City of Perry Celebrated with 2025 Visionary Award

The City of Perry is proud to announce its recognition as a recipient of the 2025 Visionary City Award. This honor is granted by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) in collaboration with Georgia Trend Magazine.

This award celebrates the city’s Natural Gas Grant Program. The program has bolstered the city’s economic growth by supporting local entrepreneurship and revitalizing its historic downtown district by attracting locally-owned restaurants.

This initiative underscores Perry’s commitment to fostering a thriving business community.

Larry Hanson, CEO and Executive Director of GMA, stated, "Perry’s Natural Gas Grant Program is a testament to innovative economic development. By supporting small businesses, Perry has transformed its downtown into a thriving community hub, exemplifying the power of local government in fostering growth."

For more information, contact City of Perry Main Street Manager, Alicia Hartley, at Alicia.Hartley@perry-ga.gov or (478) 988-2730.