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Special Election Called For District 2 Post 2 Council Seat

Special Election Called For District 2 Post 2 Council Seat A special election for the office of City Council, District 2, Post 2, to fill the vacancy created by the expiration of Joy Peterson’s term on December 31, 2023 was officially called by the Perry City Council on February 6, 2024. Due to no qualified canidates to be added to the ballot for the General Election for the seat of Council Member for District 2, Post 2 held on November 7, 2023, a special election is required to fill...

Public Notice | CALEA Public Comment Portal

Public Notice The Houston County Communications Division is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®). This accreditation requires that for at least 60 days each year, the public has access to the CALEA Public Comment Portal. The purpose of this portal is to receive comments regarding an agency’s compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the service community, delivery of public safety services and overall candidacy for...

Leisure Services Announces James E. Worrall Scholarship Fund

Leisure Services Announces James E. Worrall Scholarship Fund Perry Leisure Services announces the establishment of the James E. Worrall Foundation Scholarship Fund to provide a $25 registration fee discount for youth participating in Perry Leisure Services activities. In November 2023, the James E. Worrall Foundation generously donated $5,000 to Perry Leisure Services to help make this scholarship fund possible. Scholarships are only available while funds last. Each qualifying...

Perry Fire Hosts Coffee & Conversation

Perry Fire Hosts Coffee & Conversation Start your day on February 1, 2024 with City of Perry Fire & Emergency Services with a cup of coffee and the chance to ask the burning questions you always had about the fire department.

Perry Leisure Services Hosts Perry Rec Day At The Pit

Perry Leisure Services is hosting "Perry Rec Day At The Pit" January 20, 2024, at Perry High School. All youth that participate in Perry Leisure Services athletics can wear their jersey to any of the 4 games between Perry High School and Peach County High School and get in for free. JV Girls - 11:00 A.M. JV Boys - 12:30 P.M. Varsity Girls - 2:00 P.M. Varsity Boys - 3:30 P.M. Cash will be accepted at the door, or you can purchase tickets in advance through GoFan.

ESG Operations Frank Satterfield Wastewater Treatment Plant Presented with 3 Awards by the Georgia Association of Water Professionals

The ESG Operations Frank Satterfield Wastewater Treatment Plant was presented with 3 awards by the Georgia Association of Water Professionals at the January 16 Council Meeting. These awards include the Laboratory QA/QC Award, CCR Competition Award, and the WEF Safety Award. The Laboratory QA/QC Award encourages the professional advancement of laboratories within Georgia. The process provides an avenue for peers to exchange ideas, circulate technical expertise, and offer productive...

Perry Named to Georgia Placemaking Collaborative

Perry Named to Georgia Placemaking Collaborative The Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) and the Georgia Cities Foundation (GCF) named the City of Perry as a firt-year community in the Georgia Placemaking Collaborative’s 2024 program. The collaborative is a two-year program that seeks to bring or restore prosperity through the creation of a community placemaking strategy. The stratgies capitalize on local assets to creat health, appealing, and unique places for people to live, work,...

Prevent Your Pipes From Freezing During Cold Weather

A slight but steady stream of water through faucets during prolonged cold spells can help prevent pipes from freezing. Learn more about how to properly drip your water faucet by clicking here.

Water Disruption/Boil Water Advisory LIFTED | Hawks Nest Drive Area

UPDATE: January 14, 2024 | 8:00 AM Water Disruption/Boil Water Advisory for Hawks Nest Drive Area is lifted. Residents may resume normal water service. Water Disruption/Boil Water Advisory | Hawks Nest Drive Area (January 12, 2024 | 7:37 a.m.) Crews are working to repair a water main in the area of Hawks Nest Drive and Ferruginous Court. This will cause water disruption for an unknown amount of time. A Boil Water Advisory will be in effect when water service returns. Updates...

Perry Council Appoints Leisure Services Director

Perry Council Appoints Leisure Services Director Perry Mayor and Council appointed Curtis Coates III as the City’s Leisure Services Director during the January 2, 2024, Council meeting. Mr. Coates will serve as the driving force behind providing the community with opportunities that enhance their physical, social, and emotional well-being. His role spans a wide spectrum, from strategy and organization to overseeing staff, implementing initiatives, and assessing their impact. Born...

Perry University Registration Open for 2024

Perry University Registration Open for 2024 The annual Perry University program is accepting applications for the Class of 2024. The deadline to apply is January 16, 2024. This free, interactive program is an opportunity for Perry residents and business owners to learn more about their local government and how to be an active and engaged community member. Participants will learn about City leadership and government, economic and community development, quality of life, essential...

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,...