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Historic Downtown Perry Hosts Annual Wine Tasting Event - SOLD OUT

Historic Downtown Perry Hosts Annual Wine Tasting Event UPDATE – April 14, 2023 Tickets for Downtown Perry's Wine Tasting - Spring 2023 are officially sold out! Thank you to everyone that has purchased tickets in support of Downtown Perry. Didn't have a chance to purchase tickets? You can still enjoy Downtown Perry on the evening of April 15 for live music and shopping late. Food and beverage will be available for purchase throughout downtown, including wine from local wineries,...

Historic Christmas on Carroll Features Christmas Past, Present, & Future

Historic Christmas on Carroll Features Christmas Past, Present, & Future The Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee presents Historic Christmas on Carroll on December 17 in Historic Downtown Perry from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The event will feature stilt walkers dressed as Christmas Past, Present, and Future. The entertainers will engage visitors and be available for photo opportunities. The Houston County Public Library Perry Branch will read a story on the downtown...

Main Street Advisory Board Hosts Harvest Dinner Fundraiser

Main Street Advisory Board Hosts Harvest Dinner Fundraiser Purchase Tickets The Perry Main Street Board Promotions Committee will host their popular Harvest Dinner in Historic Downtown Perry on October 20. The evening includes dinner, two drink tickets, and live entertainment from The Flying Ivories. Appetizer: Spinach and Artichoke dip with crostini and grits fritters topped with tomato bacon jam from Acres & Oak Kitchen and Orleans on Carroll Street Entree: Chicken...

Food Truck Friday is Back On July 15

Calling all foodies! Grab your calendars and save the date for Food Truck Friday | Rock The Ribbon Night on Friday, July 15! All ribbons are special, let’s reflect and pause! Wear the color or ribbon that reflects your special cause! Invite your friends and family to join us in Historic Downtown Perry as we celebrate Rock The Ribbon Night, featuring more than 20 food and beverage vendors, live entertainment from Cash’s Juke Joint, and free family activities including Bubbles...

Historic Downtown Perry Celebrates Wine and Food

Historic Downtown Perry Celebrates Wine and Food The Main Street Promotions Committee is hosting the annual Downtown Perry Wine & Food Tasting on Friday, May 13 in Historic Downtown Perry. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. This event will feature 20 stops where participants will sample a variety of wines while exploring downtown shops. Five designated food stops will also be included in the ticket price. Non-alcoholic beverages will also be available. Tickets are $50 and available...

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

Celebrating National Historic Preservation Month

We proudly recognize May as National Historic Preservation Month. The National Trust for Historic Preservation was established in 1973 as a way to promote historic places for the purpose of instilling national and community pride, promoting heritage tourism, and showing the social and economic benefits of historic preservation. Mrs. Ellie Loudermilk, president of the Perry Area Historical Society, is pictured with City of Perry Downtown Manager Jazmin Thomas, and Mayor...

City Hires Downtown Manager

The City of Perry is thrilled to welcome Ms. Jazmin Thomas as the new Downtown Manager. An integral part of the Perry team, Ms. Thomas will be the “eyes and ears” of the City in the Downtown Development District. She will serve as the liaison between the City and District property owners, businesses, and visitors. “Our historic downtown is at the heart of what makes Perry a great place to live, work, and play. We’re excited for Ms. Thomas to continue the great work of promoting...

Nearly $1 Million in Business Tax Credits Awarded Since 2018

The City of Perry assisted local businesses obtain nearly one million dollars in business tax credits under the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Rural Zone program. The Rural Zone program offers tax credits to eligible businesses for job creation, investment, and building rehabilitation. Since 2018, Perry is one of the state’s most successful Rural Zone communities by creating 100 new jobs and reducing the downtown vacancy rate from 30% to 5%. Ashley Hardin, City of...