The City of Perry Office of Economic Development is pleased is announce the Sandler Nonwoven Corporation Career Fair! Sandler Nonwoven is experiencing HUGE growth and expansion that requires a team of inspired individuals, who are eager to continue this successful momentum. October 22, 2020 | 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Perry Arts Center | 1121 Macon Road, Perry The company suggests to dress professionally and bring an updated resume. Positions for Industrial Manufacturing, Quality...

We want to see your “fur baby’s” Halloween costume! You could win prizes from our Leisure Services Department! Entries are accepted October 15 – 29. Winners announced October 31 at Noon! Submit your furry friend’s picture. Entries accepted through October 29 at 5:00 p.m. Photos uploaded after 5:00 p.m. will not be entered into the contest. Vote for your favorite! Voting begins October 29 at 7:00 p.m. and ends October 30 at 11:59 p.m. Prizes &...

All non-essential City of Perry offices will be closed on Monday, October 12 to observe Columbus Day. Trash Pickup Information For Next Week Garbage and recycling pickup will be picked up as scheduled. Yard debris and bulk waste will continue the routine pickup schedule on Tuesday, October 13. Customers normally scheduled for Monday pickup will be collected within the week.

Clover Wine Merchant is the first recipient of the Downtown Development Authority of the City of Perry’s internal revolving loan fund program. “We are excited that Clover Wine Merchant is here and open for business,” said Ashley Hardin, Economic Development Manager, adding the funds, with a low interest rate, are needed to help entrepreneurs fill the gap financing need to move a project forward. Pictured are from left, Michael G. Gray, Attorney at Law with Walker, Hulbert, Gray &...

It’s officially spooky season The City of Perry will observe official trick-or-treating hours on October 31 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Not hunting for candy this year? Here are a few alternative Halloween activities your family can enjoy. Don’t forget our Halloweeletka event October 30 – November 1! We’ll have pop up dessert vendors, fun contests, and activities throughout the weekend! #WhereGeorgiaComesTogether

Introducing the City of Perry's Fall Fitness Series, featuring a variety of FREE outdoor workouts including Zumba, Tai Chi, and more! Saturday, October 10th - Kickboxing in the Park Saturday, October 17th - Zumba in the Park Saturday, October 24th - Tai Chi in the Park Saturday, October 31st - Bootcamp in the Park We welcome ALL ages, abilities and fitness levels to participate! Please note, there are no restroom facilities at this location and the grass may be wet. Please...

A good thing it’s a bit chilly! The Creekwood Splashpad is closed today for maintenance. A friendly heads up – the Splashpad will close for the season on October 18!

Come celebrate “Halloweeletka” on the Weeletka Trail in Perry from October 30 – November 1! Families are invited to enjoy a variety of free Halloween themed activities that everyone can enjoy safely and independently on their own schedule! Additionally, we will also be hosting pop-up dessert vendors, fun contests, and giveaways throughout the weekend, so make plans to get spirited with us! Costumes are encouraged! Halloweelet-kits! Thanks to our partners, we will be giving...

The City of Perry is completing a significant upgrade to the City’s water system by commissioning a new, state-of-the art water treatment facility off Tucker Road. Crews will begin the process of bringing the system online on Monday, September 28 and last through October 2. They will flush a portion of the high pressure water system from Highway 341 South to Interstate 75 along Perry Parkway. Customers may experience water service disruption – particularly in the areas adjacent to...

Dine! Drink! Dessert! DISCOVER! We’ve heard your feedback and we are making modifications to bring you an even better “Grub Crawl” event, so make plans to join us for the ultimate foodie experience, as we invite more than twenty food trucks and vendors to set up simultaneously at various parks and public spaces all over the City of Perry! From smoothies to shaved ice and BBQ to burritos, there is sure to be something on the map to satisfy everyone in the family! Wanting to get...

The Creekwood Traffic Park is now open! The Traffic Park is designed as a space where children can learn basic rules of the road and biking skills in a safe environment for free. Families are encouraged to bring their bikes to enjoy the Traffic Park and the nearby White Tail Trail system. Creekwood Park is open seven days a week and closes each day at sunset. The Perry Chamber Leadership Class of 2020 contributed to this project. Members planned the traffic park’s design and...

UPDATE (September 30, 2020) The trails are now open. Please watch out for any live animals you may encounter on the trails! September 21, 2020 – The Rozar Park trails are temporarily closed due to a tree hanging over the pathway. Our crews are working to remove the tree. The trail will be closed through, at least, October 2. The park’s other amenities will remain open.