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City of Perry Renews PlanFirst Designation

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):...

City of Perry's Georgia Initiative for Community Housing Alumni Certification Extended

City of Perry’s Georgia Initiative for Community Housing Alumni Certification Extended The City of Perry’s Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH) Alumni Certification by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs was extended through 2024. The certification ensures GICH program alumni continue to address affordable housing issues within their communities by utilizing the Housing Plan document developed while participating in the program. There are five criteria that...

Perry Awarded Over One Million Dollars for Housing Rehabilitation

Perry Awarded Over One Million Dollars for Housing Rehabilitation The City of Perry was awarded over one million dollars in grants by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs earlier this month. Perry received the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $686,926 and the Community Home Investment Program (CHIP) grant in the amount of $400,000. The CDBG is a federally funded block grant to states that focus on benefiting low to moderate-income people by...

City of Perry Receives Designation as Broadband Ready Community

City of Perry Receives Designation as Broadband Ready Community The City of Perry was designated as a “Broadband Ready Community” by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs earlier this week. A “Broadband Ready Community” exhibits collaboration and innovation by identifying broadband as essential infrastructure in furthering the community. “The City of Perry’s Broadband Ready designation demonstrates we are embracing technology and recognize this infrastructure is...

Lunch & Learn Educates Business and Property Owners

Lunch & Learn Educates Business and Property Owners The Downtown Development Authority hosted a Lunch and Learn for current and prospective business and property owners in Perry's Downtown District. Participants learned about the variety of incentives and financial opportunities through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and through the City for building a business in Historic Downtown Perry. Learn more about the programs: Facade Grants Revolving Loan Fund Rural Zone

Mayor Walker Appointed to State Board

Mayor Walker Appointed to State Board Governor Brian Kemp appointed Mayor Walker to the Board of Community Affairs last Friday. The board focuses on local government assistance, community and economic development, and safe and affordable housing. Learn more at dca.ga.gov/.

State of Georgia Rental Assistance Program

The State of Georgia received $552 million from U.S. Treasury’s Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program to provide relief to those whose finances have been negatively impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The money will be distributed directly to landlords/utility companies, and eligible applicants can receive up to 12-15 months of payment relief. More Information