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 Police Department to Host Women's Firearm Safety Class and Senior Citizens’ Firearms Safety Class in April Perry Police Department to Host Women's Firearm Safety Class and Senior Citizens’ Firearms Safety Class in April 2026. Overview of Classes: Women’s Firearm Safety Class – April 28 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM | FREE (Range time for the course will be on Saturday, May 2, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.) Senior Citizens’ Firearm Safety Class – April 30 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM | FREE...

City of Perry Receives Clean Audit for Fifth Consecutive Year The City of Perry has received a clean audit for the fifth consecutive year, reflecting the City’s continued commitment to strong financial management and accountability. The audit resulted in an unmodified opinion on the City’s financial statements, the highest level of assurance that can be issued. An unmodified opinion confirms that the City’s financial statements are presented fairly, in all material respects, in...

City of Perry Appoints New Assistant City Manager Perry City Council voted to appoint Mitchell Worthington as Assistant City Manager for the City of Perry at their February 17 meeting. Worthington joined the City of Perry in 2018 as Assistant Finance Director and has served as Finance Director since 2019. He brings 15 years of experience in local government finance, budgeting, and administration. During his tenure as Finance Director, Worthington oversaw the day-to-day operations...

Update: WF Ragin Drive Detour Rescheduled for a Later Date UPDATE | February 17, 2026 The planned traffic shift has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date. A new date and time will be shared once confirmed. __________________________ Beginning February 16, 2026, a traffic shift will take place on General Courtney Hodges Boulevard as part of the bridge replacement project over Big Indian Creek. The southern end of WF Ragin Drive near St. James CME Church will be...

City of Perry Announces Applications Open for Perry University Class of 2026 The City of Perry is now accepting applications for the Perry University Class of 2026, an immersive civic education program designed to help residents and business owners better understand how their local government works. Perry University offers participants a unique, behind-the-scenes look at City operations, leadership, public safety, community development, quality of life services, and economic and...

City of Perry Encourages Preparedness Ahead of Potential Icy Conditions Forecasts for Central Georgia indicate the possibility of freezing rain this weekend, which could lead to icy roadways, power disruptions, and travel challenges. While conditions may continue to change, the City of Perry encourages residents to take proactive steps now to ensure they are prepared and informed. Early preparation can help reduce risks if winter weather impacts the area. Preparing Ahead of Possible...

Turning Ideas Into Action: City of Perry Hosts Free Startup Summit The City of Perry is hosting the Perry Startup Summit, a free, two-day conference designed to support entrepreneurs, small business owners, and aspiring founders at every stage of their journey. The Summit will take place February 19–20, 2026, at the Perry Events Center (1121 Macon Road). The Perry Startup Summit brings together experienced business leaders, local and regional experts, and trusted resource partners to...

City of Perry Launches Perry Alerts, Upgrading Emergency and Community Notifications The City of Perry, in collaboration with the Houston County Emergency Management Agency (HEMA), is launching Perry Alerts, a new and enhanced public notification system designed to improve how residents receive critical information during emergencies and important community updates. Perry Alerts will replace the City’s previous Perry Points system and will deliver timely notifications related to...

Perry’s Buzzard Drop Explained Perry, Georgia didn’t set out to invent a quirky New Year’s Eve tradition. It started with a very practical headache: migrating buzzards loved our water towers. Each season, flocks settled in, left a mess, and damaged critical infrastructure. The city tried deterrents with little success. The turning point came with a simple insight about animal behavior – sometimes the most effective messenger is one of their own. With state permission and permits,...

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...