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Guardian Centers of Georgia is unlike any other training facility in the world – a modern cityscape that enables realistic, large scale disaster response exercises, with involvement of multiple organizations, from “boots on the ground” first responders…to leadership teams from local, state, and federal authorities. Born of need and shaped by experience, the Guardian Centers in Perry, Georgia puts

everything in one place, creating a single site to test plans, people, and equipment…and eliminating the need for multiple drills and multiple sites. The 830 acre complex, available for use 24/7 throughout the year, can simulate almost any disaster, on almost any scale…enabling up to 7,000 participants at a time to train in a realistic cityscape

We’re Hiring!Guardian Centers is seeking a Facilities and Maintenance Manager to join our team in Perry, Georgia.This po...
08/17/2026

We’re Hiring!

Guardian Centers is seeking a Facilities and Maintenance Manager to join our team in Perry, Georgia.

This position is scheduled to begin January 1, 2027.

If you or someone you know may be a good fit, please review the full position description and application information at the link below.

Facilities and Maintenance Manager POSITION AVAILABILITY Guardian Centers is accepting resumes for this position for a ten (10) day posting period. This job posting will close on August 26, 2026

🚁 FROM FIRST LIGHT TO FINAL FLIGHT. 🚁10–20 AUGUST | 10 DAYS OF INTENSIVE TRAININGThe mission doesn’t stop when the sun g...
08/10/2026

🚁 FROM FIRST LIGHT TO FINAL FLIGHT. 🚁

10–20 AUGUST | 10 DAYS OF INTENSIVE TRAINING

The mission doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. 🌙

Military-style training. Realistic scenarios. High-intensity operations. And helo support continuing until 0100 each morning.

Day or night. On the ground or in the air. Train hard. Stay ready.

🎯 This is where readiness is built.

07/20/2026

🐄 A Farewell from Ferdinand 🐄

To all of my loyal fans,

I would like to thank everyone for your concern, support, and admiration during my brief but distinguished tenure as Director of Pond Operations at Guardian Centers.

I'm excited to announce that I have officially mooooved on to greener pastures! 🌱 While I'll miss supervising the pond and keeping a watchful eye on campus operations, I leave knowing the ducks are in good hands.

Before I head out, I wanted to give everyone one last public service announcement:

🚁 Helicopter training will be taking place tonight and tomorrow night from 1500 (3:00 PM) until 2230 (10:30 PM).

So if you hear helicopters flying overhead, don't be alarmed—it's just Guardian Centers doing what Guardian Centers does best: providing realistic training.

Thank you again for following my adventures. Keep your hooves on the ground, your eyes on the sky, and remember...

Stay calm and just keep moooving! 🐄🚁

07/09/2026

This evening, military-style training will take place and residents may hear loud booms until 11:00 pm.

🚨 OFFICIAL FERDINAND UPDATE 🚨The situation has developed.Ferdinand was spotted on campus this morning conducting what ap...
06/21/2026

🚨 OFFICIAL FERDINAND UPDATE 🚨

The situation has developed.

Ferdinand was spotted on campus this morning conducting what appeared to be routine Pond Operations inspections. While he remains professional on the surface, sources report he may be aware that negotiations regarding his future are intensifying.

His original management team remains expected to arrive soon, and a new strategy is now being deployed:

🐄 Reinforcements.

In an effort to encourage Ferdinand to remain in one location long enough for a peaceful transition, plans are underway to introduce a cow companion to the operation.

Whether this is a carefully coordinated recovery effort or the beginning of a Hallmark movie, we are not yet prepared to say.

Meanwhile, campus activities continue as normal. Today’s training schedule includes live explosives demonstrations between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM.

So to summarize:

🐄 Ferdinand is still here.
🐄 A mystery cow is reportedly on the way.
💥 Things will be exploding this afternoon.
❤️ The internet is emotionally unprepared.

As always, we will continue to provide updates from the Pond Operations Division as events unfold.

Please keep Ferdinand, the incoming cow, and our increasingly stressed HR department in your thoughts during this difficult time.

🚨 OFFICIAL UPDATE FROM THE POND OPERATIONS DIVISION 🚨It has come to our attention that Ferdinand’s original management t...
06/17/2026

🚨 OFFICIAL UPDATE FROM THE POND OPERATIONS DIVISION 🚨

It has come to our attention that Ferdinand’s original management team has been located and is expected to arrive this week.

While we support his decision to pursue opportunities outside Guardian Centers, we cannot deny that this announcement has shaken the Pond Operations Department to its core.

Please help us prepare by voting below:

👍 Accept the transfer professionally

❤️ Offer Ferdinand an executive retention package

😂 Hide his truck keys

😮 Promote him to CEO immediately

Before returning to civilian life, Ferdinand has one final request:

He would like to know which Guardian Centers employee approved promoting a wandering steer to Director of Pond Operations after less than 24 hours on campus.

Please tag the responsible party below. 🐄😂

Official Notice from Ferdinand, Director of Pond OperationsFerdinand, newly promoted Director of Pond Operations, would ...
06/16/2026

Official Notice from Ferdinand, Director of Pond Operations

Ferdinand, newly promoted Director of Pond Operations, would like to extend his sincere gratitude to all concerned patrons for their overwhelming support regarding his well-being and rapid career advancement.

He is pleased to announce that, in recognition of this new leadership role, his first official assignment will involve overseeing enhanced military-style training operations beginning the evening of June 16, 2026, and continuing through Sunday afternoon, June 21, 2026.

During this time, the campus may experience intermittent loud “booms,” tactical activity, and other highly realistic training sounds designed to ensure maximum realism and minimum serenity.

Please be advised:

Loud noises may occur throughout the night
Training operations may continue until approximately 0100 or 1:00 AM.

Any startled wildlife is expected to report directly to the Pond Operations Office for debriefing and emotional support (services not guaranteed)

Ferdinand thanks you in advance for your patience, understanding, and continued cooperation as he transitions from aquatic oversight to full-scale operational awareness.

Signed,
Director Ferdinand
Pond Operations Division
“Maintaining calm waters… even during controlled chaos.”

Update: Evening of June 15, 2026 - He has now been promoted to Director of Pond Operations and is refusing to discuss hi...
06/12/2026

Update: Evening of June 15, 2026 - He has now been promoted to Director of Pond Operations and is refusing to discuss his previous employment.

Update: June 15, 2026 - He is now out by the pond, with no owner in sight. Please help us share so we can bring this guy home. and neighbors!
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It looks like we’ve gained a new resident on our property, and while we’re happy to be hospitable, we’re fairly certain this guest belongs to someone else. 😊

If you’re missing a steer, please call us at 478-224-5700 and ask for our VP of Operations. We’d love to help reunite this wandering friend with its rightful home!

Feel free to share this post with anyone who may be looking for a four-legged escape artist.

05/14/2026

Friends and Neighbors

We will have military style training occurring now until May 23rd and conclude each night around 1am

04/28/2026

Hello Friends and Neighbors,

We will have military style training starting Friday, May 1st through May 11th with Helicopter operations also AM /PM

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600 Perry Pkwy
Perry, GA
31069

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