Traffic Advisory for Graduation Week | General Courtney Hodges Boulevard With local graduation ceremonies taking place on May 21 and 22, 2026, residents and visitors should expect traffic delays near General Courtney Hodges Boulevard due to active bridge construction and lane closures in the area. As part of the construction: • WF Ragin Drive at General Courtney Hodges Boulevard is closed • Main Street at General Courtney Hodges Boulevard is closed • Traffic impacts are...

General Courtney Hodges Blvd & W.F. Ragin Dr. | Traffic Shift A traffic shift and lane closure on General Courtney Hodges Blvd is scheduled to begin Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The first phase will impact the northeast-bound lanes just before Martin Luther King Jr. Drive as crews begin rebuilding the first half of the bridge. Traffic will later shift to the southwest side once that phase is complete. The intersection of General Courtney Hodges Blvd and W.F. Ragin Drive will also close as...

Fire Hydrant Flushing Scheduled Across Perry | Week of May 4, 2026 City of Perry Fire & Emergency Services crews will conduct routine fire hydrant flushing throughout the community the week of May 4, 2026. During flushing, water customers in affected areas may experience temporary discoloration. If this occurs, residents are advised to run their water for a few minutes until it clears. This list will be updated as additional areas are scheduled. Flushing Schedule and Areas May...

Fire Hydrant Flushing Scheduled Across Perry | Week of April 27, 2026 City of Perry Fire & Emergency Services crews will conduct routine fire hydrant flushing throughout the community April 27–30, 2026. During flushing, water customers in affected areas may experience temporary discoloration. If this occurs, residents are advised to run their water for a few minutes until it clears. This list will be updated as additional areas are scheduled. Flushing Schedule and...

Emergency Crews Respond to Construction Accident in Perry On April 29, 2026, at approximately 1210 hours, emergency responders were dispatched to 254 Perry Parkway, Perry, Georgia, at the Retail Center construction site in reference to a construction accident. Upon arrival, it was determined that four individuals were injured after a structure wall collapsed at the site. The Perry Fire Department, Perry Police Department, and Emory EMS units responded to the scene and rendered aid...

State Forester Issues Burn Ban for South Georgia Georgia’s extreme drought is worsening and the risk of wildfires is rising, especially in the southern region of the state. As a result, Georgia’s State Forester today issued a ban on outdoor burning for 91 counties in the lower half of the state. “We need everyone to take this situation seriously,” said Georgia State Forester and Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) Director Johnny Sabo. “GFC's wildland firefighters are...

Perry Police Arrest Suspect, Recover Stolen Property, Firearms, and Narcotics Release Date: 4/9/2026 On April 9, 2026, the Perry Police Department Investigations Division, in coordination with the Houston County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Division, executed multiple arrest warrants on Jaeden Charles (19, B/M) at Perry Mobile Home Park, 1998 Sam Nunn Blvd, Perry, GA. During the arrest, officers observed suspected stolen property in plain view and subsequently obtained and executed a...

Perry Youth Advisory Council Member Selected for Statewide LeadershipNext Youth Council The City of Perry is proud to announce that Perry Youth Advisory Council (PYAC) member Eve Scott has been selected to serve on GeorgiaForward’s LeadershipNext Statewide Youth Council. LeadershipNext is a statewide initiative designed to connect and support youth leadership programs across Georgia, including youth councils, advisory boards, and civic engagement initiatives led by local governments....

Investing in Creativity: Perry Partners with Georgia Tech to Strengthen Local Arts Organizations The City of Perry is being recognized at the state level for its continued commitment to strengthening the local arts and creative economy through innovative partnerships and strategic placemaking efforts. In a recent article published by the Georgia Municipal Association, Perry is highlighted for its collaboration with Georgia Tech, an initiative focused on leveraging creativity as a...

Perry Police Investigating Fatal Shooting at Houston Lake Apartments On Thursday, March 12, 2026, at approximately 9:28 p.m., Houston 911 received a call reporting shots fired at Houston Lake Apartments. Upon arrival, officers began checking the area on foot where the shots were believed to have been fired. During the search, officers located an adult male behind the 1700 building who had sustained a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Houston...

Perry Police Arrest Man After Incident at Langston Road Elementary This morning, around 6:30 AM, Houston 911 received a call regarding a subject with a machete at Langston Road Elementary, beating on a door. Perry PD officers responded and discovered a male who in possession of a machete. The male was taken into custody and identified as Cody Alley. There were no children at the school and no one was injured. Custodial staff was on site setting up for field day. Alley was charged...

Perry Police Department to Host Women's Firearm Safety Class and Senior Citizens’ Firearms Safety Class in April Perry Police Department to Host Women's Firearm Safety Class and Senior Citizens’ Firearms Safety Class in April 2026. Overview of Classes: Women’s Firearm Safety Class – April 28 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM | FREE (Range time for the course will be on Saturday, May 2, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.) Senior Citizens’ Firearm Safety Class – April 30 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM | FREE...