Houston Arts Alliance Donates Sculpture at Rotary Centennial Park The Houston Arts Alliance donated a new sculpture to the people of Perry and Houston County at Rotary Centennial Park earlier this month. Donnie Wright of Cochran, Georgia constructed the sculpture “Woodland Family”. The piece reflects a deer family consisting of a buck, a doe, and a fawn. Mr. Wright also commissioned the horse sculpture on the Perry Events Center lawn through the efforts of the Perry Arts...

The Perry Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced Nastasha “Anya” Edgley-Turpin as the finalist for the President and Chief Executive Officer position. The announcement was made this week by Mike Baker, Chair of the organization and a Sales Engineer for Hargray in Perry. Edgley-Turpin will be voted upon by the Board of the Perry CVB after the required 14-day waiting period as specified in Georgia law for public agencies. If approved, her first day in the position is scheduled for...

Come learn how to play America's fastest-growing sport on Saturday, February 25! Pickleball is a combination of ping pong, badminton, and tennis. It's proven to be great for adults and easy on the joints! Quick Info: - When: Saturday - February 25, 2023 - Where: Barbara Calhoun Park - Time: 10:00am-Noon - Registration Fee: $5 - Equipment: Provided or bring your own - Limit: 20 participants Any child enrolled must be accompanied by an adult during the...

City of Perry Continues Annual Black History Month Banner Celebration The City of Perry is celebrating Black History Month by recognizing prominent “firsts” from Perry’s African American community. Individual banners consisting of a photo of the individual, their name, and a brief statement of their contribution to the City will be placed on various streets throughout the Downtown District. “It is our vision to create an atmosphere where heritage is shared, celebrated and...

Perry University Accepting Applications for Class of 2023 Perry University begins accepting applications for the Class of 2023 February 1 - 10. This free, interactive program is an opportunity for Perry residents and business owners to learn more about their local government and how to be an active and engaged community member. Participants will learn about City leadership and government, economic and community development, quality of life, essential City services, and public...

CITY OF PERRY NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION AND QUALIFYING Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section §21 -2-131 (a)(1), the following qualifying fees were published by the City of Perry Mayor and Council in the January 11, 2023 edition of the Houston Home Journal. City Council $ 198.00 District 1, Post 2 District 2, Post 2 District 3, Post 2 Notice is hereby given that the General Election for the City of Perry, Georgia will be held on November 7, 2023 for the...

LANE CLOSURE | ELKO ROAD Elko Road, just south of Perry Parkway, is down to one lane due to instability of the shoulder near the roadway. A message board and traffic cones/barrels have been placed to divert traffic around the affected area. The situation will continue to be monitored and updates will be provided as they become available.

On January 12, 2023, the Perry Police Department arrested Reshawn Brown (25 YOA) from Macon Georgia for 17 counts of Entering Automobile, 15 counts of Criminal Trespass, 2 counts of Criminal Damage of Property and 1 count Loitering. On January 6, 2023, the Perry Police Department along with the Criminal Investigation was called out to 1502 Sam Nunn Boulevard, Holiday Inn Express in reference to multiple vehicles that had been entered. Detective Aaron Conner was able to identify Brown as one...

On January 23, 2023, the Perry Police Department responded to the Dollar General on Plaza Drive, Perry, Georgia in reference to a theft. Once the officers arrived at the scene it was discovered over 150 fraudulent transactions were made by an employee who was employed by Dollar General. The employee was identified as Vanessa Monique Brownlee, 32 YOA, from Warner Robins, Georgia. Dollar General officials estimate the loss as being upward of $80,000.00. Brownlee was taken into custody and...

City of Perry Implements New PTV Registration & Operation Requirements The City of Perry is implementing new Personal Transportation Vehicle (PTV) registration and operation requirements within Perry’s city limits. To provide for the use and operation of PTVs on City streets, Perry Mayor and Council approved an ordinance that allows PTVs to be driven safely and conform to state and local laws within the Perry community. A PTV is defined as any motor vehicle: with a minimum of four...

Beginning next week, Duncan Avenue will be closed due to the Perry Branch sewer line replacement project. The closure is expected to last 3 weeks or until the project is complete.

Mayor and Council were delighted to recognize former Houston County Commissioner Tommy Stalnaker and his wife, Sandy, for their dedicated years of service to all of Houston County the past five decades. We wish them the best in their retirement!