All non-essential City offices will be closed on Monday, January 16 for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Need an answer to a question? Use our Perry Points texting system. Text “HELLO” to (888) 49-PERRY (73779) to begin the conversation! More information: https://perry-ga.gov/perry-points.

Perry Begins Automated School Zone Enforcement August 1 Update – January 6, 2023 Cameras at Matt Arthur Elementary School (Highway 127) and Perry Middle (Perry Parkway) are active as of January 6, 2023. The cameras will target speeders exceeding more than ten (10+) miles per hour over the posted speed limit in school zones. Beginning January 6, the police department will provide a 30-day warning period for drivers to get use to the new enforcement tool. Those speeding in...

City of Perry’s Bond Rating Upgraded Moody’s Investor Service upgraded the City of Perry’s general obligation unlimited tax (GOULT) rating to Aa2 from Aa3. The issuer rating reflects the City’s ability to repay debt and debt-like obligations without consideration of any pledge, security, or structural features. The GOULT rating applies to various revenue bonds issued by the Perry Public Facilities Authority but backed by the City’s GOULT pledge. The Aa2 issuer rating...

Alan Everidge Appointed Chief of Police for the City of Perry Perry Mayor and Council appointed Alan Everidge as the City’s Police Chief during their January 3, 2023, council meeting. Chief Everidge joined the Perry Police Department as the patrol commander in 2021. He was named interim police chief in July 2022. He began his law enforcement career in 1987 with the majority of his time serving at the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. He served in the patrol and traffic divisions...

Perry Leisure Services Sports Complex Survey The City of Perry has appointed a committee to research the feasibility of developing a multi-field athletics facility. The purpose of this survey is to gauge the interest and support of the community. The deadline to complete the survey is January 15. Complete the Survey

Perry Celebrates New Year’s Eve with 10th Annual Buzzard Drop The 10th Annual Buzzard Drop will take place in Downtown Perry on December 31 from 7:00 P.M. to midnight. This event features free live entertainment and an interactive Kiddie Countdown for families with young kids to celebrate New Year’s Eve without having to miss bedtime. The Kiddie Countdown begins at 8:00 p.m. Participating downtown restaurants and stores will remain open. DJ Mix Master T will begin at 7:00...

Holly Wharton Appointed City of Perry Economic Development Director Perry Mayor and Council appointed Holly Wharton as the City’s Economic Development Director during their December 20, 2022, council meeting. Mrs. Wharton will spearhead the continued efforts of ensuring Perry is a quality community in which to conduct business and an attractive community in which to grow or locate a new business. She previously served as the City of Perry’s Community Planner. Before coming to...

City of Perry Receives Award for Revitalization Support of The Muse Theater The City of Perry was awarded the International Economic Development Council Silver Award for the revitalization support of The Muse Theater in Historic Downtown Perry. This award recognizes innovative real estate development or reuse projects for the creation of jobs or for increasing the tax base. By demonstrating a measurable and quantitative impact on employment and the tax base, the recipient also serves...

City of Perry Fire & Emergency Services will be performing routine fire hydrant flushing in December. Water customers in the following areas may experience temporary water discoloration. If this occurs, run your water for a few minutes until it runs clear again. Tucker Road Stonebridge Subdivision Ivy Glen Subdivision Devonwood Subdivision Washington Street around the Administration Building (1211 Washington Street) #WhereGeorgiaComesTogether

Historic Christmas on Carroll Features Christmas Past, Present, & Future The Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee presents Historic Christmas on Carroll on December 17 in Historic Downtown Perry from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The event will feature stilt walkers dressed as Christmas Past, Present, and Future. The entertainers will engage visitors and be available for photo opportunities. The Houston County Public Library Perry Branch will read a story on the downtown...

Youth Baseball & Girls Softball Now Registering Through February 2023 Perry Leisure Services is accepting registrations for youth baseball and girls' softball for ages 3 – 12. Register Online Questions? Contact Perry Leisure Services at 478-988-2860. General Information: Perry Leisure Services Leagues serve as an introduction to Baseball and Softball. Our goal is for children to develop fundamental baseball and softball skills. The program plays by the Georgia...

On 11/12/2022 at approx. 0125 hours, Officers with the Perry Police Department were dispatched to an aggravated assault incident at the Perry Housing Authority, 822 Perimeter Road, in Perry, GA. Patrol officers located the victim and rendered aid. The victim was found to have sustained a single gunshot wound to the lower abdomen. EMS transported the victim to Navicent Health in Macon, GA. to undergo surgery. Perry Police Department Investigators responded and took over the investigation....