Middle Georgia Community Action Agency Offering Heating Assistance
Posted on Nov 16, 2023
Police News
Pine Needle Park Inclusive Playground Grand Opening
City leaders and community partners celebrated the grand opening of Pine Needle Park's inclusive playground on November 14! The inclusive playground was made possible through a generous donation by the James E. Worrall Foundation and works to cement the Foundation’s and City’s commitment to inclusivity and opportunities for all. The Worrall Foundation contributed $35,000 to the City of Perry for the purchase and installation of accessible playground equipment at Pine Needle Park....
Posted on Nov 14, 2023
Perry Police Department Responds to Involuntary Manslaughter Incident
UPDATE - November 13, 2023 | 3:06 PM On November 10th, 2023, at around 10 P.M. the Perry Police Department responded to 610 Marsha Drive in reference to a shooting. Responding officers found an unresponsive 13-year-old female inside the residence with a gunshot wound to the neck. The victim was transported to Perry Hospital by Houston County EMS, where she succumbed to her injury. The investigation into the circumstances of the shooting revealed that the shooting was not intentional. A...
Posted on Nov 13, 2023
Perry Police Department Responds to Armed Robbery/Aggravated Assault
On November 4th, 2023, at around 6:00 A.M. the Perry Police Department responded to 1602 Sam Nunn Blvd, Quality Inn in reference to a personal armed robbery. Officer arrived on scene and learned that a black male had entered the two victim’s hotel room brandishing a handgun and demanding money. There were no injuries reported by any of the victims. The offender, later identified as Willie Harris Jr, B/M 54 years of age, from Montezuma, Georgia fled the scene in one of the victims 2019...
Posted on Nov 6, 2023
Temporary Impacts to Rotary Centennial Park
The Georgia Department of Transportation, along with the City of Perry and the Federal Highway Administration, will be replacing the bridge on SR 7/SR 127/US 41 over Big Indian Creek. Within the immediate vicinity of the proposed project area is Creekwood Park and Splashpad that is connected to the Rotary Centennial Park via a walking trail that runs beneath the subject bridge. Due to safety and construction concerns, the portion of the trail located directly underneath the proposed...
Posted on Oct 30, 2023
Perry Points Texting Service Currently Down
Our Perry Points vendor is in the process of updating their system, and as a result, the texting service is temporarily unavailable. We will notify users with a text alert once the system is back in operation. Not sure what Perry Points is? Using text messaging, you can quickly get answers to your questions, find information on various City services, send a message to staff, and sign up for text message notifications. Text Alert Categories Include: Public Works News City...
Posted on Oct 26, 2023
CASE CLOSED | Arrest Made In Scam Incident
The Perry Police Department conducted a covert operation resulting in the arrest of Gurdev Singh, resident of Stockton, California and citizen of India. The investigation revealed that Singh was involved in the attempted theft of more than $180,000.00 from an elderly Perry couple. Singh is currently being held at the Houston County Detention Center for Criminal Attempt to Commit Theft by Deception and Exploitation of Elder Persons. If you have any information regarding this case or...
Posted on Oct 20, 2023
Mr. Nathaniel Shearer Awarded Good Samaritan Award
In the early hours of September 21st, 2023, Mr. Nathaniel “Nate” Shearer was on his way to work at Gilmer Warehouse when he decided to make a quick stop at Circle K on Sam Nunn Blvd. Shearer planned to simply purchase items to begin his day. What he did not expect was to interrupt a violent armed assault against an unsuspecting woman in the parking lot. Upon turning into the parking lot, Shearer observed a male attacking a young lady, who was lying on her back attempting to defend...
Posted on Oct 18, 2023
Water Disruption | Longhorn Trail Area - Advisory Lifted
Update – Advisory Lifted Water Disruption | Longhorn Trail A contractor damaged a water main in the Longhorn Trail area. This will cause water disruption in the area. A Boil Water Advisory will be in effect when water service returns. More information will be provided once available. Receive text alerts straight to your smartphone by texting “HELLO” to (888) 49-PERRY (73779), click on the link, subscribe to "Public Works News" and "Boil Water Advisories" to register.
Posted on Oct 16, 2023
2023-2024 Youth Basketball Registration Now Open
Registration for the 2023-2024 Youth Basketball season is NOW OPEN! Age Groups: • 3-4 | Instructional Basketball • 5-6 | Co-Ed • 7-8 | Co-Ed • 9-10 | Boys • 9-12 | Girls • 11-12 | Boys Fees: $49 - Ages 3-6 $103 - Ages 7 & Up To register, click here. For more information, call 478-988-2860.
Posted on Oct 2, 2023
City of Perry Trick-Or-Treating Hours
It's time to bring out the Halloween treats! The City of Perry will observe Trick or Treat on Tuesday, October 31 from 6 - 8 P.M.
Posted on Oct 2, 2023
City Council Work Session Canceled for October 2, 2023
The City Council Work Session scheduled for Monday, October 2 is canceled. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 3 at 6:00 p.m. at Perry City Hall (808 Carroll Street). For more information about City Council and regularly scheduled meetings, please click here.
Posted on Sep 29, 2023