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CASE CLOSED | Arrest Made In Scam Incident

The Perry Police Department conducted a covert operation resulting in the arrest of Gurdev Singh, resident of Stockton, California and citizen of India. The investigation revealed that Singh was involved in the attempted theft of more than $180,000.00 from an elderly Perry couple. Singh is currently being held at the Houston County Detention Center for Criminal Attempt to Commit Theft by Deception and Exploitation of Elder Persons. If you have any information regarding this case or...

Mr. Nathaniel Shearer Awarded Good Samaritan Award

In the early hours of September 21st, 2023, Mr. Nathaniel “Nate” Shearer was on his way to work at Gilmer Warehouse when he decided to make a quick stop at Circle K on Sam Nunn Blvd. Shearer planned to simply purchase items to begin his day. What he did not expect was to interrupt a violent armed assault against an unsuspecting woman in the parking lot. Upon turning into the parking lot, Shearer observed a male attacking a young lady, who was lying on her back attempting to defend...

Water Disruption | Longhorn Trail Area - Advisory Lifted

Update – Advisory Lifted Water Disruption | Longhorn Trail A contractor damaged a water main in the Longhorn Trail area. This will cause water disruption in the area. A Boil Water Advisory will be in effect when water service returns. More information will be provided once available. Receive text alerts straight to your smartphone by texting “HELLO” to (888) 49-PERRY (73779), click on the link, subscribe to "Public Works News" and "Boil Water Advisories" to register.

2023-2024 Youth Basketball Registration Now Open

City of Perry Trick-Or-Treating Hours

It's time to bring out the Halloween treats! The City of Perry will observe Trick or Treat on Tuesday, October 31 from 6 - 8 P.M.

City Council Work Session Canceled for October 2, 2023

The City Council Work Session scheduled for Monday, October 2 is canceled. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 3 at 6:00 p.m. at Perry City Hall (808 Carroll Street). For more information about City Council and regularly scheduled meetings, please click here.

Payment System Maintenance

Beginning on October 11 at 5 P.M., a major server upgrade will begin and run throughout the day on October 12. This means that online payments, in-person payments at Customer Service, and payments at the JACK Kiosk located in the Administration Building parking lot cannot be accepted while the upgrade is in progress.

Georgia Burn Ban Lifted On October 1

The state-wide summer burn ban will end on Sunday, October 1. This means that open outdoor burning is permissible when conditions are favorable. Prior to burning within the city limits, you must call the Perry Fire Department at (478) 338-6368. Please see the link for recommendations provided by the Georgia Forestry Commission: https://gatrees.org/burn-permits-and-notifications/.

City of Perry Notice of Property Tax Increase

The City of Perry Council has tentatively adopted a millage rate, which will require an increase in property taxes by 8.72 percent. This tentative increase will result in a millage rate of 14.00 mills, an increase of 1.123 mills. Without this tentative tax increase, the millage rate will be no more than 12.877 mills. The proposed tax increase for a home with a fair market value of $150,000 is approximately $67.38, and the proposed tax increase for non-homestead property with a fair market...

Perry Main Street Wins Excellence Award for Downtown Wine Tasting Event

The City of Perry received the Award of Excellence in the Promotion category for the premier event, Downtown Perry Wine Tasting, at the Georgia Downtown Conference awards ceremony. Hosted by the Perry Main Street Advisory Board in collaboration with the Promotions Committee, this annual event aims to fundraise for the Main Street Advisory Board and promote Downtown Perry, drawing new visitors. The event's proceeds support beautification, placemaking, and promotions, including...

City Services Expand Into New City Hall

Several City of Perry services are now located in the new Perry City Hall in Historic Downtown Perry. The following services are relocated to Perry City Hall: Municipal Court Council Offices Economic Development Main Street Program City Clerk Perry Welcome Center Phone numbers for each office remain the same. A list of contact information is found on the City’s website at perry-ga.gov under the Directory heading. The building was purchased from the Houston County...

Downtown Perry's Sidewalk Sale to Add Exciting Warehouse Sale

The Historic Downtown Perry merchants will host their bi-annual Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, August 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Historic Downtown Perry. Downtown retail businesses seek to bring residents and visitors an opportunity to shop the downtown stores at discounted prices as they prepare for the fall season. This season’s event introduces a new and exciting component—the Warehouse Sale. In addition to setting up on the sidewalks of Downtown Perry, retail businesses...