City of Perry Welcomes Justin Kilgore as Community Development Director Justin Kilgore joins the City of Perry as Director of Community Development, bringing extensive experience in local government leadership and community planning. Kilgore most recently served as Planning Manager for El Paso County, Colorado. His previous roles include city administrator and manager appointments, senior planning and development positions, and leadership in grants and procurement. His background...

WaterFirst: Perry Continues to Set the Standard for Sustainable Water Stewardship The City of Perry’s commitment to responsible water management continues to make waves across Georgia. Mayor Pro Tem James Moody, Senior Stormwater Inspector Sarah Nottingham, and Community Development Director Joe Duffy represented the City of Perry at the Georgia Statehouse for a ceremony celebrating WaterFirst designated communities. The event, hosted by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority...

How Zoning Shapes the City We Share Zoning can feel abstract – until it reaches your street. In Perry, planning and zoning are the quiet guardrails that help neighbors, business owners, and builders share space. At its core, zoning is about balance. Our zoning code, the City’s land management ordinance, defines where homes, offices, shops, and industries belong and how they should look from the street. It’s a system rooted in a century-old idea: protect people from incompatible...

City of Perry Appoints Joseph Duffy as Community Development Director The City of Perry is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph Duffy, AICP, as its new Community Development Director. Mr. Duffy officially began his role on July 14, 2025. With more than a decade of leadership in planning, development, and urban revitalization, Mr. Duffy brings a strong commitment to strategic growth and community engagement. Most recently, he served as Senior Planner for the City of...

City of Perry Renews PlanFirst Designation The Georgia Department of Community Affairs renewed the City of Perry's PlanFirst designation for the second time. Perry is one of the few Georgia communities to receive this designation three times. The PlanFirst designation recognizes the hard work of successful comprehensive planning implementation, and acknowledges Perry's commitment to identifying opportunities and setting goals to move our community forward. Pictures (from left):...

Perry Awarded Over One Million Dollars for Housing Rehabilitation The City of Perry was awarded over one million dollars in grants by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs earlier this month. Perry received the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $686,926 and the Community Home Investment Program (CHIP) grant in the amount of $400,000. The CDBG is a federally funded block grant to states that focus on benefiting low to moderate-income people by...

Historic Preservation Commission Seeking Members The City of Perry’s newly adopted Historic Preservation Commission is seeking interested Perry residents to submit a membership application. The commission will support, identify, and determine the historical, cultural, and aesthetic heritage of the City of Perry. The City is committed to the preservation of Perry’s heritage and historical assets. Perry Historic Preservation Commission Ordinance Commission Member...

Part of Main Street to be Closed Until Further Notice Due to Construction PLEASE NOTE: All businesses on Main Street are accessible during this road closure. Main Street will be closed today, June 15th, until further notice due to construction. This construction is taking place in preparation for a shift in traffic flow. You can refer back to the City of Perry’s social media and website for updates on this construction.

The City of Perry Promotes Clean Neighborhoods, Health, and Housing The Perry Trash Dash and Community Health & Housing Fair is scheduled for April 2. The City of Perry will host two events to promote clean, vibrant neighborhoods and offer free health and housing workshops on April 2. The Perry Trash Dash is scheduled for Saturday, April 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This City-wide event is designed to support community engagement and promote clean, vibrant neighborhoods....

The City of Perry partnered with the Middle Georgia Regional Commission to develop a strategic plan focused on quality of life amenities, future focus points, and identifying Perry’s strengths and challenges. The plan is now ready for review and we want your thoughts on it! Community members are welcome to attend and provide feedback on the draft comprehensive plan on December 16 at the Houston County Annex (200 Carl Vinson Parkway). The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m.

Perry Selected to Tackle Vacant Properties at Leadership Institute The City of Perry is one of twelve cities across four states that will participate in the 2022 Vacant Property Leadership Institute (VPLI), a training program focused on equipping leaders with the skills to address vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties for the benefit of their communities. The VPLI is a joint initiative of the Center of Community Progress and National League of Cities with support from the Wells...

Energy Loan Available for Energy Efficient Home Improvements In August 2010 The City of Perry was awarded a revolving loan grant funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to assist Perry property owners with energy efficiency improvements. To date the loan program has been a success with providing a low interest loan for residential properties. Funding is available for homeowners who are in need of any of the following energy efficient improvements: Additional...