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...

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 Nathan Farrow As Public Works Director The City of Perry is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathan Farrow as its new Public Works Director. Mr. Farrow brings more than 13 years of municipal government experience, with extensive knowledge in public works operations, infrastructure management, and public service. In his new role, he will oversee the City's Public Works Department and lead efforts to maintain and enhance the infrastructure and services that...

City of Perry Launches Next Phase of Comprehensive Plan The City of Perry invites residents to help shape the community's future by participating in a Comprehensive Plan public meeting on July 9, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Houston County Board of Education Central Office (1100 Main Street). The Comprehensive Plan serves as a long-range roadmap that guides future decisions related to growth, development, transportation, housing, parks, infrastructure, and other community...

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...