Gear Up for Saturday's Firefighter Challenge
Perry, GA · September 18, 2026
Thick morning fog will burn off soon enough, clearing the way for a weekend packed with arena competition, live music, and tomorrow's firefighter test. Take a breath and get your Saturday strategy in order.
The Lead
If you have ever wondered whether you could shoulder real firefighting gear and conquer the state agility test, tomorrow morning provides the ultimate proving ground. The Perry Fire Department brings back its hands-on “Train Like a Firefighter” event Saturday at Davis Farm Fire Station 2 on Commodore Drive. Starting at 10:00 AM, up to 20 community members can slip on structural helmets, gloves, and breathing apparatus to tackle seven punishing stations—from the Keiser sled and weighted hose advance to the 165-pound dummy rescue drag. Participants test their grit against the official seven-minute state standard, while spectators can cheer from the sidelines. Because registration requires an on-site waiver and spots cap strictly at 20 participants, showing up early with running shoes is the only reliable strategy.
Local Pulse
Council Weighs Sidewalk Dining Permit Ordinance City Hall Proposed rules would create formal permits allowing downtown restaurants to enclose sidewalk spaces for outdoor dining and beverages.
Third Graders Invited to Safety Poster Contest Safety Elementary students can submit original fire-prevention drawings through their schools this month to earn departmental honors and prizes.
Today's Outlook
- High 94°F · Low 62°F — Fog
- Allow extra travel time through the morning mist, then keep sunscreen handy for the heat.
What's On Around Town
Today
NBHA Georgia State Championships Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter (401 Larry Walker Pkwy), 8:00 AM Elite barrel racers and quarter horses compete across fast-paced arena divisions.
Foreigner in Concert Macon City Auditorium (415 1st St), Macon, 7:30 PM · Paid Classic arena-rock hits featuring founding keyboardist Al Greenwood live.
The Wild Oats Live The Society Garden (2389 Ingleside Ave), Macon, 7:30–10:00 PM Acoustic favorites and cold drinks outdoors in the beer garden.
Tomorrow
- Community Document Shred Day Perry Events Center (1121 Macon Rd), 9:00 AM–Noon · Free
- Warner Robins Burger Week Commercial District, Warner Robins, All day
- Chuck Leavell in Concert The Grand Opera House (651 Mulberry St), Macon, 8:00 PM · Paid
Sunday
- NBHA Georgia State Championships Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter (401 Larry Walker Pkwy), 8:00 AM
- Alan Walden Memorial Concert The Society Garden (2389 Ingleside Ave), Macon, 3:00 PM
Spotlight & Story
- Davis Oil Company
- Founded in 1946 by Mayo Davis, the petroleum distributor on Jernigan Street has fueled Houston County farms, fleets, and corner stations across three generations. Its quiet stamina rests on bulk route delivery, keeping local tractors rolling through every autumn harvest.
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