2026 Fire Safety Poster Contest | Be a Fire Safety Hero in Your Everyday Life! The City of Perry Fire & Emergency Services Department invites all City of Perry third graders to showcase their artistic talent and commitment to fire safety by participating in the 8th annual Fire Safety Poster Contest. The 2026 theme is “Be a Fire Safety Hero in Your Everyday Life!” A winner and a runner-up will be awarded based on creativity for the theme. The winner and runner-up will receive a...

City of Perry Proposes Millage Rate Rollback for 2026 The City of Perry is proposing a rollback of its millage rate from 12.697 mills to 12.508 mills for the 2026 tax year, reflecting the increase in property values resulting from reassessments. The proposed rate represents a decrease of 0.189 mills from the previous year. Perry City Council is scheduled to consider and vote on the proposed millage rate during its September 15, 2026 meeting at 6:00 p.m. at Perry City Hall, 808 Carroll...

Perry Police Department to Host Women's Firearm Safety Class and Senior Citizens’ Firearms Safety Class in November 2026 Overview of Classes: Senior Citizens’ Firearm Safety Class – November 3 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM | FREE (Range time for the course will be on November 7, from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.) Women’s Firearm Safety Class – November 5 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM | FREE (Range time for the course will be on November 7, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.) Each class will provide participants with...

Perry’s Future Takes Shape at Second Comprehensive Plan Public Meeting The City of Perry invites residents and community stakeholders to attend the second public meeting for the Perry Comprehensive Plan on September 22 at 5:30 p.m. at the Perry Events Center. The meeting will provide another opportunity for the community to share feedback and help guide Perry’s future. Public input is an important part of the planning process and will help shape priorities related to the City’s...

Love, Dolly Book Drive Turns a Legacy of Literacy Into Books for Perry Children The City of Perry invites the community to honor Dolly Parton’s life and legacy by donating new children’s books to the Love, Dolly Book Drive through September 12, 2026. All books collected will be donated to the Houston County Public Library to share with children in the community. The initiative celebrates Parton’s lifelong commitment to literacy and her belief in the power of books to inspire...

Perry Bites & Beats Festival Debuts September 12 with Free Live Music and Downtown Flavor The City of Perry invites residents and visitors to the inaugural Perry Bites & Beats Festival on September 12, 2026, from noon to 8:00 p.m. in Historic Downtown Perry. Admission is free. The festival will feature live performances across two stages, food trucks, exclusive festival menu items from local restaurants and vendors, shopping, and family-friendly activities. Fleetwood Mac tribute...

Perry Fire Department’s Train Like a Firefighter Event Returns September 19 The Perry Fire Department invites the community to experience what it takes to be a firefighter during Train Like a Firefighter on September 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Davis Farm Fire Station 2 (150 Commodore Drive). Participants will take on the department’s physical agility test, completing seven skill stations that reflect real firefighter training: Stair Climb Hose Hoist Keiser Sled Rescue...

Boil Water Advisory LIFTED | WF Ragin Drive Area August 6, 2026 | 8:40 PM The boil water advisory is lifted. Customers may continue using water as normal. -------------- Boil Water Advisory | WF Ragin Drive Area August 4, 2026 | 4:17 PM Boil Water Advisory | WF Ragin Drive Area If you experienced a water disruption or low water pressure in the WF Ragin Drive area, you are under a boil water advisory. A potential health hazard may exist due to the loss of water...

Water Disruption | South of General Courtney Hodges Boulevard August 5, 2026 | 4:13 p.m. A contractor damaged a water main on Courtney Hodges Boulevard requiring extensive repairs that are expected to take several hours. City of Perry water customers south of the damaged water main may experience water disruption. On the map, the star marks the location of the damage and the area below the red line shows the general area that may be affected. A boil water advisory is not...

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...

Understanding School Zone Speed Enforcement Cameras in Perry | A Letter from Police Chief Alan Everidge Download the Letter Dear Residents and Visitors of Perry, There has been considerable discussion regarding the use of photo enforcement for speeding violations in school zones within the City of Perry. I want to provide some background on why these systems were implemented, how they operate, and why the Perry Police Department continues to support their use. The Georgia General...