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Perry Main Street News
In recognition of May as Historic Preservation Month, Perry Main Street has placed historical photos in the windows of some of the downtown building. Take a stroll down memory lane through the month of June.
For more information regarding Perry's Main Street Program, please, visit www.perry-ga.gov or contact Main Street Coordinator Catherine Edgemon at 478-988-2758 or [email protected]. |
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Perry Department of Recreation It is a great time to enjoy one of Perry's parks. Come out and play! |
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Department of Community Development |
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 Tree Permits As a reminder to residential and commercial property owners the City of Perry has a tree ordinance. Any tree over six inches in diameter requires a permit for removal, excluding pine trees. A single permit may cover multiple trees. Properties are required to have a certain number of trees and it is suggested prior to removal the Department of Community Development be contacted for guidance. |
|  "Clean-Up Perry Week"
During the week of April 20, 2015, the City of Perry Department of Public Works held "Clean -Up Perry Week." "Clean -Up Perry Week" gave residents the opportunity to dispose of bulky or difficult to dispose of items such as chairs, couches, appliances and tires. It also offered the opportunity to dispose of large limbs and brush that would be difficult to dispose of using the City's weekly yard waste collection. The Department of Public Works appreciates all of our residents for participating in this event. During the week, there was a 41% increase in bulk waste collection.
Essay Contest Winners Mayor Jimmy Faircloth presented certificates to the winners of the essay contest, "Why Should I Recycle," during the May 20, 2015, City Council meeting. The winners were Hudson McGehee, third place, Caroline Vinson, first place, and Taylor Fink, second place. The Department of Public Works congratulates all of the winners and participants
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| L-R: Hudson McGehee, Carolin Vinon, Taylor Fink, Mayor Faircloth |
Public Works Health Fair
| The Department of Public Works, in conjunction with the Houston County Health Department and the Perry Hospital, sponsored a Health and Wellness Fair for all City employees on May 18, 2015, as part of the City's celebration of National Public Works week. Health and Wellness Fairs are a great way to familiarize employees with health concerns and related wellness programs. They also provide a simple, coordinated way to implement health risk assessments and educate employees about healthy living practices. |
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Employee Cookout
| City of Perry employees enjoyed a fun-filled day at Rotary Centennial Park to close out National Public Works Week. The cookout was the culmination of a week that featured an employee health fair, a fourth-grade essay contest, a litter pickup, an equipment show case and numerous other events. Thanks to Mayor Jimmy Faircloth, Mayor Pro-tem Phyllis Bynum-Grace, Council Member Robert Jones, Council Member Randall Walker, Council Member Willie King, Council Member William R. Jackson, Council Member Riley Hunt, City Manager R. Lee Gilmour and the City of Perry employees for making National Public Works Week a success.
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City of Perry Fire and Emergency Services
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Recruits Promoted to Firefighter 1
After a lot of hard work and training the 8 new recruits of the Perry Fire and Emergency Services Department were promoted to Firefighter 1 at the department's Promotion Ceremony on March 28, 2015. They are Asa Becker, Jeremy Douglas, Tyler Messer, Tyler Moroney, Jared Davis, Greg Burger, Asa Stanton and Clint Mixon.
Ethan Singletary Receives 2014 Firefighter of the Year Award
Firefighter Ethan Singletary received the Firefighter of the Year Award for 2014. This award is voted on by all of the firefighters.
Mayor Faircloth attended the recent promotion ceremony of the PFES department and congratulated the firefighters on their achievements. He also gave a history on the Oath of Honor as a firefighter before administering it to the firefighters that were present.
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| Ethan Singletary receives 2014 Firefighter of the Year Award from Mayor Jimmy Faircloth. |
"God Bless America Day"
On Sunday, May 24, the First Baptist Church of Perry had "God Bless America Day" at it 10:45 am service. All Public Safety employees were invited. The Fire Department had 25 firefighters and family members there. Police and Fire Department employees were recognized and presented a book written by former retired firefighter and now mayor of Warner Robins, Randy Toms. Associate Pastor Warren Rogers was responsible for putting together this meaningful service. After the service everyone was treated to a luncheon held in the fellowship hall.
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| Captain Charles Mundy and family enjoy their lunch in he fellowship hall of the First Baptist Church. |
| Ladies Auxiliary Yard Sale The Perry Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary had a yard sale on May 16, making more than $400 for support of the Fire Department personnel. All items that were not sold were donated to Abba House. 
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Egg Drop at Morningside Elementary
On Tuesday, May 9, Perry Fire Department went to Morningside Elementary where students from the first and second grades had their annual egg drop. Participating students created parachutes for raw eggs. The firemen crawl to the end of the ladder on the truck and carefully drop the parachutes. When the parachutes reach the ground, they are checked by teachers and students to see which eggs survived. The photos are of students standing in front of the fire truck and of one of the parachutes falling to the ground. .
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Perry Police Department |
| Corporal Keenom Receives Degree Cpl. Jeffery Keenom received his Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice administration with an undergraduate certificate in sports management from Columbia Southern University. Cpl. Keenom has been with the Perry Police Department since May 2008 and is currently a member of the K-9 Unit. |
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Citizen Police Academy Starts June 4 The 2015 Citizen Police Academy will start on June 4, 2015. The goal of the academy is to enhance the relationship between private citizens and local law enforcement agencies. During the academy, students are exposed to a variety of topics in an assortment of settings. Emphasis will be placed on "hands on" subject matter to give students a more in-depth understanding of law enforcement. Subjects presented may include, but are not limited to the following courses:
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Criminal Investigations
RADAR Operations
Traffic Accident Investigations
Professional Standards
Drug/Vice Operations Crime Prevention |
911 Communications
Firearms Familiarization & Training
Court Operations
Use of Force
Evidence Collection/Storage
Georgia Criminal & Traffic Law |
For more information or to get an application, please call 988.2831 or 988.2804. More PPD Highlights - Capt. Heath Dykes, Criminal Investigations Division, attended an Internal Affairs seminar conducted by Law Enforcement Seminars. The course is designed for individuals assigned to the responsibility of conducting internal affairs investigations, as well as supervisors and command personnel with departmental oversight. This course offered a global perspective of the internal affairs process in a systematic framework designed to provide for informed decisions. - Several members of the Perry Police Department attended the 9th Annual David Pierce Memorial Luncheon hosted by Crimestoppers of Macon, at the Museum of Aviation on Wednesday, May 6. Law enforcement agencies from Houston, Bibb, Peach, Baldwin, Jones, Twiggs, Crawford and Monroe counties were recognized. - Perry Police Department celebrated 2015 Police Week May 11-15 in Houston County. Activities included a candlelight vigil at Southside Baptist Church, Coffee with a Cop at Starbucks, a shooting competition held at the George A. Potter Public Safety Training Center and a golf tournament which was hosted by the 78th Security Forces Squadron, the Air Force Office of Special Investigations and local law officials at Waterford Golf Course. Thank you to all who participated! |
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The Perry City Council will meet on the following schedule:
June 1 @ 5:00pm - Work Session June 2 @ 5:00pm - Pre-Council Work Session
June 2 @ 6:00pm - Council Meeting
June 15 @ 5:00pm - Work Session
June 16 @ 5:00pm - Pre-Council Work Session June 15 @ 6:00pm - Council Meeting
Annual Public Budget Hearing will be June 2 at 6:00pm. Special Budget Work Session will be June 8 at 5:00pm
City Council meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month.
The Perry Planning Commission will meet on Monday, June 8, and Monday, June 22, at 6:00pm at Perry City Hall. The Perry Planning Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month.
The Perry Downtown Development Authority will meet Tuesday, June 23, at 5:00pm. The DDA usually meets the 4th Tuesday of each month.
Perry Main Street Board meeting will be June 4 at 5:00pm. The Perry Main Street Board normally meets on the 1st Thursday of the month.
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