Firefighters and Citizens Receive Life Safe Award In July, Perry Fire and Emergency Services (PFES) responded to a call regarding a reported person down at Planet Fitness in Perry. When crews arrived, they found an unresponsive female laying on the floor inside the facility. Perry Fire Lieutenant Gerald Michel and his son, D’Andre Brisson, were at the gym off-duty witnessed the woman collapse and immediately went to assist her. The woman was not breathing or had a pulse. The men...

Sewer Master Plan Earns Community Achievement Award The Georgia Association of Zoning Administrators awarded the City of Perry with the 2022 Community Achievement Award for the City’s Sewer Master Plan. As the City of Perry continues to grow quickly, averaging about 500 new single-family residential units per year, there was a need to develop a Sewer Master Plan to help plan the necessary, significant improvements to the City’s system. “The Perry Sewer Master Plan is an...

City of Perry Soliciting Artwork for Black History Month Art Contest The City of Perry is hosting a free Black History Month art contest to showcase local art on banners as part of the annual Black History Month banner project in February 2023. The mission of the City of Perry's Black History Month celebration is to connect all citizens with knowledge and reflection on the varied accomplishments of our African American community. To submit artwork to the City of Perry for...

“80’s All Nite” Closes Out This Year’s Food Truck Friday Events The final Food Truck Friday of the year is scheduled for Friday, September 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in Historic Downtown Perry. “80’s All Nite” is this month’s theme. Attendees are encouraged to wear their best 80’s inspired outfits. This event features more than 20 food and beverage vendors, live entertainment from Echospeed, and free family activities. Carroll, Ball, and Jernigan Streets...

HOLIDAY TRASH PICKUP Applies to the week of September 5, 2022. Residential, Commercial, and Recycling pickup will run one day behind schedule. Yard debris and bulk waste pickup will run the normal route except for Monday. Those with normal Monday pickups will be picked up throughout the week.

City of Perry Kicks off Fall Film Series The City of Perry kicks off the Fall Film Series at Heritage Oaks Park on Friday, September 2 beginning at 7:00 p.m. The featured film, Remember The Titans, will be the first of 4 films to play on the big screen this fall. Free popcorn and activities will be available for the whole family to enjoy during the movie. “22 years ago, the Perry High School marching band can be found cheering for the Titans during their performances in the 2000...

Historic Preservation Commission Seeking Members The City of Perry’s newly adopted Historic Preservation Commission is seeking interested Perry residents to submit a membership application. The commission will support, identify, and determine the historical, cultural, and aesthetic heritage of the City of Perry. The City is committed to the preservation of Perry’s heritage and historical assets. Perry Historic Preservation Commission Ordinance Commission Member...

City of Perry Receives Designation as Broadband Ready Community The City of Perry was designated as a “Broadband Ready Community” by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs earlier this week. A “Broadband Ready Community” exhibits collaboration and innovation by identifying broadband as essential infrastructure in furthering the community. “The City of Perry’s Broadband Ready designation demonstrates we are embracing technology and recognize this infrastructure is...

Historic Downtown Perry Features Deals During Sidewalk Sale The Historic Downtown Perry merchants will host the bi-annual Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, August 20, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The annual Sidewalk Sale seeks to bring residents and visitors an opportunity to shop the downtown stores at discounted prices as they prepare for the fall season. “The Downtown Perry Sidewalk Sale happens twice a year. This sale is a great opportunity for participants to support local...

Perry’s Farmers Market Celebrates National Farmers Market Week The Perry Farmers’ Market joins markets across the country in celebrating National Farmers Market Week from August 7-13, 2022. National Farmers Market Week is an annual celebration of farmers markets coordinated by the Farmers Market Coalition, a membership-based nonprofit organization that supports farmers markets nationwide through training, technical assistance, and network-building. This year, the campaign is...

City of Perry Launches New Local Government Podcast The City of Perry’s Communications Office is launching the Inside Perry podcast to give listeners an inside look at Perry’s local government. "The Inside Perry Podcast is another channel for us to communicate information about the City of Perry in an informal and fun way,” says Communications Manager, Tabitha Clark. “We’ll discuss topics such as City operations, events, and other interests of City residents and...

City of Perry Launches Youth Advisory Council The City of Perry is accepting applications for the City’s first Youth Advisory Council. This program gives students the opportunity to provide their input on the City’s decision-making process, participate in projects that will benefit the community, and instill a sense of civic responsibility. “Facilitating enhanced communication with Perry’s youth is a key strategy in Council’s strategic plan. We look forward to offering...