Step Inside the Firefighter Agility Course at Station 2
Perry, GA · September 5, 2026
Horse trailers are rolling off the interstate early this morning for the holiday weekend shows. Grab your iced coffee before the midday heat settles in.
The Lead
If you have ever watched firefighters power through a structure fire and wondered whether you could handle the physical toll, the local department is giving everyone a chance to find out. Registration is now open for the annual Train Like a Firefighter challenge, scheduled for September 19 at Davis Farm Fire Station 2 on Commodore Drive. Participants will tackle the exact seven-station physical agility assessment given to recruit candidates, including the stair climb carrying high-rise hose packs, Keiser sled sledgehammer strikes, hose hoists, and the weighted victim drag. While the obstacle course offers bragging rights, staff designed the open event to bridge the gap between emergency personnel and residents, giving the public a firsthand look at recruit standards while scouting homegrown talent. Online registration remains open through the city portal until all wave times fill.
Local Pulse
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Today's Outlook
- High 95°F · Low 75°F — Mainly clear
- Slather on sunscreen early before the afternoon heat takes hold.
What's On Around Town
60th GFSC State Championship Horse Show Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter, 8:00 AM Milestone state competition showcasing elite youth and amateur equestrians all day.
Macon: Mercer Bears vs. Presbyterian Blue Hose Five Star Stadium (1501 Mercer University Dr), 6:00 PM Ranked Mercer football opens at home with pre-game tailgating and live music.
The Distinguished Pig Sale Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter, 7:30 PM Competitive evening livestock auction bringing premier show stock to the barns.
Macon: Macon Me Rave The Hummingbird Stage & Taproom (430 Cherry St), 8:00 PM Free downtown pub crawl highlighting Middle Georgia electronic music and local DJs.
Spotlight & Story
- Perry Players Community Theatre
- Founded in the early 1980s by local thespians building props in personal garages, the troupe bought 909 Main Street in 1992. The intimate 170-seat playhouse previously operated as a 1902 brick mule barn before hosting community musicals.
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