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Gov. Kemp Issues New Executive Order | April 20, 2020

Governor Kemp issued a new Executive Order regarding reopening businesses and the state’s Shelter in Place order. Here are the highlights: Reopens certain businesses beginning Friday, April 24, 2020 but with limitations. Georgia’s Shelter in Place order is expected to end April 30, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. Restaurants may resume limited dine in service on Monday, April 27, 2020. Bars and nightclubs are to remain closed. Read the entire Executive Order at...

Council Meeting | April 21, 2020

The regularly schedule Perry City Council meeting will begin at 6:00 pm. on Tuesday, April 21. The meeting will be streamed on the City’s Facebook page and through teleconference. City of Perry Facebook Page | Click here. Teleconference call-in information +1 978-364-3683‬ PIN: ‪721 676 237‬#

Council Meetings | Location Change

Effective with the April 21, 2020 meeting, Perry City Council meetings will be held in the Houston County Courthouse jury meeting room located at 201 Perry Parkway at 6 p.m. We will continue to stream our meetings live on Facebook and through teleconferencing.

Perry Main Street Program Small Business Resiliency Grant

The Perry Main Street Advisory Board is administering the Perry Main Street Program Small Business Resiliency Grant fund created in response to the COVID-19 world health emergency and pandemic. The Resiliency Fund is intended to support small businesses and their employees in the downtown district of Perry who are significantly impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. The Main Street Program is making available one-time grants (not to exceed amounts of $500) to small businesses located in the...

Council Meeting | April 7, 2020

The regularly schedule Perry City Council meeting will begin at 6:00 pm. on Tuesday, April 7. The meeting will be streamed on the City’s Facebook page and through teleconference. City of Perry Facebook Page | Click here. Teleconference call-in information +1 352-462-5072‬ PIN: ‪567 681 265‬#

Gov. Kemp Offers Easter Sunday Guidance

Governor Kemp’s Executive Order Information

Governor Kemp’s shelter-in-place order begins today at 6:00 p.m. and extends through April 30 at 11:59 p.m. The order states residents must stay home unless engaging in essential services, performing necessary travel, performing minimum basic operations, or are those part of the critical infrastructure work force. Essential Services means obtaining necessary supplies or services for your household. This includes traveling to the grocery store, medical appointments, and pharmacies....

Special Called Meeting | March 20, 2020

A special called meeting will be held on Friday, March 19, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Perry City Hall. The meeting will be streamed live on the City’s Facebook page and through teleconference. Dial +1 575-629-0086 PIN: 461 674 628#

City of Perry Declares Local State of Emergency

The City of Perry declared a local state of emergency at a special called council meeting on March 20, 2020. The declaration states “the city of Perry has experienced an event of critical significance as a result of COVID-19…in the judgement of the Mayor of the City of Perry, there exist emergency circumstances located in the city limits of Perry, Georgia requiring extraordinary and immediate corrective actions for the protection of health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the...

All City of Perry Facilities Closed to Walk-In Service

In response to the evolving situation regarding COVID-19, the City of Perry will be making modifications to our daily operations until further notice. Perry City Hall: Closed to the public. Utility payments may be made over the phone or online. Payments may be made at our kiosk located in the City Hall parking lot. Credit, debit, money orders, and checks are accepted. Customer Service may be reached at 478-988-2754. Please visit https://www.perry-ga.gov/customer-service/. Perry...

March 12 Council Meeting Streamed Live

All Pre-Council Meetings are cancelled until further notice. There are two ways to connect with tonight’s council meeting… Watch on the City of Perry’s Facebook page. Listen by calling (425) 436-6367. Use access code 850369.

City of Perry Events Cancelled Through April

The City of Perry is committed to the safety and well-being of citizens and visitors. At a special called meeting on March 12 Mayor and Council made the decision to cancel all City of Perry events through April 2020. This action came after careful consideration of Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health, and our Emergency Management Agency guidelines and the recommended practices of social separation. Events affected include: • Perry International...