Perry Launches “Cans for Kindness” to Support Families Impacted by Government Shutdown Businesses across Perry are uniting to support community members affected by the government shutdown through a special initiative called Cans for Kindness – Shop Small. Give Big. From November 10–21, shoppers can bring five canned goods to any participating business and receive 10% off their purchase. All donated items will go toward helping local families and individuals in need during this...

City of Perry Hosts Job Fair for Local Job Seekers and Employers The City of Perry is hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 2:00–6:00 p.m. at the Perry Events Center (1121 Macon Road). The event will connect local employers with job seekers ready to start or advance their careers. Businesses from across the Perry area will be on-site with information about current openings and opportunities for professional growth. “This event is designed to benefit both our...

Perry’s Business Blueprint: A Clear Path for Local Entrepreneurs Starting a business can feel like standing at the base of a mountain without a map. You know there’s a way up, but the trailheads aren’t marked and you’re not sure what gear you need. Perry’s Business Blueprint closes that gap. This free, self-paced online platform helps local entrepreneurs, whether at the “idea stage” or already operating - turn ambition into action. It offers short video modules, a...

Northside Drive: A Plan in Action When the City of Perry adopted the Northside Drive Small Area Plan, the vision was clear, extend the magic of Historic Downtown Perry into one of its most visible corridors. Today, that vision is already becoming reality. Connecting Downtown to Northside Drive The plan focuses on four key areas: connectivity and walkability, public spaces and beautification, design and character, and extending the downtown experience. By listening to business and...

City of Perry to Host "Precision Agriculture" Speaker Series Featuring UGA Grand Farm Initiative The City of Perry’s Technology and Entrepreneurship Advisory Board will host a special speaker series titled “Precision Agriculture: University of Georgia (UGA) Grand Farm Comes to Perry” on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Go Fish Education Center (1255 Perry Parkway). This exciting event will introduce the UGA Grand Farm initiative to the Perry community and highlight the...

This flourishing Middle Georgia city’s downtown is a slice of ‘Perry-dise’ | Atlanta Journal Constitution Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Joe Kovac highlighted Historic Downtown Perry, Georgia, and the city's deliberate efforts to enhance its downtown, boosting local commerce and strengthening community bonds, making it a flourishing hub in Middle Georgia. Read the article on AJC.com. Read PDF version.

Perry Startup Week 2025: Empowering Entrepreneurs The City of Perry’s annual Startup Week is happening February 24-28, 2025. Perry Startup Week 2025 champions entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation, bringing together visionary thinkers and aspiring business owners to spark ideas and drive progress. This FREE program features expert speakers and insightful topics designed to empower emerging entrepreneurs in building successful and thriving businesses. Lunch and Learn...

City of Perry Celebrated with 2025 Visionary Award The City of Perry is proud to announce its recognition as a recipient of the 2025 Visionary City Award. This honor is granted by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) in collaboration with Georgia Trend Magazine. This award celebrates the city’s Natural Gas Grant Program. The program has bolstered the city’s economic growth by supporting local entrepreneurship and revitalizing its historic downtown district by attracting...

Perry Economic Development Department Connects Local Businesses with Residents The City of Perry Economic Development Department will host a job fair at the Perry Events Center on March 21 from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The job fair seeks to facilitate opportunities for filling staffing vacancies or secure resumes for future staffing needs. Additionally, this is an opportunity for residents to explore the available positions at Perry businesses as they consider various types of jobs...

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...

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...

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...