Turning Carroll Street's Main Crosswalk Into a Canvas
Perry, GA · November 3, 2026
A blanket of gray clouds keeps the morning air gentle and mild. Grab a second cup of coffee before heading out to tackle the day.
The Lead
The Perry Main Street Program and Placemaking Committee have opened a call for artists to turn the prominent pedestrian crosswalk at Carroll and Ball streets into an asphalt art installation. Instead of standard white stripes, the city plans an eye-catching 30-by-8.5-foot design featuring bold geometric or art deco silhouettes embedded directly into the pavement.
The project aims to inject fresh color into historic downtown while naturally slowing vehicle traffic near popular storefronts. The chosen designer receives a $300 stipend, and the durable thermoplastic artwork will be professionally applied by Geveko Markings to withstand years of turning tires and foot traffic. Main Street officials will review concept submissions before establishing an installation schedule for the coming months.
Local Pulse
Council Convenes Tonight for First November Session City Hall Council members gather at 6 PM inside City Hall chambers to tackle municipal business following an executive work session.
Countywide Road Resurfacing Contract Reaches Final Stretch Roads Contract crews are wrapping up extensive pavement resurfacing across local collector routes under the multi-million-dollar countywide transportation initiative.
Local Third Graders Tackle Fire Safety Theme Community Elementary classrooms are completing original poster artwork illustrating daily home safety habits for the city's annual contest.
Today's Outlook
- High 78°F · Low 63°F — Overcast
- Mild, gray skies keep temperatures comfortable, so leave the heavy jacket at home.
What's On Around Town
Today
International Aerospace Art Exhibition Museum of Aviation (1942 Heritage Blvd), Warner Robins, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM · Free Admire juried aviation canvases created by award-winning artists from around the world.
Senior Citizens' Firearm Safety Class Perry Police Department (1207 Washington St), 5:30–7:30 PM · Free Learn essential firearm handling and legal guidelines in a relaxed classroom setting.
Perry City Council Meeting Perry City Hall (808 Carroll St), 6:00 PM · Free Observe local decisions in person from the downtown council chamber gallery.
Tomorrow
- Macon & Eggs: Education Forum Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce (305 Coliseum Dr), Macon, 8:30–10:00 AM
- ASAA International Aerospace Art Exhibition Museum of Aviation (1942 Heritage Blvd), Warner Robins, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM · Free
Thursday
- Southeastern Showdown High School Rodeo Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter (401 Larry Walker Pkwy), 8:00 AM · Free
- Main Street Advisory Board Meeting Perry City Hall (808 Carroll St), 5:00 PM · Free
- Women's Firearm Safety Class Perry Police Department (1207 Washington St), 5:30–7:30 PM · Free
Spotlight & Story
- The Clinchfield Quarry When the Clinchfield plant fired its kilns in 1924, workers began excavating limestone from a 35-million-year-old seabed just south of Perry. The operation spawned a company village and shipped railcars of cement that paved the first modern highways across Georgia.
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