The Historic Downtown Perry merchants will host their bi-annual Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, August 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Historic Downtown Perry. Downtown retail businesses seek to bring residents and visitors an opportunity to shop the downtown stores at discounted prices as they prepare for the fall season. This season’s event introduces a new and exciting component—the Warehouse Sale. In addition to setting up on the sidewalks of Downtown Perry, retail businesses...

On 08/13/2023 at approximately 0839 hrs., Houston County 911 dispatched officers to 1521 Houston Lake Road, Perry, GA., 31069 in reference to two males outside of this residence with firearms. One of the males, identified as Jason Butler, was found to be in possession of a semi-automatic pistol (reported stolen by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department), a revolver, and an ar-15 rifle. During investigation, Butler was found to have pointed the firearm(s) towards both an adult and juvenile...

TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF HOUSTON COUNTY, GEORGIA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 7th day of November 2023, an election will be held at the regular polling places in all the election districts of Houston County, Georgia (“the County”), at which time there will be submitted to the qualified voters of the county for their determination the question of whether a one percent county special purpose local option sales and use tax (the “SPLOST”) shall be imposed on all sales and uses...

The City of Perry will host the second annual Downtown Disco on August 11 from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at the Perry Events Center. Inside of the Perry Events Center, participants will partake in a Silent Disco with black lights featuring a photo booth, glow-in-the-dark face paint, and three DJs spinning the music. Due to the forecasted scattered thunderstorms in the evening, the outside portion of this event is cancelled. All ages are invited to participate in this event. This...

On August 7th, 2023, officers with the Perry Police Department, Houston County Sheriff’s Office, and Middle Flint Behavioral Health responded to an individual that was barricaded inside of an apartment, threatening to cause harm to others with a firearm at Houston Lake Apartments, 2350 Houston Lake Drive, Perry, Georgia. It was determined shortly after officers arrived on scene the individual was experiencing a mental health crisis. A Perry Police Department negotiator along with...

Perry Youth Advisory Council Accepting Applications The City of Perry will begin accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Youth Advisory Council on August 1. The Perry Youth Advisory Council offers the opportunity for high school-aged youth to learn more about their local government and City of Perry operations. The program seeks to facilitate communication with Perry’s youth and encourage their input on City initiatives and projects. Interested students must complete a Statement...

Perry Honors the Past With Creekwood Park Memorial We're unveiling a monument celebrating the history of Creekwood Park on Saturday, July 29 at 10:00 a.m. In 1966, a group was formed from the Black community known as the Adult Training Union (ATU) with a dream to provide a recreational facility for youth and adults in their neighborhood. They purchased 29 acres of land in the Creekwood subdivision. Over the next several years, a swimming pool, bath house, pavilion, street paving, and...

Annual Splash ‘N Bash Returns to Creekwood Park The annual Splash ‘N Bash returns to Creekwood Park on July 29 from 10 a.m. – Noon. This free event features inflatables, food trucks, a free lunch, and the Splashpad. To prep for students’ return to school, Hargray will sponsor a backpack giveaway for attendees. Participants are encouraged to wear swimsuits, water socks, and/or water shoes. It is recommended to bring water bottles, sunscreen, towels, and outdoor...

UPDATE - JULY 24 | 12 P.M. The online payment system has been restored. ONLINE PAYMENT SYSTEM OUTAGE Please be advised that our online payment system is currently down. We are working as quickly as possible to resolve the issue. If you need to pay a bill, Customer Service can take cash, check, or a money order on the first floor of Perry City Hall (1211 Washington Street). Cash payments must be exact, or Customer Service can apply any overage to the account once the server...

Joe Posey Assumes Roles as Interim Councilmembers for Perry Council Mr. Joe Posey was sworn in as the interim Councilmember for the remaining term of District 3 Post 2 on the Perry City Council at the July 18, 2023, Council Meeting. Mr. Posey is as a former teacher at Russell and Lindsey Elementary Schools, and Warner Robins Middle School. He has also made contributions as the director of counseling and testing at Macon State College and as a consultant with Middle Georgia RESA...

Perry Police Department Offers Additional Women’s Firearm Safety Class The Perry Police Department will host a 2-part Women's Firearm Safety Class on Thursday, August 10 and Saturday, August 12. This comprehensive course will cover a range of topics, including Georgia firearms laws, carrying and concealment, justifications for the use of deadly force, handgun loading and unloading, and marksmanship fundamentals. Classroom instruction takes place on Thursday, August 10 at 6:00 p.m....

Perry Police Department Offers Record Restriction Opportunity The Perry Police Department will host a record restriction event on July 29 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Perry Events Center. The record restriction event is an initiative designed to assist individuals who have charges that have been dismissed or found not guilty by the court. It offers a chance for eligible individuals to have these charges restricted from public view, providing them with greater opportunities for employment,...