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Juveniles Arrested for Vehicle Burglaries at Road Runner Towing

Juveniles Arrested for Vehicle Burglaries at Road Runner Towing On December 7, 2024, Perry Police Officers arrested two juveniles, a 13-year-old male and a 15-year-old male, in connection to 24 vehicle burglaries that occurred over the past month at Road Runner Towing, located at 300 Hampton Court. The arrests followed a burglary in progress reported by an employee of the business around 11:30 a.m. Officers responded quickly and apprehended the juveniles a short distance from the...

Fatal Accident Under Investigation on Lovely Lane

Fatal Accident Under Investigation on Lovely Lane On December 15, 2024, an elderly male tragically lost his life in an accidental motor vehicle incident at a residence in the 1100 block of Lovely Lane. The accident occurred when an elderly family member, attempting to move a vehicle out of the garage, inadvertently shifted the vehicle into drive instead of reverse. The vehicle struck the victim, causing severe injuries. Perry Police Officers and Perry Fire Department personnel...

Work Session Canceled | December 16, 2024

Work Session Canceled | December 16, 2024 The City Council Work Session scheduled for Monday, December 16, is canceled. The upcoming City Council Meeting, slated for December 17, will proceed as scheduled at Perry City Hall, located at 808 Carroll Street. For more information about City Council and regularly scheduled meetings, please click here.

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...

Perry’s Annual Christmas Parade Presents an “Old Fashioned Christmas”

Perry’s Annual Christmas Parade Presents an “Old Fashioned Christmas” The City of Perry is hosting the annual Perry Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. with over seventy-five participants. An Old-Fashioned Christmas in Downtown Perry promises to be a heartwarming and enchanting experience, bringing together the community to celebrate the holiday season with a touch of nostalgia and timeless joy. The parade route begins on General Courtney Hodges...

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

Sweets and Treats Brings Halloween Excitement to Historic Downtown Perry

Sweets and Treats Brings Halloween Excitement to Historic Downtown Perry Historic Downtown Perry invites the community to the annual Sweets and Treats event on October 25 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This free event offers an exciting opportunity for attendees to collect candy and trinkets from downtown merchants and local organizations. Costumes are highly encouraged, as well as your own bag or bucket for treats. Dream a Little Wish Entertainment will feature princesses and...