YELLOW RIVER DISTRICT, Ga. — A Georgia scout has made history as the first female Eagle Scout in the Yellow River District.
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Marie Elizabeth Perry, a member of Troop 331 in Mansfield, earned the rank of Eagle Scout, according to a post celebrating her achievement.
Perry’s troop is chartered by Mansfield Methodist Church.
For her Eagle Scout project, Perry built a storage area for her local Little Free Pantry, providing space to support the community resource.
Photos shared show Perry with her family and fellow Eagle Scout Kaylee Slocumb, a Central Georgia Eagle Scout.
Perry’s achievement marks a milestone for the Yellow River District.
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