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City of Perry cancels all events through end of April

Perry is the latest city to cancel events amid the threat of coronavirus

PERRY, Ga. — The city of Perry announced Friday that it would be canceling all city events through the end of April.

According to a news release, the decision was made at a special called meeting on March 12 with the mayor and city council.

The events affected are:

  • Perry International Festival – March 21
  • Food Truck Friday – April 3
  • Special Needs Community Egg Hunt – April 4
  • The Dogwood Derby – April 18
  • Yoga in the Park – April 25

Also on Friday, officials in Macon announced the Cherry Blossom Festival was canceled, the Masters Tournament in Augusta has been postponed, and Bibb Athletics are suspended until a decision can be made for the rest of the season once students return from spring break.

RELATED: List of things canceled or postponed around Central Georgia due to coronavirus

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