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Perry Economic Development Department Connects Local Businesses with Residents

Perry Economic Development Department Connects Local Businesses with Residents The City of Perry Economic Development Department will host a job fair at the Perry Events Center on March 21 from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The job fair seeks to facilitate opportunities for filling staffing vacancies or secure resumes for future staffing needs. Additionally, this is an opportunity for residents to explore the available positions at Perry businesses as they consider various types of jobs...



Holly Wharton Appointed City of Perry Economic Development Director

Holly Wharton Appointed City of Perry Economic Development Director Perry Mayor and Council appointed Holly Wharton as the City’s Economic Development Director during their December 20, 2022, council meeting. Mrs. Wharton will spearhead the continued efforts of ensuring Perry is a quality community in which to conduct business and an attractive community in which to grow or locate a new business. She previously served as the City of Perry’s Community Planner. Before coming to...



City of Perry Receives Award for Revitalization Support of The Muse Theater

City of Perry Receives Award for Revitalization Support of The Muse Theater The City of Perry was awarded the International Economic Development Council Silver Award for the revitalization support of The Muse Theater in Historic Downtown Perry. This award recognizes innovative real estate development or reuse projects for the creation of jobs or for increasing the tax base. By demonstrating a measurable and quantitative impact on employment and the tax base, the recipient also serves...



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...



Survey Reveals Housing Needs and Wants in Perry

Survey Reveals Housing Needs and Wants in Perry In February, the City of Perry Economic Development Office conducted a survey asking residential realtors who have buyers looking to purchase in Perry. As Perry grows, developers are reaching out from national and international locations with a desire to build in Perry. The Economic Development Office determined it was beneficial to obtain a general overview of Perry’s housing needs. This information, in turn, can be communicated to...



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



Restaurant Career Fair To Connect With Future Employees

Restaurant Career Fair To Connect With Future Employees The City of Perry will host a Restaurant Career Fair on September 22 to connect local restaurants with their future employees. Participating restaurants include Cracker Barrel, The Swanson, IHOP, Bodega Brew, Waffle House, Domino’s, Chick-Fil-A, Schultze’s, Hazard’s, The Perfect Pear Catering, Sonny’s BBQ, Red Lobster, Houston Lake Country Club, and Wendy’s will be on-site to conduct interviews and help attendees with...



Hotel Deal Signed at Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter

Hotel Deal Signed at Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter A new hotel is coming to the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter. A land lease was signed between LNW Hospitality, a hotel developer, owner, and operator and the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority (GAEA) to construct a new hotel beside the Miller Murphy Howard Building. GAEA Chairman Foster Rhodes and JJ Singh, Director of LNW Hospitality, signed the lease agreement on July 14. The hotel will consist of...



Comprehensive Plan Stakeholder Sessions

Comprehensive Plan Stakeholder Sessions Have an opinion about Perry's future plans? Come tell us about it! We invite you to a Comprehensive Plan Stakeholder Session to discuss future plans for the City of Perry. Economic Development - June 17 Housing - June 21 Future Growth/Land Use - June 24 Civic Life/City Services - June 29 All sessions are at the Perry Events Center (1121 Macon Road, Perry) from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Help us shape the Perry of the future!



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