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Volunteers Needed For Fall Sports

Volunteers Needed For Fall Sports Perry Leisure Services is looking for volunteers to coach football, soccer, and cheerleading this fall! Do you have the time and commitment? We have the resources! Coaches are provided with tips, drills, supplies, and more to ensure a positive experience. Interested? Contact Leisure Services at 478-988-2860

Plan Houston County!

Plan Houston County! We had an overwhelming response to our Plan Perry survey several weeks ago! Your voice will make an impact on the Perry you experience in the future. Now we want to hear your thoughts about Houston County as a whole. Your answers to 13 questions will enable your county to receive grants, loans, and funding for future growth and development. Survey

Non-Essential City Offices Closed Monday, July 5

Non-Essential City Offices Closed Monday, July 5 All non-essential city offices are closed Monday, July 5 to observe the Independence Day holiday. The Work Session scheduled for this day is also cancelled. Waste Management will continue their regular schedule for trash and recycle pickup. The City will not provide bulk pickup on Monday, July 5.

Perry Selected to Tackle Vacant Properties at Leadership Institute

Perry Selected to Tackle Vacant Properties at Leadership Institute The City of Perry is one of twelve cities across four states that will participate in the 2022 Vacant Property Leadership Institute (VPLI), a training program focused on equipping leaders with the skills to address vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties for the benefit of their communities. The VPLI is a joint initiative of the Center of Community Progress and National League of Cities with support from the Wells...

Youth Summer Football Camp

Youth Summer Football Camp Perry High School Football and Perry Leisure Services is teaming up to host a FREE Youth Football Program beginning July 10. Campers will participate in football drills conducted by Perry High School Football Coaches and Players. This camp provides an excellent opportunity to interact with one of your local high school teams while sharpening your football skills. All skill levels are welcome! July 10 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 5 - 12 years old Athletic...

Energy Loan Available for Energy Efficient Home Improvements

Energy Loan Available for Energy Efficient Home Improvements In August 2010 The City of Perry was awarded a revolving loan grant funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to assist Perry property owners with energy efficiency improvements. To date the loan program has been a success with providing a low interest loan for residential properties. Funding is available for homeowners who are in need of any of the following energy efficient improvements: Additional...

SafeCam Program Partners With Neighborhoods To Solve Crime

SafeCam Program Partners With Neighborhoods To Solve Crime The Perry Police Department has developed a new way to solve neighborhood crimes. The SafeCam Program is designed to work in partnership with citizens who utilize security cameras around their home. The program allows individuals to inform the Perry Police Department about security camera systems at their private residences and local businesses. Participants will complete an online form where the department will maintain a...

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!

Perry Firefighters Rescue Trapped Woman

Perry Firefighters Rescue Trapped Woman In the early morning of June 2, Perry Fire and Emergency Services responded to a structure fire at the Soho Inn on Valley Drive. Responders were advised people might be trapped inside a room. The Perry Police Department also arrived at the building and alerted other occupants about the fire. They provided support to ensure other rooms were empty. Perry firefighters from Rescue 1 and Engine 1 began their efforts to extinguish the fire. Tower 1...

Fall Sports Registration Begins June 14

The City of Perry Leisure Services Department will begin registration for Fall sports on June 14 and continue through July 16. The following sports are offered this Fall: Youth Football – Ages 5-12 years old ($110 participation fee) Youth Cheerleading – Ages 4-8 and 9-12 ($50 participation fee) Soccer – Ages 3 & 4 ($50 participation fee), Ages 5 & 6 ($50 participation fee), and Ages 8 & up ($75 participation fee) Perry residency is not required. Only Perry residents receive...

COVID-19 Vaccination Event

Houston Healthcare and The City of Perry are coming together to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to the Perry community. Saturday, June 12th From 8am-1pm Perry Events Center 1121 Macon Road Perry, GA The Pfizer vaccine will be provided to anyone 12 or older. Everyone is invited to come by to take advantage of the FREE health screenings for blood pressure and blood glucose, the food trucks that will be on-site, and a Teddy Bear Clinic for the younger children. (Let your little one...

Work Sessions Relocated to Council Chambers

As of June 1, 2021 Perry City Council work sessions will be held in the Council Chambers at Perry City Hall (1211 Washington Street, Perry). Council meetings will continue to be held at the Perry Events Center (1121 Macon Road, Perry).