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City of Perry Declares Local State of Emergency

The City of Perry declared a local state of emergency at a special called council meeting on March 20, 2020. The declaration states “the city of Perry has experienced an event of critical significance as a result of COVID-19…in the judgement of the Mayor of the City of Perry, there exist emergency circumstances located in the city limits of Perry, Georgia requiring extraordinary and immediate corrective actions for the protection of health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the...

All City of Perry Facilities Closed to Walk-In Service

In response to the evolving situation regarding COVID-19, the City of Perry will be making modifications to our daily operations until further notice. Perry City Hall: Closed to the public. Utility payments may be made over the phone or online. Payments may be made at our kiosk located in the City Hall parking lot. Credit, debit, money orders, and checks are accepted. Customer Service may be reached at 478-988-2754. Please visit https://www.perry-ga.gov/customer-service/. Perry...

March 12 Council Meeting Streamed Live

All Pre-Council Meetings are cancelled until further notice. There are two ways to connect with tonight’s council meeting… Watch on the City of Perry’s Facebook page. Listen by calling (425) 436-6367. Use access code 850369.

City of Perry Events Cancelled Through April

The City of Perry is committed to the safety and well-being of citizens and visitors. At a special called meeting on March 12 Mayor and Council made the decision to cancel all City of Perry events through April 2020. This action came after careful consideration of Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health, and our Emergency Management Agency guidelines and the recommended practices of social separation. Events affected include: • Perry International...

Work Session Cancelled for March 16, 2020

Customer Service Department Closed to Walk-Ins

Our Customer Service Department is closed to walk-ins but here other ways to make your payments! Over the phone: Credit and debit cards accepted by calling 478-988-2754 or 866-230-5760 (24 hours per day). Cash payments may be made at our kiosk located in the City Hall parking lot. Credit, debit, money orders and checks are accepted.

The Swanson Receives Rave Reviews

The Telegraph & macon.com reporters Justin Baxley and Jenna Eason experienced the Southern Dining Experience of The Swanson! Great food, excellence service, and southern charm…that’s what #WhereGeorgiaComesTogether is all about! Check out their review at https://www.macon.com/…/positively-fo…/article240657676.html.

Energy Loan Program

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 insulation Attic Radiant Barrier Central Air Conditioning Systems...

City of Perry Water Facility Awarded Top Honors

The City of Perry water facility received three state awards from the Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) in recognition of outstanding water and wastewater services. The City contracts with ESG Operations, Inc. in the provision of water and wastewater services. The citizens of Perry can be confident in the water services they receive. Three GAWP awards were given at the February 18 council meeting. The George W. Burke, Jr. Facility Safety Award in recognition of...

District 2 Open House Event | February 24

Meet your District 2 representatives! Council Members Joy Peterson and Robert Jones will host an open house event for their constituents on Monday, February 24 at Matt Arthur Elementary School beginning at 6:30 p.m. The District 2 Open House will be an interactive experience for attendees with district specific information and the chance to learn about Perry services. Perry residents can find which district they live in with our online database located at...

Perry Main Street Program Named Georgia Main Street of the Month

The City of Perry’s Main Street Program is Georgia Main Street’s “Main Street of the Month” in February. “Historic Downtown Perry has been a Classic Main Street Community since 2014. Over the last six years, we have experienced monumental growth and change that has not only diversified our business mix downtown, but our community as a whole. Our downtown, with the support of our leadership and the assistance and resources provided by the Georgia Main Street Program, is home to...

Boil Water Advisory LIFTED | 200-Block of Winsted Court

UPDATE – The boil water advisory issued for the 200-block of Winsted Court is now lifted. ——— Damage to a water main in the 200-block of Winsted Court is causing water pressure to drop to dangerously low levels. A potential health hazard may exist in these areas of zero pressure from backflow and/or back-siphonage of water of unknown quality into the water distribution system. In order to protect the public from a potential health hazard, all citizens that have experienced...