While State Routes in Houston County, and the City of Perry, are maintained by the Georgia Department of Transportation, the City provides its own street maintenance to those roads which are not designated as Georgia State Routes. The Perry Public Works Department handles all repairs, patching, cleaning, painting, paving contracts and mowing of medians. Contact the Department of Public Works at (478) 988-2729.

Street Lights

The street lights in the City of Perry are maintained by the local Georgia Power Company Office. To report outages please call (478) 987-2233.

Roadway Debris & Street Sweeping

The Public Works Department is responsible for clearing all debris from public roadways. This includes litter as well as major obstructions such as fallen tree limbs and accident debris. The crews maintain the streets regularly for routine sweeping. To report debris removal please contact our office at (478) 988-2729 by e-mail at public.works@perry-ga.gov.

Roadway Signals and Signs

The Public Works Department is responsible for the installation and maintenance of all public city street signs. All traffic signage on State Highways are maintained by the local Georgia Department of Transportation.  The traffic lights in the City of Perry are maintained by the local Georgia Department of Transportation Office. To report outages  and malfunctioning signals, please call (478) 988-6700. All traffic signals are installed and maintained in accordance with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

Asphalt Patching

The Public Works Department is responsible for all asphalt patching and pothole repairs to public roadways and parking lots. The City is not responsible for fixing potholes in pavement located on private roadways and other private property such as shopping center parking lots. Patching or pothole problems in public areas can be reported by contacting our office at (478) 988-2729 by e-mail at public.works@perry-ga.gov..

Sidewalks

Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Maintenance
The Public Works Department is responsible for installing and maintaining all public sidewalks, to include curb and gutter. Minor concrete repairs and replacements are funded through the Public Works Operating Budget with major projects funded through the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Expansions
The Public Works Department coordinates all curb, gutter, and sidewalk expansion projects. These projects are funded through the Capital Improvements Program. Concrete expansion projects are usually installed by the Public Works Department however may be contracted out to private firms on a case by case basis.

Cost Share Concrete Installations
The Public Works Department also performs minor concrete expansion projects on a cost share basis for smaller projects not normally included in the City's Capital Improvements Program (CIP) for reasons of project size and/or priority. An example of a typical cost share project would include the installation of curb and gutter, including a driveway apron, for several residents along a public street. Public Works crews will perform all of the work and residents will only pay the actual costs for the materials required. Cost share concrete installations are funded through the Public Works Operating Budget; therefore, the number of projects performed during the year is limited.

To inquire about a cost share project, contact our office at (478) 988-2729 by e-mail at public.works@perry-ga.gov.

Storm Drainage

The Public Works Department is responsible for installation and maintenance of all public storm drainage systems. Public storm drainage systems include storm sewers, catch basins, yard inlets, drainage ditches, and holding ponds. Storm drainage systems are cleared of obstructions on a regular basis with critical areas inspected and cleared before major storms. Minor extensions to the City's storm sewer system are funded through the Public Works Operating Budget with major projects funded through the City's Capital Improvements Program (CIP).

To report a storm drain obstruction, contact our office at (478) 988-2729.