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City of Perry to Host Annual Independence Day Celebration on July 4

City of Perry to Host Annual Independence Day Celebration on July 4 The City of Perry invites the community to celebrate Independence Day with an evening of free live music, family fun, and fireworks on Friday, July 4, in Historic Downtown Perry. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. and will feature live entertainment by the band Brandon Crocker. Food trucks and downtown restaurants will offer a variety of local dining options throughout the evening. Families can take part in free...

Posted on Jun 30, 2025

Georgia Student Pilot Pleads Guilty to Stealing Aircraft, Flying to North Carolina

Georgia Student Pilot Pleads Guilty to Stealing Aircraft, Flying to North Carolina Defendant Flew Stolen Bonaza A-36 in IFR Weather Conditions MACON, Ga. – A student pilot who admitted to stealing a private plane from a Perry, Georgia, hanger and flying it to North Carolina and back—at one point flying in foggy weather conditions requiring specialized instrument training for safety—is facing up to ten years in prison for his crime. Rufus Crane, 27, of Coconut Creek, Florida,...

Posted on Jun 12, 2025

Perry Presents | Rock the 90s Event Cancellation Notice

Perry Presents | Rock the 90s Event Cancellation Notice Due to the forecast of severe weather, Perry Presents | Rock the 90s scheduled for Friday, May 30 has been canceled out of an abundance of caution. Strong storms are expected in the area, and the safety of our attendees, staff, and vendors remains our top priority. 2025 Special Events

Posted on May 29, 2025

City of Perry to Host "Precision Agriculture" Speaker Series Featuring UGA Grand Farm Initiative

City of Perry to Host "Precision Agriculture" Speaker Series Featuring UGA Grand Farm Initiative The City of Perry’s Technology and Entrepreneurship Advisory Board will host a special speaker series titled “Precision Agriculture: University of Georgia (UGA) Grand Farm Comes to Perry” on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Go Fish Education Center (1255 Perry Parkway). This exciting event will introduce the UGA Grand Farm initiative to the Perry community and highlight the...

Posted on May 27, 2025

Arrest Made in Quadruple Homicide Investigation in Perry, Georgia

Arrest Made in Quadruple Homicide Investigation in Perry, Georgia Perry, Georgia – The Perry Police Department and Houston County District Attorney’s Office would like to release that an arrest in connection with the recent quadruple homicide that occurred in Perry has been made. On Thursday, May 15, 2025, Perry Detectives charged Michael James Jordan, age 34, in connection with the deaths of four individuals found at a residence on Gaines Drive. Jordan has been charged with four...

Posted on May 15, 2025

Boil Water Advisory Lifted | Fairgrounds / South of Gaines Drive Area | May 9, 2025

WATER DISRUPTION UPDATE | Fairgrounds / South of Gaines Drive Area | May 9, 2025 | 1:40 PM The Boil Water Advisory for the affected areas has been lifted. Residents may now resume normal water use. ______________ WATER DISRUPTION | Fairgrounds / South of Gaines Drive Area | May 8, 2025 Residents in the Fairgrounds area and the area south of Gaines Drive are currently experiencing water disruptions due to a water main issue. Once water service is restored, a boil water advisory...

Posted on May 8, 2025

Junior Fire Academy Applications Now Open

Junior Fire Academy Applications Now Open This 5-day camp gives upcoming 7th & 8th grade Perry-area students hands-on experience while exploring the exciting career of a firefighter. Students build teamwork, leadership, and life-saving skills in a fun, interactive environment! Application Deadline: May 30, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Orientation: Friday, June 6 at 6 PM at Davis Farm Fire Station 2 (150 Commodore Drive) Academy Dates: June 9-13 from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. each day Location:...

Posted on May 6, 2025

Registration for Perry Leisure Services 2025 Fall Sports Now Open

Registration for Perry Leisure Services 2025 Fall Sports Now Open Registration for Perry Leisure Services 2025 Fall Sports is NOW OPEN! Soccer – 4U & 6U: $72 | 8U, 10U, & 12U: $78 Cheer – Ages 4–12: $105 Tackle Football – 6U, 8U, 10U, & 12U: $150 Girls Flag Football – Ages 7–12: $60 Co-Ed Flag Football – 6U: $6 Perry Leisure Services Athletics Register Here

Posted on May 1, 2025

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.

Posted on Apr 29, 2025

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...

Posted on Apr 23, 2025

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...

Posted on Apr 18, 2025

Fiscal Year 2024 Citizen Financial Report: Now Available

Fiscal Year 2024 Citizen Financial Report: Now Available Each year, the City of Perry publishes the Citizen Financial Report to keep taxpayers and stakeholders informed about how public funds are spent. This publication reflects the City’s commitment to three of the City’s core values: Transparency, Accountability, and Integrity. The report offers a high-level overview of the City’s income and expenditures for Fiscal Year 2024. For those seeking a more detailed breakdown,...

Posted on Mar 26, 2025