The Governmental Affairs Committee of the Perry Chamber of Commerce hosted the Annual State of the Community Luncheon on November 1st, 2017 at the Houston County Board of Education Annex (Perry, GA). The topics of discussion included the current state of local affairs; future plans; and the progress made in the Perry area during 2017.

Speakers for the Luncheon included:  Perry Mayor, James Faircloth; Houston County Commission Chairman, Tommy Stalnaker; Houston County Development Authority Director, Angie Gheesling; Houston County Board of Education Superintendent, Dr. Mark Scott; and Robins Air Force Base 78th Air Base Wing Commander, Col. Lyle Drew.  Regent Larry Walker moderated the forum. One hundred forty local leaders attended the event.