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The City of Perry Communications Office will launch the Inside Perry Podcast this month! This podcast was designed to give residents and visitors an inside look at Perry's local government.
Each episode will highlight a City employee, elected official, or prominent Perry figure. You can listen on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
Be the first to know when the first few episodes drop by following The City of Perry's Facebook page!
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Perry Youth Advisory Council | |
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The City of Perry is seeking high school students who are passionate about leadership to serve on the Perry Youth Advisory Council!
The Perry Youth Advisory Council offers the opportunity for high school-aged youth to learn more about their local government and City of Perry operations.
The Youth Council members shall help represent the younger generations in Perry and will assist with developing and implementing City goals and initiatives, particularly those that relate to the City of Perry’s Strategic Plan.
Meetings for the upcoming council will take place on September 22, 2022, January 27, 2023, and April 27, 2023.
Deadline to apply for consideration is August 25, 2022.
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Do you have a favorite Perry picture?
We're planning a major birthday party in 2024 and we want YOU to be part of the celebration!
We're looking for older family pictures, Perry landmarks, friends and family enjoying events....anything Perry-related! Professional and candid photography is welcomed!
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Perry Night at Mercer University Football Game | |
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Mercer Athletics has announced a series of community partners to host at the Bears' 2022 home football games.
On August 27th, Mercer Athletics will host "Perry Night" as the Bears kick off the season against Morehead State at 7 p.m. Members of the Perry community will be recognized throughout the duration of the game.
"We are excited to partner with Mercer University and their outstanding Athletics Department for Perry Day. We encourage our residents to cheer on the Mercer Bears and represent the great city of Perry," said Perry Mayor Randall Walker.
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Larry Walker and Robert Foster Rhoades Proclamations | |
Perry native, Larry Walker, was recognized by Perry Mayor and Council for his leadership and authority in the legal and political fields in our community. | |  |
Robert Foster Rhodes, long-time Perry business owner, was recognized by Perry Mayor and Council for his leadership in the community and numerous contributions to the City of Perry and Houston County. | | |
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Perry's Fire Marshal Receives Georgia Chief Fire Officer Certification
City of Perry Fire Marshal, Darryl Kitchens, was awarded the Georgia Chief Fire Officer Certification by the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs.
The program was developed to ensure that Georgia fire departments have qualified, credentialed, and professional leaders and managers overseeing their departments and personnel. Applicants must meet specific pre-requisites and complete several hours of training.
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Bag Your Trash
Our current solid waste vendor is making some changes to the way they collect your household trash and recycling!
It's important to bag all of your trash and place it inside your trash can. Recyclables are to be placed inside of their designated toter. Items placed around the trash receptacle and recycling toters will not be picked up.
Bulk item pickup and yard debris pickups are not changing. Continue to leave "bulk" items curbside, 3 feet away from any obstruction (mailbox, vehicle, cable box, etc.), for pickups as usual. This change only applies to household garbage and recycling.
We are committed to keeping Perry clean and beautiful! Please help us do so by bagging your trash!
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Perry Begins Automated School Zone Speed Enforcement | |
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The Perry Police Department will begin automated school zone enforcement in designated areas beginning August 1 using cameras.
Visible signage is installed at Tucker Elementary, Morningside Elementary, Mossy Creek Middle, and Perry High warning drivers the school zones are enforced by cameras. The cameras will operate during school zone hours posted on the street. Cameras at Perry Middle and Matt Arthur Elementary will be installed soon.
"We have high hopes that Automated Enforcement will encourage drivers to slow down and obey the law,” Interim Police Chief Alan Everidge said. “Traffic fatalities are the number one cause of death for children aged 5-14 and for young adults (aged 15-29). Very minimal reductions in speed make the roads a lot safer, especially for children.”
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Meet Perry's Newest Police Officers! | |
New Parking Lot Closing Hours at Perry's Passive Parks
The City’s passive park parking lots will now close at 10:00 p.m. each day.
This change applies to Heritage Oaks Park (unless an authorized event is occurring), Pine Needle Park, Hafley Park, Barbara Calhoun Park (unless the tennis courts are rented), and Rotary Centennial Park.
This new policy does not affect Creekwood Park or Rozar Park.
You can learn more about Perry's parks here.
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Basketball Registration
Interested in playing basketball this fall?
Registration for kids ages 3-12 begins Monday, August 1!
6 & Under: $47
7 & Up: $85
For more information about the City's Leisure Services programs, please visit our website.
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Perry Proud Junior Journalism Event Coverage | |
Jorge Razo and Eve Scott covered the Perry High School Youth Football Camp and the Summer Cheer Camp. | | |
Junior Journalist, Britney Woods, brings you all the highlights from the Rockets and Robots summer class. | | |
Maggie Hartman and Charles Woods covered the 2022 Perry Water Battle. | | |
Eve Scott and Charles Woods were on the scene at the 2022 Juneteenth Festival. | | |
Sewer Project Update
The City is beginning work on the Perry Branch Gravity Sewer Upgrades project, extending from Tucker Road to Kings Chapel Road along Perry Branch.
The project includes the installation of a new gravity sewer pipeline parallel to the existing sewer within easements on private property.
The project's purpose is to abandon an approximately 50-year-old dilapidated sewer pipeline and install a new, larger gravity sewer. This is needed to reduce infiltration and inflow within the wastewater system.
Construction will conclude in June 2023.
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Any concerns and/or questions regarding the project are to be emailed to burke.murph@gwesllc.com and chad.mcmurrian@perry-ga.gov. | |
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Downtown Perry Sidewalk Sale
We invite you to shop in Historic Downtown Perry for the Semi-Annual Sidewalk Sale!
The sale will take place on Saturday, August 20.
Retailers will be prepping for fall inventory so come on out and shop your favorite downtown stores!
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Downtown Perry Scarecrow Fest
Scarecrow Fest will be back in Perry for the month of October!
If your business, organization, or family is interested in submitting a scarecrow, you can view the entry guidelines and application here.
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Fire & Emergency Services Family Day | |
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Last month, The City of Perry Fire & Emergency Services department came together for a family day at Fire Station #2!
Nearly 100 of staff, spouses, and children were able to gather together for a relaxing afternoon of grilling and socializing.
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What's Happening in Perry? | | |
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Perry Points Expanded Services! | |
In addition to the existing text service, Perry Points will now be accessible on the City’s website!
Perry Points can be found on the City’s website where both desktop and mobile users will notice the new feature on the lower right corner of their browser window. Clicking on the icon launches a chat window, greeting residents and prompting them to enter their questions or service requests.
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Perry's Event Season Going Strong! | |
Food, festivals, and more!
Whether you work, live, or play in Perry, we hope that each event provides a unique and memorable experience for everyone!
View the full 2022 City of Perry event calendar in our Let's Go! publication.
Interested in becoming a vendor? Visit our Special Events website.
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Downtown Parking Map
Heading into Historic Downtown Perry soon?
We now have an interactive map where you can see the available parking located throughout the area.
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