Perry Main Street is excited to partner with the Houston County Board of Education to present the second book in our StoryWalk® series. Join us in Downtown Perry on December 10th-12th to read The Sweet Smell of Christmas. StoryWalk® is a fun way for children and adults to enjoy reading and the outdoors simultaneously by taking pages from children’s books and placing them along paths for participants. Select stores in Downtown Perry will post pages from a storybook in their...

December 2021 Fire Hydrant Flushing Schedule Perry Fire & Emergency Services is 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. Ivey Glen Subdivision Remington Chase Subdivision Sugarloaf Subdivision North Perry Parkway North Tucker Road area Yorktown Subdivision Legacy Park Subdivision Woodlands...

Perry Financial Reporting Awarded "Certificate of Achievement for Excellence" The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Perry for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020. The report was judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive “spirit of...

ROAD CLOSURES FOR PERRY CHRISTMAS PARADE The Perry Christmas Parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. TOMORROW. Road closures include: Washington Street Washington Street/Commerce Street intersection Main Street Courtney Hodges Boulevard For more information, visit the Perry Georgia Christmas Parade Facebook page. Please note: The Christmas parade is not a City of Perry sponsored event.

The City of Perry partnered with the Middle Georgia Regional Commission to develop a strategic plan focused on quality of life amenities, future focus points, and identifying Perry’s strengths and challenges. The plan is now ready for review and we want your thoughts on it! Community members are welcome to attend and provide feedback on the draft comprehensive plan on December 16 at the Houston County Annex (200 Carl Vinson Parkway). The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m.

Accepting Used Cooking Oil for Recycling The City’s Vehicle Maintenance Department is accepting used cooking oil for recycling. Oil may be dropped off anytime at the vehicle maintenance shop (500 Ball Street) anytime Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. For more information, contact Bob Taylor at (478) 988-2882.

Historic Downtown Perry invites you to shop local and help Perry’s economy thrive during Small Business Saturday on November 27. The Main Street Advisory Board is giving away a chance to win $250 Downtown Dollars for those who visit and shop in Historic Downtown Perry. Visiting a participating business = 1 token Making a purchase at a business = +1 token Collect 20 tokens and turn them in for a chance to win $250 Downtown Dollars.

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Historic Downtown Perry Hosts Holiday Events The Perry Downtown Promotions Committee announces events through December for the Holiday shopping season. Holiday Open House – November 20 – Get a glimpse of what our downtown has to offer for the holiday season! Shops are open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Small Business Saturday – November 27 – Shop downtown for a chance to win $250 Downtown Dollars. Shops are open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. North Pole Party – December 4...

City Celebrates Andrews Heights Park The City of Perry hosted a dedication for Andrew Heights Park on November 18 to further provide pocket parks to neighborhoods. The 0.24-acre park is designed as part of the Perry Downtown Development Authority’s (DDA) Master Plan and incorporates the expansion of the Downtown District. Amenities include swings for various ages and abilities, inclusive spinner, and a concrete picnic table under the shade of large oak trees. Andrews Heights Park...

Westfield Student Wins 2021 Fire Safety Poster Contest Congratulations to the 2021 Fire Safety Poster Contest Winners! Winner - Ella Cannon, The Westfield School Runner Up - Paxton Wood, Langston Road Elementary Honorable Mention - Kelli Pomazal, Langston Road Elementary This year's theme was "Learn the Sound of Fire Safety!" Ella will receive the grand prize of riding on the fire truck during the December 4 Christmas Parade, a pizza party for her class, and a fire truck ride...

Perry Council Recognizes Small Businesses Mayor and City Council proclaimed the Saturday after Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday. The City of Perry supports local businesses that create jobs, boost our economy, and preserve our communities. According to the United States Small Business Administration, there are 31.7 million small businesses in the United States and are responsible for creating 65.1% of net new jobs. Mayor Walker, along with City of Perry Downtown Manager,...