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Call For Special Election

TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF HOUSTON COUNTY, GEORGIA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 7th day of November 2023, an election will be held at the regular polling places in all the election districts of Houston County, Georgia (“the County”), at which time there will be submitted to the qualified voters of the county for their determination the question of whether a one percent county special purpose local option sales and use tax (the “SPLOST”) shall be imposed on all sales and uses...

City of Perry Hosts Second Annual Downtown Disco

The City of Perry will host the second annual Downtown Disco on August 11 from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at the Perry Events Center. Inside of the Perry Events Center, participants will partake in a Silent Disco with black lights featuring a photo booth, glow-in-the-dark face paint, and three DJs spinning the music. Due to the forecasted scattered thunderstorms in the evening, the outside portion of this event is cancelled. All ages are invited to participate in this event. This...

Perry Police Department, Houston County Sheriff’s Office, and Middle Flint Behavioral Health Respond to Mental Health Crisis, Barricaded Subject

On August 7th, 2023, officers with the Perry Police Department, Houston County Sheriff’s Office, and Middle Flint Behavioral Health responded to an individual that was barricaded inside of an apartment, threatening to cause harm to others with a firearm at Houston Lake Apartments, 2350 Houston Lake Drive, Perry, Georgia. It was determined shortly after officers arrived on scene the individual was experiencing a mental health crisis. A Perry Police Department negotiator along with...

Online Payment Disruption

UPDATE - JULY 24 | 12 P.M. The online payment system has been restored. ONLINE PAYMENT SYSTEM OUTAGE Please be advised that our online payment system is currently down. We are working as quickly as possible to resolve the issue. If you need to pay a bill, Customer Service can take cash, check, or a money order on the first floor of Perry City Hall (1211 Washington Street). Cash payments must be exact, or Customer Service can apply any overage to the account once the server...

Perry Police Department Responds to Armed Robbery Incident

On July 2, 2023, at around 11:50 p.m. the Perry Police Department was notified that a victim with an apparent gunshot wound had arrived at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins. After speaking to the victim officers determined the shooting was a result of a marijuana deal that turned into an armed robbery that occurred near the intersection of Newport Ave and Glennfinnan Way in Perry. Detectives were able to identify two suspects during the investigation. These two individuals were taken...

Perry Police Department Responds to Homicide Incident

On June 10, 2023, at around 20:00 hrs., the Perry Police Department, Perry Fire Department and Houston County EMS were dispatched to a reported stabbing at 1820 Macon Rd, Perry, Georgia 31069 (Berkshire Court Apartments). Perry Police and Perry Fire Department units arrived on scene. A single stabbing victim was located outside of D-Building inside of the Berkshire Court Apartments complex. Life saving measures were attempted by Perry Police and Perry Fire. The victim was transported to...

Police Arrest Suspect After Responding to Shots Fired in Perry Neighborhood

On May 20, 2023, at 130am Officers from the Perry Police Department were dispatched to the area of Winstead Ct. Perry Ga in reference to multiple gun shots fired and vehicles speeding in the area. Once the officers arrived it was discovered that there was a party taking place and an altercation between two individuals. Officers discovered multiple rounds from a rifle had been fired but no one was injured. Officers also discovered that a mailbox had been hit by a vehicle which fled the scene...

Registration NOW OPEN for Co-Ed Adult Kickball

The Perry Leisure Services Department is offering a Co-Ed Adult Kickball League beginning in June! Quick Info: Fees: $425/Team Registration Period: May 1 - June 4 For more detailed information, please visit https://perryrec.recdesk.com/Community/Home. Questions? Contact Leisure Services at (478) 988-2860.

Registration Now Open for 2023 Fall Sports

Registration for the 2023 Fall Sports Season is NOW OPEN! Registration Period: May 1st – May 31st: Early Registration June 1st – July 1st: Registration After July 1, 2023: Late Registration – Includes a $15 late registration fee per child. Participants will register on the program's Waiting List. Fall Soccer Ages: 3-14 Fees: - 6 & Under- $55 - 8 & Older- $75 Season: August - October Tackle Football Ages: 5-12 Fees: $120 Season: August...

Sewer Smoke Testing and Manhole Inspections To Take Place In Designated Areas On April 18 and April 19

An engineering team will be conducting testing on the sewer lines in designated areas on Tuesday, April 18 and Wednesday, April 19. This will require access to and along City sewer easements and sewer manholes. Please anticipate staff presence via vehicle, all-terrain vehicle, or by foot in these areas. Visible smoke will be present around manholes or along sewer lines as a part of this investigative process. This is a controlled evaluation in coordination with many City departments...

Public Notice | Woodlands Subdivision

PUBLIC NOTICE | Woodlands Subdivision UPDATE: April 18 | 12p.m. Water service has been restored in the Woodlands Subdivision. Crews will be performing fire hydrant flushing in the area. Water customers in the area may experience temporary water discoloration. If this occurs, run your water for a few minutes until it runs clear again. Beginning April 18, the County will be replacing a master water meter in the Woodlands Subdivision. Please be advised that water will be...

Public Notice | Sadie Heights Neighborhood

PUBLIC NOTICE | Sadie Heights Neighborhood Beginning Monday, April 17, the City of Perry will begin conducting an existing conditions field survey in the Sadie Heights neighborhood. The survey will take 3 weeks to complete. Please expect activity in the area during this time.