Perry Christmas Parade December 2, 2023 The City of Perry is hosting the “Gingerbread Village: A Sweet and Merry Christmas Parade” on Saturday, December 2 at 10:00 a.m. Attendees can expect more than 80 floats featuring representatives from the community as we kick off the holiday season in Perry. PLEASE NOTE: Due to safety concerns, candy will not be thrown or distributed by participants. The parade will begin on Kellwood Drive and then turn right onto General Courtney...

City of Perry Renews PlanFirst Designation The Georgia Department of Community Affairs renewed the City of Perry's PlanFirst designation for the second time. Perry is one of the few Georgia communities to receive this designation three times. The PlanFirst designation recognizes the hard work of successful comprehensive planning implementation, and acknowledges Perry's commitment to identifying opportunities and setting goals to move our community forward. Pictures (from left):...

Perry Council Recognizes Small Business Saturday Perry City Council celebrated Small Business Saturday and the contributions they make to our local economy and community. According to the United States Small Business Administration, 68 cents of every dollar spent at a small business in the United States stays in the local community. We encourage all Perry residents to support small businesses and merchants on Small Business Saturday and throughout the year. Mayor Randall Walker...

Perry Fire Safety Poster Contest Winners Recognized Perry Fire & Emergency Services recognized the winners of the 2023 Fire Safety Poster Conest. This year’s theme was “Cooking Safety Starts with You.” Congratulations to: Anna Caroline Davis (The Westfield School) - Winner Isabella Luczun (The Westfield School) - Runner Up Tatum Pitts (The Westfield School) - Honorable Mention Brooklyn Warren (Langston Road Elementary) - Honorable Mention As the winner, Anna...

City leaders and community partners celebrated the grand opening of Pine Needle Park's inclusive playground on November 14! The inclusive playground was made possible through a generous donation by the James E. Worrall Foundation and works to cement the Foundation’s and City’s commitment to inclusivity and opportunities for all. The Worrall Foundation contributed $35,000 to the City of Perry for the purchase and installation of accessible playground equipment at Pine Needle Park....

UPDATE - November 13, 2023 | 3:06 PM On November 10th, 2023, at around 10 P.M. the Perry Police Department responded to 610 Marsha Drive in reference to a shooting. Responding officers found an unresponsive 13-year-old female inside the residence with a gunshot wound to the neck. The victim was transported to Perry Hospital by Houston County EMS, where she succumbed to her injury. The investigation into the circumstances of the shooting revealed that the shooting was not intentional. A...

On November 4th, 2023, at around 6:00 A.M. the Perry Police Department responded to 1602 Sam Nunn Blvd, Quality Inn in reference to a personal armed robbery. Officer arrived on scene and learned that a black male had entered the two victim’s hotel room brandishing a handgun and demanding money. There were no injuries reported by any of the victims. The offender, later identified as Willie Harris Jr, B/M 54 years of age, from Montezuma, Georgia fled the scene in one of the victims 2019...

Accepting Vendor & Performer Applications For 2024 Event Season Be part of Perry's vibrant event scene! We are proud to provide a diverse range of events throughout the year to create unforgettable memories for our community and visitors. We're now accepting vendor and performer applications for the 2024 event season! NOTE: Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into an event. All applications are thoroughly reviewed. Accepted vendors/performs are contacted directly...

The Georgia Department of Transportation, along with the City of Perry and the Federal Highway Administration, will be replacing the bridge on SR 7/SR 127/US 41 over Big Indian Creek. Within the immediate vicinity of the proposed project area is Creekwood Park and Splashpad that is connected to the Rotary Centennial Park via a walking trail that runs beneath the subject bridge. Due to safety and construction concerns, the portion of the trail located directly underneath the proposed...

Our Perry Points vendor is in the process of updating their system, and as a result, the texting service is temporarily unavailable. We will notify users with a text alert once the system is back in operation. Not sure what Perry Points is? Using text messaging, you can quickly get answers to your questions, find information on various City services, send a message to staff, and sign up for text message notifications. Text Alert Categories Include: Public Works News City...

Community Invited to Downtown Perry Sweets & Treats Historic Downtown Perry invites participants to the annual Sweets and Treats free event on October 27 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their best Halloween costumes as they collect candy and trinkets from participating downtown merchants and outside organizations. Bags or buckets are strongly encouraged. Dream a Little Wish Entertainment will be on hand with princesses and superheroes on the City...