City of Perry Announces New Downtown Manager The City of Perry is pleased to announce the hiring of Jara Hurt as Downtown Manager. She will lead efforts to support Historic Downtown Perry's continued growth, business development, and community engagement. Hurt is a Perry resident with extensive experience in business outreach, event management, and community relations. She most recently served as Operations Director for the Perry Area Chamber of Commerce. In that role, she oversaw...

Welcome Park Gets a Playful Upgrade The City of Perry and the Main Street Advisory Board invite residents, visitors, and community partners to celebrate new enhancements at Welcome Park (1033 Macon Road) during a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 5 at 3:00 p.m. The ceremony will highlight recent additions designed to further activate the park and enhance the experience for those who live, work, and visit Historic Downtown Perry. Welcome Park now features flower-inspired musical play...

Perry Awarded Placemaking Grant to Transform Welcome Park into a Vibrant Community Hub The City of Perry has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Placemaking Grant from the Georgia Cities Foundation (GCF), joining nine Georgia communities recognized for their efforts to strengthen public spaces and enhance quality of life. This year’s grant funding, awarded to communities participating in the Georgia Economic Placemaking Collaborative (GEPC), will support Perry’s continued...

What’s Opening Next In Perry: From Perry Parkway To Downtown Perry is in the middle of a clear, measurable growth cycle, and residents can see it in the storefronts, cranes, and curb cuts along our key corridors. The recent surge isn’t random; it’s tied to steady residential building and the spending power of new households. More people means stronger demand for dining, services, hospitality, and financial options. That’s why Perry Parkway now feels like the city’s active...

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...

Perry’s Annual Christmas Parade Presents an “Old Fashioned Christmas” The City of Perry is hosting the annual Perry Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. with over seventy-five participants. An Old-Fashioned Christmas in Downtown Perry promises to be a heartwarming and enchanting experience, bringing together the community to celebrate the holiday season with a touch of nostalgia and timeless joy. The parade route begins on General Courtney Hodges...

Sweets and Treats Brings Halloween Excitement to Historic Downtown Perry Historic Downtown Perry invites the community to the annual Sweets and Treats event on October 25 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This free event offers an exciting opportunity for attendees to collect candy and trinkets from downtown merchants and local organizations. Costumes are highly encouraged, as well as your own bag or bucket for treats. Dream a Little Wish Entertainment will feature princesses and...

Perry Named to Georgia Placemaking Collaborative The Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) and the Georgia Cities Foundation (GCF) named the City of Perry as a firt-year community in the Georgia Placemaking Collaborative’s 2024 program. The collaborative is a two-year program that seeks to bring or restore prosperity through the creation of a community placemaking strategy. The stratgies capitalize on local assets to creat health, appealing, and unique places for people to live, work,...

Historic Christmas on Carroll Features Christmas Past, Present, & Future The Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee presents Historic Christmas on Carroll on December 17 in Historic Downtown Perry from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The event will feature stilt walkers dressed as Christmas Past, Present, and Future. The entertainers will engage visitors and be available for photo opportunities. The Houston County Public Library Perry Branch will read a story on the downtown...

Historic Downtown Perry To Host Annual Sweets and Treats Event Historic Downtown Perry invites participants to the annual Sweets and Treats event on October 28 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their best Halloween costumes as they collect candy and trinkets from participating downtown merchants and outside organizations. Participants can enter from any side of the event footprint. There is not a designated starting or end point. A map of downtown...

Historic Downtown Perry Features Deals During Sidewalk Sale The Historic Downtown Perry merchants will host the bi-annual Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, August 20, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The annual Sidewalk Sale seeks to bring residents and visitors an opportunity to shop the downtown stores at discounted prices as they prepare for the fall season. “The Downtown Perry Sidewalk Sale happens twice a year. This sale is a great opportunity for participants to support local...

Perry’s Farmers Market Celebrates National Farmers Market Week The Perry Farmers’ Market joins markets across the country in celebrating National Farmers Market Week from August 7-13, 2022. National Farmers Market Week is an annual celebration of farmers markets coordinated by the Farmers Market Coalition, a membership-based nonprofit organization that supports farmers markets nationwide through training, technical assistance, and network-building. This year, the campaign is...