It pays to be a small business in Perry! The Downtown Development Authority of the City of Perry (DDA) presented a $26,408.98 check to the Morning By Morning Coffee Company for participating in the Natural Gas Incentive Program. This program was created by the City of Perry and DDA as an incentive to bring more unique, local restaurants to the Perry Downtown District. Qualified restaurants are eligible for reimbursement up to fifty percent of the total purchase and installation costs...

The City of Perry will receive $748,561 through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The program is administered through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The CDBG program funds community projects that assist citizens with low and moderate incomes. The program supports neighborhood revitalization through housing improvements and infrastructure projects such as water/sewer improvements. The City will utilize this grant to improve housing conditions in the...

The Swanson is the latest recipient of the BOOST grant. The downtown business, known for their southern home cooking, will purchase a new walk-in freezer with the $500.00 grant. The BOOST program provides crowd-funded micro-grants to entrepreneurs and small business owners in the downtown development district. Since 2015, the program has awarded nearly $13,000 to downtown businesses in Perry. Investors, known as BOOSTers, donate funds to the program and vote on applications. William...

All non-essential City of Perry offices will be closed on Monday, September 7 to observe Labor Day. Trash Pickup Information For Next Week Garbage and recycling pickup will run one day behind. Yard debris and bulk waste will continue the routine pickup schedule on Tuesday, September 8. Customers normally scheduled for Monday pickup will be collected within the week.

The Metropolitan Transportation Plan for all of Houston and part of Peach County is almost complete…but first we need to hear from you! The Warner Robins Area Transportation Study released the draft Metropolitan Transportation Plan for public review and is holding its final outreach opportunity virtually. View the plan and submit comments online: https://www.wrga.gov/636/WRATS-2045-MTP Don’t delay! The comment periods ends September 30!

During their August 18, 2020 meeting, Council Members designated City Hall as a City facility where the public must wear a mask to enter.

As our Main Street Program and Downtown Development Authority plan for the future, community feedback is an integral part of the process. Our Downtown Visual Preference Survey received feedback from over 400 community members and the results are in.

Earlier this year COVID-19 seemed to make everything stop. The City of Perry, however, did not. Our dedicated employees continued to provide the quality service Perry is known for – even during uncertain times. Keeping our employees safe and healthy remains one of our top priorities. Today, we continue to focus on bringing quality growth to our city and value to our citizens. Perry is stronger than ever and we look forward to building a bright future for our citizens, businesses,...

Gather the family and prepare yourselves for the ultimate at-home trivia night on our Facebook Event page! As a continuation of our Virtual Event Series, the City of Perry is excited to host our first “Virtual Trivia Game Night” on Friday, August 28th at 7:00 PM. Featuring five rounds and five prizes, we’re talking about FREE…FAMILY…FUN all from the comfort and safety of your own home! “So, what exactly IS a Virtual Trivia Game Night?”, you’re probably wondering. Well,...

Let’s celebrate our colorful community of Perry while participating independently in artistic activities! We will be hosting free interactive art activities that everyone can enjoy safely on their own schedule! Additionally, we will also be hosting fun contests and giveaways, so make plans to get creative with us! Activity #1: The Chalk Walk Visit the Weeletka and White Tail Trail System in Perry from Friday, September 11th through Sunday, September 13th to participate in a...

Notice of Property Tax Increase | PDF Download The City of Perry Council has tentatively adopted a 2020 millage rate which will require an increase in property tax by 0.26 percent. All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this tax increase to be held at the Perry Arts Center, 1121 Macon Road, Perry, Georgia on August 18, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Times and places of additional public hearings on this tax increase are at the Perry Arts Center, 1121 Macon Road, Perry,...

City of Perry Fire & Emergency Services will be performing routine fire hydrant flushing in the following locations today: Avington Glen Brookhaven Subdivision Brookewater Kings Chapel Road Residents in this area may experience temporary water discoloration. If this occurs, run your water for a few minutes until it runs clear again.