City of Perry Wins Two National Awards for Signature Community Events The City of Perry has been recognized nationally with two 2025 Savvy Awards from the City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA). The awards honor excellence in local government communications, public-sector marketing, and resident engagement. Perry received awards in the following categories: One-Time Event – Perry Independence Day Celebration Recurring Event – Perry Buzzard Drop The...

Seeking Veteran Nominations for the 2025 Cherry Blossom Festival Veterans Day Parade SEEKING NOMINATIONS! Mayor Walker is participating in the Cherry Blossom Festival Veterans Day Parade on November 9, 2025, and is seeking a veteran from the Perry area to join him. To nominate a veteran, please fill out the form below for consideration. The nominee must be a United States Veteran and from the Perry area. Nominations remain open through September 26, 2025. Nominate A...

Perry Receives Top Award for Transparency in Financial Reporting The City of Perry has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. This year marks the City’s 29th time receiving this recognition. The certificate is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting...

City of Perry Clarifies Property Tax Notice To clear up any confusion about the ‘Property Tax Increase’ notice viewed in the news or read in the paper, the City of Perry wants to provide clarification. We’re committed to keeping you informed with clear, accurate information. The City of Perry is not raising the millage rate. However, Georgia’s property tax process is complex and depends on each person’s situation—including annual property value reassessments and the new...

2025 Fire Safety Poster Contest | Charge into Fire Safety™ - Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home 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 7th annual Fire Safety Poster Contest. The 2025 theme is “Charge into Fire Safety™ – Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” A winner and a runner-up will be awarded based on creativity for the theme....

Perry Police Department to Host Senior Citizens’ Firearms Safety Class and Women's Firearm Safety Class in September The City of Perry Police Department will host a Senior Citizens’ Firearm Safety class and a Women’s Firearm Safety class in September 2025. Senior Citizens’ Firearm Safety Class – September 5 | 8 AM – 12 PM | $30 Class Fee Women’s Firearm Safety Class – September 6 | 8 AM – 12 PM | $30 Class Fee Each class will provide participants with knowledge...

Red Speed School Zone Cameras Begin Operation July 30 Houston County Schools start back July 30, and Red Speed School Zone Cameras will be active the same day. Cameras will operate one hour before and after school during arrival and dismissal times. A warning period will run from July 30 to September 1, with warnings issued instead of citations. Please Note: Flashing yellow lights indicate when the school zone speed limit is in effect. Let’s keep our students safe. Slow down...

City of Perry Accepting Applications for 2025-2026 Youth Advisory Council The City of Perry is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 Perry Youth Advisory Council (PYAC) for high school students who live or attend school in the Perry area. PYAC provides students with a unique opportunity to learn how local government works, engage directly with city leaders, and participate in meaningful projects that make a real difference in their community. The program is open to students...

City of Perry Appoints Joseph Duffy as Community Development Director The City of Perry is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph Duffy, AICP, as its new Community Development Director. Mr. Duffy officially began his role on July 14, 2025. With more than a decade of leadership in planning, development, and urban revitalization, Mr. Duffy brings a strong commitment to strategic growth and community engagement. Most recently, he served as Senior Planner for the City of...

Council Member Bynum-Grace Sets Leadership Example with Statewide Honor The City of Perry is proud to announce that Council Member Phyllis Bynum-Grace has been inducted into the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute Inaugural Class of the 400 Club, recognizing her completion of over 400 hours of training. She is one of only nine individuals among Georgia’s 537 cities to receive this prestigious honor. The Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute, operated in partnership...

City of Perry to Host Annual Independence Day Celebration on July 4 The City of Perry invites the community to celebrate Independence Day with an evening of free live music, family fun, and fireworks on Friday, July 4, in Historic Downtown Perry. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. and will feature live entertainment by the band Brandon Crocker. Food trucks and downtown restaurants will offer a variety of local dining options throughout the evening. Families can take part in free...

Georgia Student Pilot Pleads Guilty to Stealing Aircraft, Flying to North Carolina Defendant Flew Stolen Bonaza A-36 in IFR Weather Conditions MACON, Ga. – A student pilot who admitted to stealing a private plane from a Perry, Georgia, hanger and flying it to North Carolina and back—at one point flying in foggy weather conditions requiring specialized instrument training for safety—is facing up to ten years in prison for his crime. Rufus Crane, 27, of Coconut Creek, Florida,...