High School Marks Record 98.2% Graduation Rate
Perry, GA · September 30, 2026
County election technicians roll out voting machines for public accuracy testing this morning, quietly setting the gears in motion for November. Savor the cool start before afternoon clouds trap the lingering heat.
The Lead
The Georgia Department of Education released its 2026 four-year cohort numbers on Tuesday, and local classrooms turned in a banner performance. Houston County School District’s graduation rate climbed to a historic 94.6%, outpacing the statewide mark of 88.5% by more than six points.
At Perry High School, 98.2% of the senior class earned diplomas on time, matching the county’s highest mark and topping last year's district average. Superintendent Dr. Richard Rogers credited early academic intervention, career pathway programs, and steady neighborhood mentorship for lifting graduation tallies across all five area high schools. For parents and students navigating college applications and vocational trade certifications this fall, the milestone validates years of focused investment. School administrators now shift focus toward freshman transition tracking to keep cohort momentum intact through the spring term.
Local Pulse
Councilwoman Fouse Joins Youth Advisory Council City Hall State municipal leaders appointed Perry Council Member Amy Fouse to guide Georgia youth initiatives through 2027.
Third Graders Enter Annual Safety Contest Safety Perry Fire and Emergency Services is accepting hero-themed poster submissions from local third-grade classrooms throughout October.
Five City Parks Prepare Playground Upgrades Parks City crews are prepping sites across five neighborhood parks as new accessible play structures arrive this week.
Today's Outlook
- High 91°F · Low 56°F — Overcast
- Cloud cover keeps the sun at bay, but afternoon temperatures will still feel quite warm.
What's On Around Town
Today
General Election Equipment Testing Houston County Board of Elections (2030 Kings Chapel Rd), 9:00 AM · Free Watch public accuracy testing begin on voting machines for November.
Hub Cities Municipal Meeting Rigby's Conference Center (2001 Karl Dr), Warner Robins, 1:00 PM · Paid Regional leaders gather to discuss civic growth and municipal collaboration.
Tomorrow
- Fall Sip and Stroll Garden Tour Farmdale, 5:30–8:00 PM · Paid
- Speakeasy & Sparkles Banquet Historic Downtown Perry, 6:30 PM · Paid
- Singles Speed Dating Tap and Pour, Warner Robins, 7:00 PM · Paid
Friday
- Children's Story Reading: Problems with Pooski Perry Public Library (1201 Washington St), 11:00 AM · Free
- Downtown Goes Disney Third Street, Macon, 5:00–7:00 PM · Free
- Live at Five on the Lawn Historic Downtown Perry, 5:00–7:00 PM · Free
Spotlight & Story
- Sinclair Station
- When Henry Matthews built his box-style service station along the Dixie Highway in 1931, he included a second-story apartment so he could get married without leaving his pumps unattended. The original twin display windows still look out onto Northside Drive today.
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