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The Reaves Arena is an 8,250-seat multi-purpose arena in Perry, Georgia, United States. It was opened in 1990, hosting local sporting events and concerts. The arena is named in honor of Representative Henry L. Reaves (D-Quitman) who, along with Representative Larry Walker, was instrumental in the creation of the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, where the arena is located. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Official Code of Georgia Annotated Volume 42A". State of Georgia. 2009. p. 1198.{{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
  2. "New Georgia Encyclopedia". University of Georgia Press. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
  3. "Hon. Henry L. Reaves (GA SH 178)". Georgia House of Representatives. 2000. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
  4. "In the Beginning". Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter. Retrieved December 27, 2016.

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