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.
Read More » Posted on Nov 29, 2021
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.
Read More » Posted on Nov 23, 2021
Thanksgiving Week Trash Pickup Information
Read More » Posted on Nov 22, 2021
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...
Read More » Posted on Nov 19, 2021
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...
Read More » Posted on Nov 19, 2021
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...
Read More » Posted on Nov 17, 2021
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,...
Read More » Posted on Nov 17, 2021
The Passing of Former Perry Mayor Jimmy Faircloth It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the passing of former Perry Mayor Jimmy Faircloth. On behalf of myself and the council, we offer our deepest condolences to Mayor Faircloth's family during this difficult time. Mayor Faircloth was a champion for Perry's continued success in community and economic development during his nine years of service as Perry's mayor. His contributions to this community will always be remembered....
Read More » Posted on Nov 17, 2021
Perry Awarded Vibrant Communities Grant from Georgia Council for the Arts Perry has been awarded a Vibrant Communities grant by the Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA), a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Fifty-seven entities in 43 counties statewide received grants through the 2022 program. The funding will be used for additional cultural presentations at Perry’s International Festival on November 6. “Arts events supported by Vibrant Communities grants...
Read More » Posted on Nov 2, 2021
Perry Celebrates Diversity in First International Festival The City of Perry will celebrate as multiple cultures come together for the City’s first International Festival on Saturday, November 6 in Historic Downtown Perry. This free event begins at 11:00 a.m. and lasts through 7:00 p.m. Over twenty countries will be represented through dance, song, good, shopping, and art. Three stages will showcase the talents of artists, dancers, musicians, and more, attendees will have the...
Read More » Posted on Nov 1, 2021
Brownfield Cleanup Grant Community Information Meeting | November 4 The City is applying for a U.S. FY 2022 EPA Cleanup Brownfields Grant to assist the City in the environmental remediation of impacted soil at the former Stanley Assemblage property (1107 Macon Road). This funding will help our community by: Cleaning up vacant blighted property Minimizing exposure to contaminants Catalyzing local economic development Creating jobs Attendees will also have the...
Read More » Posted on Oct 28, 2021
