Join the Perry Fire Department for the Train Like A Firefighter event on March 16 at 10 AM! Participants will take on the physical agility test, gaining hands-on experience guided by Perry Fire Department members through each of the seven skill stations, offering insights into how firefighters train. Practice each skill firsthand, and then gear up to complete the entire course wearing a firefighter helmet, gloves, and a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Complete the course in...

District 1 Community Pop Up Party We’re celebrating Perry’s 200th Birthday in 2024! Our antique fire truck will travel throughout Perry neighborhoods in 2024 for picture opportunities, giveaways, and celebrations! We’re bringing the party to certain parks and neighborhoods within District 1 on Tuesday, March 12 between the hours of 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Johnny Noble Dixon Park neighborhood (612 Plum Street) Creekwood Park neighborhood (110 Ida Lasseter...

The Perry City Council officially designated February 26 to March 1, 2024, as Perry Startup Week, encouraging active participation to emphasize our commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in our city. The City of Perry recognizes entrepreneurship and innovation as a crucial part of economic growth. Perry Startup Week fosters collaboration among entrepreneurs, investors, and community leaders. The City's vibrant startup ecosystem, supported by the Perry Economic...

Perry Fire Department Receives Seabie Hickson Community Service Award The City of Perry Fire & Emergency Services Department was awarded the 2023 Seabie Hickson Community Service Award from the Perry Chamber of Commerce at the Annual Meeting! The Perry Fire Department won this award for outstanding commitment to the Perry community. With 45 dedicated personnel responding to over 3,600 calls in 2023, the Perry Fire Department goes beyond emergency response. The department actively...

Crews will begin performing routine fire hydrant flushing tomorrow, February 13. 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. Downtown Perry Area Tucker Area Ivy Glen Subdivision Highlands Ranch Subdivision

Perry Leisure Services will be offering Co-Ed Youth Flag Football Skills & Drills for 6U & 8U age groups in April! The program will offer participants 3 one-hour sessions of one-on-one flag football skills and drills instruction. Participants will be randomly placed on 4 teams of 10. Sessions will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Perry High School practice field. 6U will meet from 6 - 7 PM, and 8U will meet from 7 - 8 PM. Tuesday Schedule: April 9 - 1v3 April 16 -...

The Perry Police Department selected the winners of Officer, Supervisor, and Civilian of the Year for 2023. Officer of the Year – Officer Jessica Lange Supervisor of the Year – Lt. David Hill Civilian of the Year – Shari Wallander These awards are voted on by the employees of the Perry Police Department. Congratulations!

The City of Perry Police Department will host a Senior Citizen Firearm Safety class on March 4, 2024, from 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The class will provide participants with knowledge of basic safety training including loading, unloading, and firing of handguns. In addition, the class will provide information on Georgia law regarding possession, concealment, and legal justifications for use of deadly force. Classroom instruction takes place at the Perry Police Department (1207 Washington...

Please be advised of the Special Called Meeting for the Perry Public Facilities Authority. The meeting will take place on February 9, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at the Administration Building – Downstairs Conference Room, 1211 Washington Street, Perry, Georgia 31069. Agenda Agenda Packet

Special Election Called For District 2 Post 2 Council Seat A special election for the office of City Council, District 2, Post 2, to fill the vacancy created by the expiration of Joy Peterson’s term on December 31, 2023 was officially called by the Perry City Council on February 6, 2024. Due to no qualified canidates to be added to the ballot for the General Election for the seat of Council Member for District 2, Post 2 held on November 7, 2023, a special election is required to fill...

Public Notice The Houston County Communications Division is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®). This accreditation requires that for at least 60 days each year, the public has access to the CALEA Public Comment Portal. The purpose of this portal is to receive comments regarding an agency’s compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the service community, delivery of public safety services and overall candidacy for...

Leisure Services Announces James E. Worrall Scholarship Fund Perry Leisure Services announces the establishment of the James E. Worrall Foundation Scholarship Fund to provide a $25 registration fee discount for youth participating in Perry Leisure Services activities. In November 2023, the James E. Worrall Foundation generously donated $5,000 to Perry Leisure Services to help make this scholarship fund possible. Scholarships are only available while funds last. Each qualifying...