A Perfect Milestone: Celebrating 15 Years of The Perfect Pear Some businesses become more than places to shop or dine. They become part of a community’s story. For the past 15 years, The Perfect Pear has done just that. To recognize this milestone, the City of Perry recently presented owner Megan Brent with the Keys to the Downtown District in honor of serving lunch in Historic Downtown Perry for the last 15 years. Since opening its lunch service, The Perfect Pear has become a...

Fire Hydrant Flushing Scheduled Across Perry | Week of June 22, 2026 City of Perry Fire & Emergency Services crews will conduct routine fire hydrant flushing throughout the community the week of June 22, 2026. During flushing, water customers in affected areas may experience temporary discoloration. If this occurs, residents are advised to run their water for a few minutes until it clears. This list will be updated as additional areas are scheduled for the week of June 22,...

City of Perry Announces New Downtown Manager The City of Perry is pleased to announce the hiring of Jara Hurt as Downtown Manager. She will lead efforts to support Historic Downtown Perry's continued growth, business development, and community engagement. Hurt is a Perry resident with extensive experience in business outreach, event management, and community relations. She most recently served as Operations Director for the Perry Area Chamber of Commerce. In that role, she oversaw...

Perry Police Arrest Multiple Suspects in Mail Theft and Check Fraud Investigation PERRY, GA – In early September 2025, the Perry Police Department began receiving multiple reports from residents of Perry and Houston County whose checks had been stolen after being placed in the United States Postal Service (U.S.P.S) mail system through the Perry Post Office. As investigators identified a pattern among the incidents, the Perry Police Department launched an extensive investigation...

Fire Hydrant Flushing Scheduled Across Perry | Week of June 1, 2026 City of Perry Fire & Emergency Services crews will conduct routine fire hydrant flushing throughout the community the week of June 1, 2026. During flushing, water customers in affected areas may experience temporary discoloration. If this occurs, residents are advised to run their water for a few minutes until it clears. This list will be updated as additional areas are scheduled. Flushing Schedule and...

City of Perry Announces New Finance Director The City of Perry appointed Lyn McDonald as Finance Director, bringing extensive experience in financial leadership across the technology, manufacturing, and banking industries. Prior to joining the City of Perry, McDonald served as Portfolio CFO for Vencora, a division of Volaris Group. In this role, she supported the acquisition of software technology companies and helped lead financial integration efforts while providing strategic...

Traffic Advisory for Graduation Week | General Courtney Hodges Boulevard With local graduation ceremonies taking place on May 21 and 22, 2026, residents and visitors should expect traffic delays near General Courtney Hodges Boulevard due to active bridge construction and lane closures in the area. As part of the construction: • WF Ragin Drive at General Courtney Hodges Boulevard is closed • Main Street at General Courtney Hodges Boulevard is closed • Traffic impacts are...

2026 Junior Fire Academy Registration Now Open Registration is now open for the 2026 Junior Fire Academy Hosted by Perry Fire & Emergency Services, this 5-day camp gives participants a hands-on look at the exciting world of firefighting. Participants will explore a wide range of activities, including station tours, fire extinguisher training, CPR, first aid, and mock rescue drills, making it an unforgettable experience for those interested in public safety. Spots are limited, so...

General Courtney Hodges Blvd & W.F. Ragin Dr. | Traffic Shift A traffic shift and lane closure on General Courtney Hodges Blvd is scheduled to begin Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The first phase will impact the northeast-bound lanes just before Martin Luther King Jr. Drive as crews begin rebuilding the first half of the bridge. Traffic will later shift to the southwest side once that phase is complete. The intersection of General Courtney Hodges Blvd and W.F. Ragin Drive will also close as...

Fire Hydrant Flushing Scheduled Across Perry | Week of May 4, 2026 City of Perry Fire & Emergency Services crews will conduct routine fire hydrant flushing throughout the community the week of May 4, 2026. During flushing, water customers in affected areas may experience temporary discoloration. If this occurs, residents are advised to run their water for a few minutes until it clears. This list will be updated as additional areas are scheduled. Flushing Schedule and Areas May...

Fire Hydrant Flushing Scheduled Across Perry | Week of April 27, 2026 City of Perry Fire & Emergency Services crews will conduct routine fire hydrant flushing throughout the community April 27–30, 2026. During flushing, water customers in affected areas may experience temporary discoloration. If this occurs, residents are advised to run their water for a few minutes until it clears. This list will be updated as additional areas are scheduled. Flushing Schedule and...

Emergency Crews Respond to Construction Accident in Perry On April 29, 2026, at approximately 1210 hours, emergency responders were dispatched to 254 Perry Parkway, Perry, Georgia, at the Retail Center construction site in reference to a construction accident. Upon arrival, it was determined that four individuals were injured after a structure wall collapsed at the site. The Perry Fire Department, Perry Police Department, and Emory EMS units responded to the scene and rendered aid...