and cowgirls from around the country competing in bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping, barrel racing and more!
Get your tickets, mark your calendars for February 23rd-25th and get out to the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry for some rodeo action and fun for the whole family!
The Georgia National Rodeo is back for a 33rd exciting year! Taking place on February 23rd-25th, the event will be held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry.
This year’s rodeo promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring some of the best cowboys and cowgirls from around the country competing in a variety of events including bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping and barrel racing.
So get your tickets, mark your calendars for February 23rd-25th and get out to the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry for a weekend of thrilling rodeo action and fun for the whole family!
Greetings, Insiders! Have you ever found yourself rushing to court only to realize you’re in the wrong place? Until now, Houston County State Court has resided on Carl Vinson in Warner Robins while the Houston County Superior Court is off of Perry Parkway. No one can blame you for getting them confused!
Starting next week, they’ll be in one place and you can walk between them if needed. The State Court is moving to a new section of the County Courthouse in Perry on Monday, January 23, so State Court will be closed for the day while the change is underway. State Court is set to reopen at the new location on Tuesday at noon – that’s a quick turnaround!
Many may not realize that Houston County Court and the Houston County State Court are two separate court systems that handle different types of legal cases – here’s the rundown if you’re interested:
Houston County Superior Court, is the highest level of trial court locally. It has general jurisdiction and hears major criminal cases, such as felonies, and civil cases, such as disputes over large sums of money or property. The Superior Court also has the power to hear appeals from lower courts, such as the State Court.
Houston County State Court is a lower level trial court with jurisdiction over less serious criminal cases, such as misdemeanors, small claims, ordinance violations and family law cases such as divorce or child support.
You might wonder: what will the State Court building on Carl Vinson be used for after the move? The County Sheriff’s and Tax Commissioner’s offices, which already had space in the same building, will expand into the space left behind, which should help them function better and grow their services.
Our local court system serves many functions, and you’ll probably have a reason to go there sooner or later even if you haven’t violated any laws – marriage license, anyone?? From now on, at least you’ll know you’re in the right place!
Attention, Houston County shoppers – exciting news! A new Ross store is opening on Sam Nunn Boulevard in Perry. The 16,000 square-foot store will be next to Cato in the Perry Market Place Shopping Plaza (where Kroger is located).
Ross is a discount clothing and accessories store that offers great deals on brand name clothing, accessories and more. (Photo by Miosotis Jade)
Ross has a location on Watson Boulevard in Warner Robins, so this will be their second store in Houston County. The new store will be a more convenient option not only for those in Perry, but also for anyone who doesn’t want to contend with the traffic on Watson – it’s hard to beat going right off I-75!
We don’t have an opening date for you yet, but you know we will keep you informed, Insiders!
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.
