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Wooden Eagle Subdivision | Water Disruption | April 29

Wooden Eagle Subdivision | Water Disruption Water service in the Wooden Eagle subdivision will be temporarily shut off today, April 29, to allow for crews to repair a leak. No boil water advisory will be necessary once service is restored. Further updates will be provided as they become available. Stay informed by signing up for Perry Points text alerts. Text HELLO to (888) 49-73779 to receive updates from Public Works.

South Perry Water Disruption | UPDATE April 24

South Perry Water Disruption UPDATE April 24, 2025 | 3:15 p.m. The Boil Water Advisory for the affected areas has been lifted. Residents may now resume normal water use. ___________ South Perry Water Disruption UPDATE April 23, 2025 | 11:32 a.m. The water main issue impacting areas of South Perry has been resolved. Residents who experienced a water outage are now under a Boil Water Advisory. A potential health hazard may exist in these areas of zero pressure from...

Perry Police Department Identifies Person of Interest in Quadruple Homicide Investigation

Perry Police Department Identifies Person of Interest in Quadruple Homicide Investigation PERRY, GA — The Perry Police Department is actively investigating a quadruple homicide that occurred at a residence in the City of Perry. Four individuals were found deceased at the scene. As part of the ongoing investigation, detectives have identified Michael James Jordan, 34 years of age, black male, as a person of interest in the case. At this time, Mr. Jordan has not been charged with the...

Water Disruption | Ivy Glen Subdivision (Monday, March 24, 2025)

WATER DISRUPTION | Ivy Glen Subdivision (Monday, March 24, 2025) UPDATE: March 26, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. Water has been restored in the Ivy Glen Subdivision. A boil water advisory is not necessary. ———— UPDATE: March 25, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. Residents in the Ivy Glen Subdivision will experience a water disruption today as crews continue working to repair the same leak from yesterday. Crews are actively addressing the issue and working to restore service as quickly as...

Perry PD Responds to Shooting on Houston Street

Perry PD Responds to Shooting on Houston Street On March 16th, 2025, at 04:21am, the Perry Police Department was notified of an incident involving shots fired at the residence located at 1319 Houston Street, Perry, GA 31069. The Patrol Division responded and learned that a victim had been transported to Perry Hospital by private vehicle. The victim sustained a gunshot wound is currently being treated for injuries at Atrium Health Navicent Hospital. The Criminal Investigations Division was...

Perry Police Department Offers Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Experience Through Citizens Police Academy

Perry Police Department Offers Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Experience Through Citizens Police Academy The Perry Police Department is accepting applications for this year’s Citizens Police Academy. This program gives participants an opportunity to understand the responsibilities and challenges within the law enforcement profession. The academy begins March 11, 2025, and will meet at the Public Safety Building located at 1207 Washington Street. Applicant...

Perry Police Department to Host Senior Citizens’ Firearms Safety Class and Women's Firearm Safety Class in April

Perry Police Department to Host Senior Citizens’ Firearms Safety Class and Women's Firearm Safety Class in April The City of Perry Police Department will host a Senior Citizens’ Firearm Safety class and a Women’s Firearm Safety class in April 2025. Senior Citizens’ Firearm Safety Class – April 11 | 8 AM – 12 PM | $30 Class Fee Women’s Firearm Safety Class – April 12 | 8 AM – 12 PM | $30 Class Fee Each class will provide participants with knowledge of basic...

City of Perry Council Member James Moody Receives Recognition for Training Accomplishment

City of Perry Council Member James Moody Receives Recognition for Training Accomplishment ATLANTA – Council Member James Moody received the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute Certificate of Recognition during the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) Annual Cities United Summit in Atlanta on January 26. The Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute, a cooperative effort of GMA and the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government, provides a nationally...

Perry Police Department Responds to Aggravated Assault Incident

Perry Police Department Responds to Aggravated Assault Incident At approximately 22:45 hours on January 22, the Perry Police Department responded to a reported Aggravated Assault with a baseball bat that occurred during a domestic dispute at Pecan Grove Mobile Manor, located at 1998 Sam Nunn Blvd, Perry, Georgia. The suspect, Zion Lines, has been charged with Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Battery and is currently being held at the Houston County Detention Center. The victim...

Non-Essential Offices Closed January 22, 2025 Due to Weather

Non-Essential Offices Closed January 22, 2025 Due to Weather Non-essential City of Perry offices and operations will be closed again tomorrow (Jan 22) due to the predicted weather forecast. Please note - non-emergency public safety responses will be limited. Normal response times will resume once it’s safe to do so. If you have an emergency - please call 911.

Perry Municipal Court Closed On January 22, 2025

Perry Municipal Court Closed On January 22, 2025 The Perry Municipal Court will be closed on Wednesday, January 22. Reschedule notices will be sent in the mail. Municipal Court Information

Non-Essential Offices Closed January 21, 2025 Due to Weather

Non-Essential Offices Closed January 21, 2025 Due to Weather Update: January 21 | 4:25 PM Non-essential City of Perry offices and operations will be closed January 22 due to the predicted forecast. _______________________________ Non-essential City of Perry offices and operations will be closed tomorrow (Jan 21) due to the predicted forecast. The originally scheduled council meeting tomorrow (Jan 21) is postponed until January 28. Once weather conditions begin to...