Council Member Dan Peterson Receives the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute's Certificate of Recognition at the Georgia Municipal Association's 2026 Annual Convention in Savannah SAVANNAH, Ga. – Council Member Dan Peterson received the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute Certificate of Recognition at the Georgia Municipal Association's (GMA) Annual Convention on June 28. The Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute, a cooperative effort of GMA and the...

Council Member Reverend Willie King Recognized and Joins the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute's 400 Club During GMA's 2026 Annual Convention SAVANNAH, Ga. – Council Member Reverend Willie King of the City of Perry has been recognized by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) and the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute as a newly inducted member of the 400 Club during GMA's 2026 Annual Convention. The Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute, a cooperative...

Councilmember James Moody Receives the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute’s Certificate of Achievement at 2026 Georgia Municipal Association’s Annual Convention SAVANNAH, Ga., – Councilmember James Moody received the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute’s Certificate of Achievement during the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) Annual Convention in Savannah on June 29. The Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute, a cooperative effort on GMA and the...

City of Perry Appoints New Assistant City Manager Perry City Council voted to appoint Mitchell Worthington as Assistant City Manager for the City of Perry at their February 17 meeting. Worthington joined the City of Perry in 2018 as Assistant Finance Director and has served as Finance Director since 2019. He brings 15 years of experience in local government finance, budgeting, and administration. During his tenure as Finance Director, Worthington oversaw the day-to-day operations...

City of Perry Council Member James Moody Receives Recognition for Training Accomplishment ATLANTA – Council Member James Moody received the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute Certificate of Recognition during the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) Annual Cities United Summit in Atlanta on January 26. The Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute, a cooperative effort of GMA and the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government, provides a nationally...

Community Invited to Perry Town Hall The City of Perry invites residents and community members to attend the first Town Hall Meeting of the year on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held at Perry City Hall, located at 808 Carroll Street. This Town Hall Meeting serves as an important opportunity for the community to come together, engage with city leaders, and gain valuable insights into Perry’s plans and priorities for 2025. Attendees will hear updates on...

Work Session Canceled | December 16, 2024 The City Council Work Session scheduled for Monday, December 16, is canceled. The upcoming City Council Meeting, slated for December 17, will proceed as scheduled at Perry City Hall, located at 808 Carroll Street. For more information about City Council and regularly scheduled meetings, please click here.

A Special Called Meeting of the Perry City Council will take place on Tuesday, April 30, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers (808 Carroll Street). The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the Strategic Plan Refresh. For more information about City Council and regularly scheduled meetings, please click here.

The Perry City Council officially designated February 26 to March 1, 2024, as Perry Startup Week, encouraging active participation to emphasize our commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in our city. The City of Perry recognizes entrepreneurship and innovation as a crucial part of economic growth. Perry Startup Week fosters collaboration among entrepreneurs, investors, and community leaders. The City's vibrant startup ecosystem, supported by the Perry Economic...

Special Election Called For District 2 Post 2 Council Seat A special election for the office of City Council, District 2, Post 2, to fill the vacancy created by the expiration of Joy Peterson’s term on December 31, 2023 was officially called by the Perry City Council on February 6, 2024. Due to no qualified canidates to be added to the ballot for the General Election for the seat of Council Member for District 2, Post 2 held on November 7, 2023, a special election is required to fill...

The ESG Operations Frank Satterfield Wastewater Treatment Plant was presented with 3 awards by the Georgia Association of Water Professionals at the January 16 Council Meeting. These awards include the Laboratory QA/QC Award, CCR Competition Award, and the WEF Safety Award. The Laboratory QA/QC Award encourages the professional advancement of laboratories within Georgia. The process provides an avenue for peers to exchange ideas, circulate technical expertise, and offer productive...

Mayor and Council recognized Perry’s 200th Birthday at the first Council Meeting of the year. Perry, Georgia, founded in 1824, was named after War of 1812 hero Oliver Hazard Perry, and it was the first municipality in Houston County. Boasting an industrial past, Perry's population surged after Interstate 75's completion in the 1960s. In 1990, it became a regional agriculture center with the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter. Today, Perry's historic downtown, a vibrant hub,...