What’s Opening Next In Perry: From Perry Parkway To Downtown Perry is in the middle of a clear, measurable growth cycle, and residents can see it in the storefronts, cranes, and curb cuts along our key corridors. The recent surge isn’t random; it’s tied to steady residential building and the spending power of new households. More people means stronger demand for dining, services, hospitality, and financial options. That’s why Perry Parkway now feels like the city’s active...

Perry Launches “Cans for Kindness” to Support Families Impacted by Government Shutdown Businesses across Perry are uniting to support community members affected by the government shutdown through a special initiative called Cans for Kindness – Shop Small. Give Big. From November 10–21, shoppers can bring five canned goods to any participating business and receive 10% off their purchase. All donated items will go toward helping local families and individuals in need during this...

City of Perry Hosts Job Fair for Local Job Seekers and Employers The City of Perry is hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 2:00–6:00 p.m. at the Perry Events Center (1121 Macon Road). The event will connect local employers with job seekers ready to start or advance their careers. Businesses from across the Perry area will be on-site with information about current openings and opportunities for professional growth. “This event is designed to benefit both our...

Perry’s Business Blueprint: A Clear Path for Local Entrepreneurs Starting a business can feel like standing at the base of a mountain without a map. You know there’s a way up, but the trailheads aren’t marked and you’re not sure what gear you need. Perry’s Business Blueprint closes that gap. This free, self-paced online platform helps local entrepreneurs, whether at the “idea stage” or already operating - turn ambition into action. It offers short video modules, a...

Northside Drive: A Plan in Action When the City of Perry adopted the Northside Drive Small Area Plan, the vision was clear, extend the magic of Historic Downtown Perry into one of its most visible corridors. Today, that vision is already becoming reality. Connecting Downtown to Northside Drive The plan focuses on four key areas: connectivity and walkability, public spaces and beautification, design and character, and extending the downtown experience. By listening to business and...

City of Perry to Host "Precision Agriculture" Speaker Series Featuring UGA Grand Farm Initiative The City of Perry’s Technology and Entrepreneurship Advisory Board will host a special speaker series titled “Precision Agriculture: University of Georgia (UGA) Grand Farm Comes to Perry” on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Go Fish Education Center (1255 Perry Parkway). This exciting event will introduce the UGA Grand Farm initiative to the Perry community and highlight the...

This flourishing Middle Georgia city’s downtown is a slice of ‘Perry-dise’ | Atlanta Journal Constitution Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Joe Kovac highlighted Historic Downtown Perry, Georgia, and the city's deliberate efforts to enhance its downtown, boosting local commerce and strengthening community bonds, making it a flourishing hub in Middle Georgia. Read the article on AJC.com. Read PDF version.

Perry Startup Week 2025: Empowering Entrepreneurs The City of Perry’s annual Startup Week is happening February 24-28, 2025. Perry Startup Week 2025 champions entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation, bringing together visionary thinkers and aspiring business owners to spark ideas and drive progress. This FREE program features expert speakers and insightful topics designed to empower emerging entrepreneurs in building successful and thriving businesses. Lunch and Learn...

City of Perry Celebrated with 2025 Visionary Award The City of Perry is proud to announce its recognition as a recipient of the 2025 Visionary City Award. This honor is granted by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) in collaboration with Georgia Trend Magazine. This award celebrates the city’s Natural Gas Grant Program. The program has bolstered the city’s economic growth by supporting local entrepreneurship and revitalizing its historic downtown district by attracting...

Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter Release Economic Impact For 202 A new economic impact student prepared by UGA’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government touts big numbers for the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter (GNFA) in Perry. According to the study based on figures from 2022, Fairground activities were response for $133 million of goods and services produced in Georgia’s economy. In Houston County alone, the entity was responsible for over $36 million in goods...

Robins Air Force Base Announces $3.845 Billion Impact In Georgia Robins Air Force Base announced they contributed $3.845 billion to the Georgia economy in 2023. This represents a 7.582 percent increase in overall impact from the previous year. Additionally, the base awarded $6.153 billion in contracts during the fiscal year in Georgia. $182 million (40%) were contracts awarded to Georgia firms located in Houston and Bibb Counties. The City of Perry is a proud supporter and partner with...

First Perry Startup Week Provides Support For Entrepreneurs The first annual Perry Startup Week was held February 26 – March 1 and was a huge success for our community reaching over 150 participants. The goal of the week’s events was to provide an opportunity for local entrepreneurs and small business owners to have access to resources needed for starting a business in Perry. Hosting a successful startup week event in the City of Perry for local entrepreneurs was a culmination of...