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Comprehensive Plan Stakeholder Sessions

Comprehensive Plan Stakeholder Sessions Have an opinion about Perry's future plans? Come tell us about it! We invite you to a Comprehensive Plan Stakeholder Session to discuss future plans for the City of Perry. Economic Development - June 17 Housing - June 21 Future Growth/Land Use - June 24 Civic Life/City Services - June 29 All sessions are at the Perry Events Center (1121 Macon Road, Perry) from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Help us shape the Perry of the future!

Posted on Jun 14, 2021

Interfor Invests $30 Million in Expanding Sawmill in Perry

Interfor, a company specializing in forest products and the largest lumber producer in Georgia, announced the company will invest $30 million in expanding theirt sawmill operations in Perry. “We are excited to further invest in the Perry team and community. This operation has a dedicated and proven team of employees with a history of success with upgrade work,” said Vice President of Southern Operations for Interfor Bruce Luxmoore. “The expansion will increase consumption of the...

Posted on May 11, 2021

Nearly $1 Million in Business Tax Credits Awarded Since 2018

Nearly $1 Million in Business Tax Credits Awarded Since 2018 The City of Perry assisted local businesses obtain nearly one million dollars in business tax credits under the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Rural Zone program. The Rural Zone program offers tax credits to eligible businesses for job creation, investment, and building rehabilitation. Since 2018, Perry is one of the state’s most successful Rural Zone communities by creating 100 new jobs and reducing the...

Posted on Feb 4, 2021