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Perry Police Department Provides Update in Homicide Investigation

Perry Police Department Provides Update in Homicide Investigation On December 11, 2024, Perry Police Detectives charged and arrested Travis Buckley, an 18-year-old Black male, in connection with the murder of Mason Holt. Buckley has been charged with the following offenses: • Felony Murder • Aggravated Assault • Armed Robbery • Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony Buckley is currently being held at the Houston County Detention...

Construction Accident Claims Life in Perry

Construction Accident Claims Life in Perry On December 3, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Perry Police and Fire Departments responded to a construction accident at the entrance of Woodlands Blvd and Highway 127. Upon arrival, first responders discovered that a victim had been accidentally struck by a commercial forklift. The individual sustained serious injuries, and medical aid was immediately provided at the scene. The victim was transported to Houston Medical Center by EMS but...

Perry Police Department to Host Senior Citizens' Firearm Safety Class and Women's Firearm Safety Class in January

Perry Police Department to Host Senior Citizens’ Firearms Safety Class and Women's Firearm Safety Class in January The City of Perry Police Department will host a Senior Citizens’ Firearm Safety class and a Women’s Firearm Safety class in January 2025. Senior Citizens’ Firearm Safety Class – January 10 | 8 AM – 12 PM | $30 Class Fee Women’s Firearm Safety Class – January 11 | 8 AM – 12 PM | $30 Class Fee Each class will provide participants with knowledge of...

Work Session Canceled | December 2, 2024

Work Session Canceled | December 2, 2024 The City Council Work Session scheduled for Monday, December 2, is canceled. The upcoming City Council Meeting, slated for December 3, will proceed as scheduled at Perry City Hall, located at 808 Carroll Street. For more information about City Council and regularly scheduled meetings, please visit perry-ga.gov/government/city-council.

City of Perry Shred Day to Take Place on November 16

City of Perry Shred Day to Take Place on November 16 The City of Perry Stormwater Management Division is partnering with Shred-It, a certified and licensed document destruction company, to provide secure shredding services during Perry Shred Day. Date: Saturday, November 16 Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location: James E. Worrall Center (1060 Keith Drive) They will be on-site to accept up to four standard-size boxes of paper/documents per vehicle. More Details

Perry Fire & Emergency Services to Conduct Hydrant Flushing & Hydrant Flow Testing

Perry Fire & Emergency Services to Conduct Hydrant Flushing & Hydrant Flow Testing Perry Fire & Emergency Services crews will conduct hydrant flushing in multiple areas, with additional hydrant flow testing in select locations, throughout the remainder of the year. Hydrant Flushing Areas (locations with * will also undergo hydrant testing): Airport Area The Farm Subdivision* North Perry Parkway Legacy Park Yorktown Stone Bridge New Haven Flowing Meadows Woodlands Rippling...

Municipal Court Closure | November 8, 2024

Municipal Court Closure | November 8, 2024 The City of Perry Municipal Court will be closed from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 8, 2024, for staff training. Perry Municipal Court is located at 808 Carroll Street. Municipal Court

Fire Safety Poster Contest | Smoke Alarms. Make Them Work For You!

Fire Safety Poster Contest 2024 The City of Perry Fire & Emergency Services Department invites all City of Perry third graders to showcase their artistic talent and commitment to fire safety by participating in the 6th annual Fire Safety Poster Contest. The 2024 theme is Smoke Alarms. Make Them Work For You! A winner and a runner-up will be awarded based on the creativity for the theme. The winner and runner-up will receive a “Certificate of Achievement” from the City of Perry...

Declaration for Local Emergency for the City of Perry | Municipal Court Closure

Download the PDF Due to the impact of Hurricane Helene on September 26, 2024, a local state of emergency has been declared for the City of Perry. This follows the Governor’s state-wide emergency declaration issued on September 24, 2024. Emergency operations are in effect to ensure the health and safety of Perry residents, including household pets and service animals. Curfews, overcharging protections, and registration for repair services have also been implemented. Read...

Non-Essential City Offices Closures (September 27)

All non-essential City offices will be closed tomorrow, September 27, 2024, due to the hurricane. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, September 30. Sign up for CodeRED alerts at https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/6B14A7C8D12F.

Perry Police Department to Host 3 Firearm Safety Classes In September

Perry Police Department to Host 3 Firearm Safety Classes In September The City of Perry Police Department will host a Senior Citizen’s Firearm Safety class, a Women’s Firearm Safety class, and a General Public Firearm Safety Class in September. Senior Citizen Firearm Safety Class – September 13 | 8 AM – 12 PM | $30 Class Fee Women’s Firearm Safety Class – September 14 | 8 AM – 12 PM | $30 Class Fee General Public Firearm Safety Class – September 15 | 2 PM – 6 PM...

Public Notice | Washington Place Neighborhood

Public Notice | Washington Place Neighborhood Washington Place Neighborhood UPDATE July 30 | 10:30 AM Water service is restored in the Washington Place neighborhood. Residents may now resume normal water usage. __________________ On Tuesday, July 30, a contractor will be performing scheduled maintenance to the water line in the Washington Place neighborhood. As a result, water service will be temporarily interrupted during the day. Date: Tuesday, July 30 Duration: 9 AM -...