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...

Shop Small. Win Big. Celebrate the Holidays in Historic Downtown Perry The magic of the holidays is back — and there’s no better place to experience it than Historic Downtown Perry! This season, shopping local is more rewarding than ever with the Shop Small Holiday Pass - a free digital passport that turns your holiday errands into a chance to win Downtown Dollars while supporting your favorite local businesses. How It Works From November 1 through December 31, every time you...

Perry Buzzard Drop Earns Third Consecutive Nomination By USA TODAY The Perry Buzzard Drop is, once again, gaining national recognition. For the third consecutive year, the event has been nominated for Best New Year’s Eve Drop in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Each year, USA TODAY’s panel of editors and experts select the most unique and beloved celebrations across the country, inviting the public to vote for their favorites. Perry’s Buzzard Drop, known for its...

WaterFirst: Perry Continues to Set the Standard for Sustainable Water Stewardship The City of Perry’s commitment to responsible water management continues to make waves across Georgia. Mayor Pro Tem James Moody, Senior Stormwater Inspector Sarah Nottingham, and Community Development Director Joe Duffy represented the City of Perry at the Georgia Statehouse for a ceremony celebrating WaterFirst designated communities. The event, hosted by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority...

Mayor Walker Shares City Progress at State of the Community Mayor Randall Walker joined the Perry Area Chamber of Commerce for the annual State of the Community luncheon, highlighting major projects shaping Perry’s future – from infrastructure and innovation to neighborhood revitalization. Investing in Infrastructure The City identified 10 priority projects this year—six focused on infrastructure. Wastewater Treatment Plant: On time and on budget, expected to be...

Perry Police Identify Suspect in Lewd Phone Call Investigation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 23, 2025 On August 28, 2025, an employee of a local Perry business received a disturbing phone call from an unknown male subject. The employee reported that the caller made vulgar comments of a sexual nature while simultaneously performing lewd acts during the call. Perry Police Department Detectives were able to identify the suspects phone number which detectives used to obtain a search...

UPDATE: October 19, 2025 6:23 p.m. BOIL WATER ADVISORY UPDATE | Areas South of North Perry Parkway The precautionary boil water advisory for all City of Perry customers south of North Perry Parkway is lifted. Boiling is no longer needed. Follow-up testing did not detect any microbial contamination. ----- UPDATE: October 19, 2025 BOIL WATER ADVISORY UPDATE | Areas South of North Perry Parkway Here’s more information about the precautionary boil water advisory that was...

How Zoning Shapes the City We Share Zoning can feel abstract – until it reaches your street. In Perry, planning and zoning are the quiet guardrails that help neighbors, business owners, and builders share space. At its core, zoning is about balance. Our zoning code, the City’s land management ordinance, defines where homes, offices, shops, and industries belong and how they should look from the street. It’s a system rooted in a century-old idea: protect people from incompatible...

A Corner Transformed: How Perry Employees Brought Art to Life If you’ve driven through Historic Downtown Perry recently, you’ve likely noticed a new kind of beauty at the intersection of Ball Street and Main Street. The latest landscape installation isn’t your typical garden bed – it’s a one-of-a-kind blend of art, creativity, and sustainability designed and built entirely by the City of Perry’s own Public Works team. A Fresh Take on Downtown Design The idea for the...

New Solid Waste Provider Begins Service in Perry on October 20, 2025 Beginning October 20, 2025, Ryland Environmental will provide trash collection services for the City of Perry. This transition is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to ensure dependable and efficient sanitation services for residents and businesses. Residents will receive additional information in the coming weeks, including collection day details, reminders, and answers to frequently asked questions. For...

If you’ve listened to the Inside Perry Podcast, you know the mantra: plan the work, then work the plan. In October 2025, Mayor Walker joined Tabitha Clark, Communications Director, to unpack the City of Perry’s 2025 goals and how years, sometimes decades, of strategic planning are turning into real progress you can see and feel across the community. From Plans to Progress: Perry’s 2025 Goals in Action Perry’s first citywide strategic plan launched in 2014 and...