Perry Police Department to Host Senior Citizens’ Firearms Safety Class and Women's Firearm Safety Class in September The City of Perry Police Department will host a Senior Citizens’ Firearm Safety class and a Women’s Firearm Safety class in September 2025. Senior Citizens’ Firearm Safety Class – September 5 | 8 AM – 12 PM | $30 Class Fee Women’s Firearm Safety Class – September 6 | 8 AM – 12 PM | $30 Class Fee Each class will provide participants with knowledge...

Red Speed School Zone Cameras Begin Operation July 30 Houston County Schools start back July 30, and Red Speed School Zone Cameras will be active the same day. Cameras will operate one hour before and after school during arrival and dismissal times. A warning period will run from July 30 to September 1, with warnings issued instead of citations. Please Note: Flashing yellow lights indicate when the school zone speed limit is in effect. Let’s keep our students safe. Slow down...

City of Perry Accepting Applications for 2025-2026 Youth Advisory Council The City of Perry is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 Perry Youth Advisory Council (PYAC) for high school students who live or attend school in the Perry area. PYAC provides students with a unique opportunity to learn how local government works, engage directly with city leaders, and participate in meaningful projects that make a real difference in their community. The program is open to students...

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...

Council Member Bynum-Grace Sets Leadership Example with Statewide Honor The City of Perry is proud to announce that Council Member Phyllis Bynum-Grace has been inducted into the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute Inaugural Class of the 400 Club, recognizing her completion of over 400 hours of training. She is one of only nine individuals among Georgia’s 537 cities to receive this prestigious honor. The Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute, operated in partnership...

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...

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,...

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

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...

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...

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...

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:...