Westfield Student Wins 2021 Fire Safety Poster Contest Congratulations to the 2021 Fire Safety Poster Contest Winners! Winner - Ella Cannon, The Westfield School Runner Up - Paxton Wood, Langston Road Elementary Honorable Mention - Kelli Pomazal, Langston Road Elementary This year's theme was "Learn the Sound of Fire Safety!" Ella will receive the grand prize of riding on the fire truck during the December 4 Christmas Parade, a pizza party for her class, and a fire truck ride...

Perry Council Recognizes Small Businesses Mayor and City Council proclaimed the Saturday after Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday. The City of Perry supports local businesses that create jobs, boost our economy, and preserve our communities. According to the United States Small Business Administration, there are 31.7 million small businesses in the United States and are responsible for creating 65.1% of net new jobs. Mayor Walker, along with City of Perry Downtown Manager,...

The Passing of Former Perry Mayor Jimmy Faircloth It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the passing of former Perry Mayor Jimmy Faircloth. On behalf of myself and the council, we offer our deepest condolences to Mayor Faircloth's family during this difficult time. Mayor Faircloth was a champion for Perry's continued success in community and economic development during his nine years of service as Perry's mayor. His contributions to this community will always be remembered....

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Perry Awarded Vibrant Communities Grant from Georgia Council for the Arts Perry has been awarded a Vibrant Communities grant by the Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA), a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Fifty-seven entities in 43 counties statewide received grants through the 2022 program. The funding will be used for additional cultural presentations at Perry’s International Festival on November 6. “Arts events supported by Vibrant Communities grants...

Perry Celebrates Diversity in First International Festival The City of Perry will celebrate as multiple cultures come together for the City’s first International Festival on Saturday, November 6 in Historic Downtown Perry. This free event begins at 11:00 a.m. and lasts through 7:00 p.m. Over twenty countries will be represented through dance, song, good, shopping, and art. Three stages will showcase the talents of artists, dancers, musicians, and more, attendees will have the...

Brownfield Cleanup Grant Community Information Meeting | November 4 The City is applying for a U.S. FY 2022 EPA Cleanup Brownfields Grant to assist the City in the environmental remediation of impacted soil at the former Stanley Assemblage property (1107 Macon Road). This funding will help our community by: Cleaning up vacant blighted property Minimizing exposure to contaminants Catalyzing local economic development Creating jobs Attendees will also have the...

Perry Gravity Grand Prix Revs Up This Weekend The derby car race is headed back to Washington Street on Saturday, October 30 at 10:00 a.m. The event is free to watch and lasts until 2:00 p.m. Whether you seek the thrill of a downhill race or prefer to cheer from the sidelines, the Perry Gravity Grand Prix offers plenty of excitement for all ages. The event will feature food trucks, music, and the best derby cars in Georgia. Spectators are asked to bring bag chairs and watch from the...

Historic Downtown Perry Delights With Sweets & Treats The annual Historic Downtown Perry Sweets and Treats is scheduled for Friday, October 29 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Trick-or-treaters are invited to dress up in their costumes to explore shops and restaurants and gather special treats along the way. Children should be accompanied by a responsible adult. Road closures begin at 4:00 p.m. for the following streets: Washington Street/Carroll Street Ball Street/Commerce...

WATER DISRUPTION | New Haven Subdivision October 15, 2021 | 11:20 a.m. Crews are currently repairing a water main issue in the New Haven Subdivision area. Residents will likely experience disruption in their water service.

ROAD CLOSURES THIS SATURDAY! The Perry Kiwanis Club will host the Georgia National Fair Farm City Days Parade this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. The parade route will include Washington Street (at the intersection of Commerce Street), Main Street, and Courtney Hodges Boulevard.

Perry Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Mayor Walker issued a proclamation in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month to celebrate the Hispanic community and highlight their countless contributions and achievements. According to the US Census Bureau, as of 2020, the Hispanic populating in Houston County is 7.4%. We take this special time to recognize our residents of Hispanic family roots and express the community's appreciation for their numerous contributions to Perry's economic...