City of Perry, Georgia: Downtown Development Authority

The Perry Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is a public body created by the City of Perry for the purpose of promoting, for the public good, a climate favorable for the growth of new and existing businesses in our downtown.

The DDA consists of a seven member Board of Directors. These volunteers are appointed to four year terms by the Mayor and City Council and must be taxpayers residing in the City of Perry or owners or operators of a business in the Downtown Development Area and taxpayers residing in Houston County.

Our goal is to have a vibrant and attractive central business district that provides economic opportunities and enhances the quality of life for our citizens. To achieve this, we focus on the following three areas…

§Appearance

§Access Corridors

§Activities for Community Enhancement

The Perry Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is a quasi-governmental entity affiliated with the City of Perry. Goals of the DDA are directed toward planning and management of development and improvement activities, marketing and promotion, business recruitment and retention activities, capital improvements, and administrative costs.

The Perry DDA advocates for downtown, and therefore, can serve as a valuable resource for your business. The DDA supports downtown businesses in terms of : 1) Acting as a liaison with City, County, and State officials on behalf of downtown; 2) Assisting property owners with improvement projects; 3) Funding (entirely or partially) downtown beautification programs (planters, public streetscape improvements, redevelopment of public spaces, etc.); 4) Actively recruiting businesses that complement the business mix and generate pedestrian traffic; 5) Publishing downtown marketing materials; 6) Coordinating and supporting downtown special events to attract people downtown; and 7) Addressing downtown challenges and implementing short-term solutions while considering long-term infrastructure improvements.

The DDA strives to increase traffic and promotion of downtown with programs like the Farmer’s Market and Christmas at the Crossroads. §The DDA strives to enhance the quality of life by improving the physical characteristics of downtown with capital improvement projects like the Garden Park and the Bench Replacement Program.

§The DDA encourages diversity of activities in the downtown with projects like the Perry Arts Center.

The Perry DDA is comprised of a volunteer Board of Directors committed to the improvement and revitalization of downtown Perry. The Board establishes the long term vision and serves to accomplish those defined objectives.

Larry Walker, III, Chairman Walker Insurance (478) 988-8212 (W)	William Jackson, Vice-Chairman Ace Hardware (478) 987-9973 – (W)
Davis Cosey Davis Oil Company (478) 987-2443 Ext. 227 (W)	Carl Lumpkin Lumpkin Shell (478) 987-1989 – (W)
Kim Mullins M & M Construction (478) 987-5970 (W)	Pearlie Dixon (478) 542-2872 (C)
Terre Moody Walker Secretary/Treasurer (478) 988-1223 (H)	Tish Chase Downtown Manager PO Box 2030, Perry GA 31069-6030 (478) 988-2757 (W) Email: perry.dda@perry-ga.gov

Larry Walker, III, Chairman

Terre Moody Walker