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Mayor and Council Recognize Perry's 200th Birthday Celebration

Mayor and Council recognized Perry’s 200th Birthday at the first Council Meeting of the year. Perry, Georgia, founded in 1824, was named after War of 1812 hero Oliver Hazard Perry, and it was the first municipality in Houston County. Boasting an industrial past, Perry's population surged after Interstate 75's completion in the 1960s. In 1990, it became a regional agriculture center with the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter. Today, Perry's historic downtown, a vibrant hub,...



John Alexander Simpson Honored at Council Meeting

John Alexander Simpson Honored at Council Meeting John Alexander Simpson III, along with his family, were honored at the October 17, 2023 council meeting by Mayor Randall Walker. The proclamation reads: Whereas, The City of Perry is pleased to extend special recognition to John Alexander Simpson, III on the anniversary of his birth, September 20, 1954; and Whereas, John Alexander Simpson, III celebrated his 69th birthday with a gathering of his family and friends on September 22, 2023;...



Mayor & Council Recognize Larry Walker For Public Service

Mayor & Council Recognize Larry Walker For Public Service Perry native, Larry Walker, was recognized by Perry Mayor and Council for his leadership and authority in the legal and political fields in our community. Mayor Walker stated, “I proclaim the City’s profound appreciation and recognition of Larry Walker for his dedicated commitment to the citizens of Perry. I extend my personal best wishes upon his retirement of nearly six decades of public service and for continued success...



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