City of Perry Receives Award for Revitalization Support of The Muse Theater The City of Perry was awarded the International Economic Development Council Silver Award for the revitalization support of The Muse Theater in Historic Downtown Perry. This award recognizes innovative real estate development or reuse projects for the creation of jobs or for increasing the tax base. By demonstrating a measurable and quantitative impact on employment and the tax base, the recipient also serves...

Economic Development Brief – August 2022

City of Perry Receives Designation as Broadband Ready Community The City of Perry was designated as a “Broadband Ready Community” by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs earlier this week. A “Broadband Ready Community” exhibits collaboration and innovation by identifying broadband as essential infrastructure in furthering the community. “The City of Perry’s Broadband Ready designation demonstrates we are embracing technology and recognize this infrastructure is...

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Survey Reveals Housing Needs and Wants in Perry In February, the City of Perry Economic Development Office conducted a survey asking residential realtors who have buyers looking to purchase in Perry. As Perry grows, developers are reaching out from national and international locations with a desire to build in Perry. The Economic Development Office determined it was beneficial to obtain a general overview of Perry’s housing needs. This information, in turn, can be communicated to...

Economic Development Brief – December 2021

Lunch & Learn Educates Business and Property Owners The Downtown Development Authority hosted a Lunch and Learn for current and prospective business and property owners in Perry's Downtown District. Participants learned about the variety of incentives and financial opportunities through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and through the City for building a business in Historic Downtown Perry. Learn more about the programs: Facade Grants Revolving Loan Fund Rural Zone