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Perry Establishes Five Priorities to Focus On In 2022

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In 2022, the City of Perry established five priorities to focus on. Focus areas include communication, growth management, infrastructure, blight, and continued excellence.

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Click on the photo above to take a deep dive into highlights, funds, policy formulation, growth management, and more about Perry during Fiscal Year 2021!

Perry PD Has a Place For You!

The City of Perry is growing, and so is the Perry Police Department!

Whether you're looking for a career change, or currently working for another police department, Perry PD has a place for you to make a difference.

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City of Perry Hosts Leadership Perry

The City of Perry hosted June's Leadership Perry class!

"Leadership Perry seeks to identify and engage diverse and emerging leaders in the Perry area, with an emphasis on building the leadership base of Perry and Houston County. Leadership Perry is designed to deliver adaptive learning techniques, linking leadership skills to real challenges in the Perry area specific to future growth and economic development." (Perry Chamber Of Commerce)

The group toured the Frank Satterfield Wastewater Treatment Plant, asked Mayor Walker questions, and learned about Perry Police Department and City of Perry Fire & Emergency Services operations.

Sergeant Drew Rowell Named 2022 Firefighter of the Year

The City of Perry Fire Department named Sergeant Drew Rowell as their 2022 Firefighter of the Year!

Firefighter of the Year is a nomination voted on by the employees of the Perry Fire Department. Sgt. Rowell was chosen for this award in recognition of his commitment to excellence to the department!

Congratulations Sergeant Drew Rowell!

Perry Fire Obtains EMS Agency License

Perry Fire & Emergency Services received the EMS Agency License from the Georgia Department of Public Health, Office of EMS, and Trauma as a licensed Medical First Responder Agency.

This license ensures that whenever a fire apparatus is called to a medical emergency, there will be at a minimum an EMT or Paramedic on that apparatus to help expedite medical care under approved protocols from a licensed medical director.

Perry Farmers Market Receives Grant

The Downtown Perry Farmers Market received a Farmers Market Grant from AgGeorgia Farm Credit. AgGeorgia Farm Credit designated $7,500 to help local Farmers Markets promote their markets in 2022.

3 grants of $2,500 were awarded to qualifying markets, with the Downtown Perry Farmers Market being one of the grant recipients. This grant money will be used for rack cards, signage, and more to further promote the Downtown Perry Farmers Market.

Perry is Rehabilitating Homes with the CHIP Grant Program

Perry is spending $400,000 in state grant money to repair homes in the the area.

In accordance with the recently adopted Strategic Plan, the CHIP Grant will be used to aid those who cannot physically or financially make these upgrades to their homes.

New Airport Terminal and Corporate Building Coming to the Perry - Houston County Airport

Perry hopes to bring in new businesses and see great economic growth with these new additions to the airport.

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Looking for some fun summer activities?

Summer Activities

Summer Soccer Camp

Youth Football Camp

Summer Cheer Camp

Summer Art Classes

Creekwood Park Splash 'N Bash

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Six Easy Ways to Keep Illicit Discharge Out of Our Local Creeks

Take a look at how you can prevent illicit discharge from making its way into our local creeks by reading these 6 easy steps!

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Recycling Bin Updates

Does your recycling bin look like this? If so, it's time for a replacement! Due to operational changes with solid waste pick up - older recycling bins must be replaced with a newer version.

Need a new one? Call Customer Service at (478) 988-2754 or text Perry Points by texting Hello to 888-49-PERRY (73779) to request a new recycling bin at no charge.

If you already have a tall City of Perry recycling bin - then you're good to go!

July Events at a Glance

Food Truck Friday

July 15 | 6 - 10 PM

Perry Presents

July 22 | 7 - 10 PM

Yoga in the Park

July 30 | 9 AM

What's Happening in Perry?

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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