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...

If you’ve listened to the Inside Perry Podcast, you know the mantra: plan the work, then work the plan. In October 2025, Mayor Walker joined Tabitha Clark, Communications Director, to unpack the City of Perry’s 2025 goals and how years, sometimes decades, of strategic planning are turning into real progress you can see and feel across the community. From Plans to Progress: Perry’s 2025 Goals in Action Perry’s first citywide strategic plan launched in 2014 and...

Perry’s Business Blueprint: A Clear Path for Local Entrepreneurs Starting a business can feel like standing at the base of a mountain without a map. You know there’s a way up, but the trailheads aren’t marked and you’re not sure what gear you need. Perry’s Business Blueprint closes that gap. This free, self-paced online platform helps local entrepreneurs, whether at the “idea stage” or already operating - turn ambition into action. It offers short video modules, a...

Northside Drive: A Plan in Action When the City of Perry adopted the Northside Drive Small Area Plan, the vision was clear, extend the magic of Historic Downtown Perry into one of its most visible corridors. Today, that vision is already becoming reality. Connecting Downtown to Northside Drive The plan focuses on four key areas: connectivity and walkability, public spaces and beautification, design and character, and extending the downtown experience. By listening to business and...