City of Perry Moves Forward with Phase 2 of Sadie Heights Flood Mitigation Project The City of Perry is moving forward with Phase 2 of the Sadie Heights/Stonegate Trail Flood Mitigation Project, an effort designed to reduce flooding in the affected neighborhoods. Following an extensive evaluation of potential solutions, the City selected a design to maximize flood-level reductions while meeting environmental permitting requirements. Phase 1, which included replacing culverts...

City of Perry Welcomes Justin Kilgore as Community Development Director Justin Kilgore joins the City of Perry as Director of Community Development, bringing extensive experience in local government leadership and community planning. Kilgore most recently served as Planning Manager for El Paso County, Colorado. His previous roles include city administrator and manager appointments, senior planning and development positions, and leadership in grants and procurement. His background...

Fire Hydrant Flushing Continues Across Perry | Week of October 26, 2026 City of Perry Fire & Emergency Services crews will continue routine fire hydrant flushing throughout the community the week of October 26, 2026. Due to call volume and other operational obligations, crews were unable to complete flushing in all previously scheduled areas last week. Flushing will continue in those areas this week, along with additional locations. During flushing, water customers in affected areas...

Three Siblings Arrested Following Shots Fired Incident in Kathleen On 10/22/2026 at 08:41 AM, Perry Police Officers and detectives responded to a report of shots fired at 124 Pearl Moss Lane in Kathleen. The preliminary investigation indicates that a verbal altercation between the siblings escalated into a physical confrontation involving knives and the discharge of a firearm. All three individuals were arrested on charges of aggravated assault related to family violence. Investigators...

Right-of-Way Work Scheduled Throughout Perry Right-of-way utility work is scheduled at various locations throughout the City of Perry beginning November 1, 2026, and continuing through March 2027. An additional phase is expected to begin in December 2026 and continue through April 2027. Work locations include: Airport Road Extension, Country Club Road, Houston Lake Road, Keith Drive, Kings Chapel, Main Street, Northside Road, St. Patrick's Drive, Valley Drive, and numerous...

Fire Hydrant Flushing Scheduled Across Perry | Week of October 19, 2026 City of Perry Fire & Emergency Services crews will conduct routine fire hydrant flushing throughout the community the week of October 19, 2026. During flushing, water customers in affected areas may experience temporary discoloration. If this occurs, residents are advised to run their water for a few minutes until it clears. This list will be updated as additional areas are scheduled for the week of October 19,...

City of Perry to Reissue Some Tax Bills for Application of Grant Credits The City of Perry will mail replacement tax bills where the Homeowner Tax Relief Grant (HTRG) was inadvertently excluded on some tax bills. After reviewing the tax bills, the City found that some eligible accounts did not receive the Homeowner Tax Relief Grant credit. Those accounts are being corrected, and a replacement bill is being mailed. We expect replacement bills to be received by October 31, 2026. Tax...

Reefer Safety Training Brings Critical Lessons to First Responders Chief Rodney Wiggins of Greene County Fire Rescue developed the course following the line-of-duty death of Greene County Battalion Chief Chris Eddy on September 4, 2024. Chief Eddy was responding to a fire involving a refrigerated tractor-trailer, commonly known as a “reefer,” when the heavily insulated container experienced a catastrophic over-pressurization explosion. The trailer was carrying non-hazardous frozen...

2026 Fire Safety Poster Contest | Be a Fire Safety Hero in Your Everyday Life! The City of Perry Fire & Emergency Services Department invites all City of Perry third graders to showcase their artistic talent and commitment to fire safety by participating in the 8th annual Fire Safety Poster Contest. The 2026 theme is “Be a Fire Safety Hero in Your Everyday Life!” A winner and a runner-up will be awarded based on creativity for the theme. The winner and runner-up will receive a...

Perry Police Department to Host Women's Firearm Safety Class and Senior Citizens’ Firearms Safety Class in November 2026 Overview of Classes: Senior Citizens’ Firearm Safety Class – November 3 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM | FREE (Range time for the course will be on November 7, from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.) Women’s Firearm Safety Class – November 5 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM | FREE (Range time for the course will be on November 7, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.) Each class will provide participants with...

Perry Fire Department’s Train Like a Firefighter Event Returns September 19 The Perry Fire Department invites the community to experience what it takes to be a firefighter during Train Like a Firefighter on September 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Davis Farm Fire Station 2 (150 Commodore Drive). Participants will take on the department’s physical agility test, completing seven skill stations that reflect real firefighter training: Stair Climb Hose Hoist Keiser Sled Rescue...

Boil Water Advisory LIFTED | WF Ragin Drive Area August 6, 2026 | 8:40 PM The boil water advisory is lifted. Customers may continue using water as normal. -------------- Boil Water Advisory | WF Ragin Drive Area August 4, 2026 | 4:17 PM Boil Water Advisory | WF Ragin Drive Area If you experienced a water disruption or low water pressure in the WF Ragin Drive area, you are under a boil water advisory. A potential health hazard may exist due to the loss of water...