Holly Wharton Appointed City of Perry Economic Development Director

Perry Mayor and Council appointed Holly Wharton as the City’s Economic Development Director during their December 20, 2022, council meeting.

Mrs. Wharton will spearhead the continued efforts of ensuring Perry is a quality community in which to conduct business and an attractive community in which to grow or locate a new business.

She previously served as the City of Perry’s Community Planner. Before coming to work in Perry, she was a Government Services Specialist at the Middle Georgia Regional Commission. She assisted local governments in the middle Georgia area with planning, grant writing and administration, economic development, and other public administration projects.

“I am very excited to serve the City of Perry as the Economic Development Director,” says Wharton. “Perry is a growing city with great quality of life amenities and a strong business community. I’m thankful to have the opportunity to showcase where Georgia comes together.”

For more information, contact Mrs. Wharton at 478-206-1397 or Holly.Wharton@perry-ga.gov.