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Perry Awarded Over One Million Dollars for Housing Rehabilitation

Perry Awarded Over One Million Dollars for Housing Rehabilitation The City of Perry was awarded over one million dollars in grants by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs earlier this month. Perry received the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $686,926 and the Community Home Investment Program (CHIP) grant in the amount of $400,000. The CDBG is a federally funded block grant to states that focus on benefiting low to moderate-income people by...

Coffee, Cars, and Cops

Coffee, Cars, and Cops is used to build meaningful connections and relationships with the Perry Police Department and the Perry community. Join the Perry Police Department on Saturday, November 12 from 8:30 – 11 A.M. at Starbucks on Perry Parkway (277 Perry Parkway) for a cup of coffee as you stroll through the vehicles that local police have on display for everyone to enjoy! For more information, please contact Cpl. Reynolds at terry-reynolds@perry-ga.gov. Thank you to Jeff...

Historic Downtown Perry To Host Annual Sweets and Treats Event

Historic Downtown Perry To Host Annual Sweets and Treats Event Historic Downtown Perry invites participants to the annual Sweets and Treats event on October 28 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their best Halloween costumes as they collect candy and trinkets from participating downtown merchants and outside organizations. Participants can enter from any side of the event footprint. There is not a designated starting or end point. A map of downtown...

Training Chief Recognized For Completion of Georgia Chief Fire Officer Program

The Georgia Chief Fire Officer program was developed by the Georgia Fire Chiefs Association to ensure that Georgia Fire Departments have qualified, credentialed, and professional leaders and managers overseeing their departments and personnel. This week, another one of our own was presented with his certificate of completion. Congratulations to our Training Chief, Charles Mundy, on his successful completion of this program! This is another example of our department’s commitment to...

Early Voting Information

Early voting begins October 17, 2022 at the Houston County Board of Elections Office. The Houston County Board of Elections Office is located at 2030 Kings Chapel Road in Perry. Click on the photo for more information.

Creekwood Splashpad Closure for 2022

The Creekwood Splashpad's last day for the 2022 season will be October 16.

Proposed U.S. EPA Brownfield Cleanup Project Community Meeting

Date: November 2, 2022 Time: 12:00 to 1:00 PM Meeting Location: Perry City Hall, Council Chambers, 1211 Washington Street, Perry GA 031069 The City of Perry is applying for a FY2023 EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant to assist in the environmental remediation of the former Stanley Assemblage, located at 1107 Macon Road in Perry. The goal of this meeting is to inform the community regarding of the following factors or initiatives: The intent of the City to apply for EPA cleanup...

City of Perry Trick-or-Treating Hours for 2022

The City of Perry will observe official trick-or-treating hours on Monday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Firefighters and Citizens Receive Life Safe Award

Firefighters and Citizens Receive Life Safe Award In July, Perry Fire and Emergency Services (PFES) responded to a call regarding a reported person down at Planet Fitness in Perry. When crews arrived, they found an unresponsive female laying on the floor inside the facility. Perry Fire Lieutenant Gerald Michel and his son, D’Andre Brisson, were at the gym off-duty witnessed the woman collapse and immediately went to assist her. The woman was not breathing or had a pulse. The men...

Sewer Master Plan Earns Community Achievement Award

Sewer Master Plan Earns Community Achievement Award The Georgia Association of Zoning Administrators awarded the City of Perry with the 2022 Community Achievement Award for the City’s Sewer Master Plan. As the City of Perry continues to grow quickly, averaging about 500 new single-family residential units per year, there was a need to develop a Sewer Master Plan to help plan the necessary, significant improvements to the City’s system. “The Perry Sewer Master Plan is an...

City of Perry Soliciting Artwork for Black History Month Art Contest

City of Perry Soliciting Artwork for Black History Month Art Contest The City of Perry is hosting a free Black History Month art contest to showcase local art on banners as part of the annual Black History Month banner project in February 2023. The mission of the City of Perry's Black History Month celebration is to connect all citizens with knowledge and reflection on the varied accomplishments of our African American community. To submit artwork to the City of Perry for...

“80’s All Nite” Closes Out This Year’s Food Truck Friday Events

“80’s All Nite” Closes Out This Year’s Food Truck Friday Events The final Food Truck Friday of the year is scheduled for Friday, September 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in Historic Downtown Perry. “80’s All Nite” is this month’s theme. Attendees are encouraged to wear their best 80’s inspired outfits. This event features more than 20 food and beverage vendors, live entertainment from Echospeed, and free family activities. Carroll, Ball, and Jernigan Streets...