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Red, White, and Blues SOLD OUT

Our free Red, White, and Blues concert on July 3rd featuring the Georgia Big Band is sold out! To be added to the event waitlist or to return your tickets that you no longer intend to use, please visit: https://perry-ga.gov/red-white-and-blues-july-3-waitlist-ticket-return Protect yourself from online scams! As a reminder, all tickets are free and have no cash value or resale value. If you see someone trying to sell their tickets, please report their account as spam.

The City of Perry's Downtown Disco To Take Place in August

As the City of Perry's newest event, the Downtown Disco promises to be an evening filled with illuminated fun with glow in the dark EVERYTHING - bubbles, Gellyball, and more! So don your dancing shoes and bring your glow sticks, cause it is time to boogie! Inside the Perry Event Center (1121 Macon Road) enjoy a free Silent Disco, black lights, and a photo booth to capture the glowing memories with your friends and family! Outdoors on the lawn, enjoy live entertainment with The Macon...

Citizen Financial Report Fiscal Year 2021 Now Available

Citizen Financial Report Fiscal Year 2021 Now Available This guide gives a comprehensive look at where the City of Perry spent money, revenue streams, and highlights during the 2021 fiscal year. Printed copies are available at City Hall, the Perry Events Center, and the James E. Worrall Center at Rozar Park. View Report

City of Perry Expands Perry Points Service

City of Perry Expands Perry Points Service The City of Perry announces the addition of two new features to Perry Points, its text messaging platform that launched in January to support the city’s customer service efforts. In addition to the existing text service, Perry Points will now be accessible on the city’s website, www.perry-ga.gov. Residents can also submit service requests or report issues to the city with Perry Points. With Perry Points, residents can quickly and easily...

Food Truck Friday is Back On July 15

Calling all foodies! Grab your calendars and save the date for Food Truck Friday | Rock The Ribbon Night on Friday, July 15! All ribbons are special, let’s reflect and pause! Wear the color or ribbon that reflects your special cause! Invite your friends and family to join us in Historic Downtown Perry as we celebrate Rock The Ribbon Night, featuring more than 20 food and beverage vendors, live entertainment from Cash’s Juke Joint, and free family activities including Bubbles...

Part of Main Street to be Closed Until Further Notice Due to Construction

Part of Main Street to be Closed Until Further Notice Due to Construction PLEASE NOTE: All businesses on Main Street are accessible during this road closure. Main Street will be closed today, June 15th, until further notice due to construction. This construction is taking place in preparation for a shift in traffic flow. You can refer back to the City of Perry’s social media and website for updates on this construction.

Perry Fire Obtains EMS Agency License

Perry Fire Obtains EMS Agency License Perry Fire & Emergency Services received the EMS Agency License from the Georgia Department of Public Health, Office of EMS, and Trauma as a licensed Medical First Responder Agency. For many years, our department has provided medical care for our citizens through a partnership with Houston Healthcare. Medical responses are a large part of our operation and obtaining this certification is a way for our department to enhance and ensure that...

Perry Presents SOLD OUT

All tickets have been claimed for our free Perry Presents event on June 24th! If you wish to be added to the waitlist or to return your tickets, head over to: https://perry-ga.gov/perry-presents-june-24th-waitlist... Protect yourself from online scams: As a reminder, all tickets are FREE and have no cash value or resale value. If you see anyone attempting to sell their tickets, please report them to: anya.turpin@perry-ga.gov For more information on upcoming events, visit...

City of Perry Celebrates Juneteenth

The City of Perry will recognize Juneteenth with the 2nd annual Freedom Day Festival on Saturday, June 18 at Rozar Park from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. Featuring food trucks, a variety of vendors, live entertainment on two stages, and much more, our FREE Juneteenth Freedom Day Festival promises to be an event that the entire family will enjoy! Additional free activities include:...

Perry Presents Returns for 2022 Season

Perry Presents Returns for 2022 Season The City of Perry will host the Perry Presents music festival at Heritage Oaks Park on Friday, June 24 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. People of all ages are encouraged to come and enjoy live music on the lawn by the Josh Gilbert Band from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. DJ Master T spinning a variety of hits from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Vendors will be onsite selling food, beverages, and dessert options. “Perry Presents is the perfect way to start...

Open Streets Perry Provides Unique Downtown Experience

Open Streets, Perry’s newest event, will take place in Historic Downtown Perry on Friday, June 3 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Open Streets Perry is a unique event that brings the community together as our downtown streets are closed to cars and open to the public – turning strangers into neighbors and neighbors into friends! Think of Open Streets Perry as an epic free block party hosted in the heart of Historic Downtown Perry! The streets of Historic Downtown...

Holiday Trash Pickup Schedule (week of May 30, 2022)

Holiday Trash Pickup Schedule (week of May 30, 2022) Residential, Commercial, and Recycling pickup will run one day behind schedule. Yard debris and bulk waste pickup will run the normal route except for Monday. Those with normal Monday pickups will be picked up throughout the week.