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Read the latest City of Perry news.

PUBLIC MEETINGS

View the public meetings schedule.

UPCOMING EVENTS

What's happening in Perry? A lot!

NEW TO PERRY?

View our Welcome Guide.

EXPLORE PERRY

We have a variety of park amenities.

SHOP. DINE. ENJOY!

See why Historic Downtown Perry is the perfect location.

STAY IN THE KNOW

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Drink and Dine Downtown

Throughout the months of June and July, you can spend $150 at Historic Downtown Perry’s restaurants and bars and earn a $25 Downtown Dollars gift card!


To receive the $25 Downtown Dollars gift card, you must provide itemized receipts totaling at least $150, not including tax, tips, or gift card purchases from downtown restaurants and bars.


The program will run from June 1 – July 31, 2023, or until funds are depleted.

Learn More

2022 City of Perry Water Quality Report


City of Perry citizens can trust that their water is safe to drink!


According to the 2022 Annual Water Quality Report, the City of Perry's water meets all federal and state regulations.


Read the in-depth report by clicking the photo to the left or the button below.

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2023 Spring Cleanup Stats

The City of Perry Spring Cleanup happened April 10 - 14 for the

City’s residential customers!


The Spring Cleanup program invites residents to get rid of some

items that are normally not hauled off by the standard trash service.


Several tons of debris and tires were collected throughout the week!

A Friendly Reminder from Your Friends at Public Works...


The Department of Public Works would like to remind everyone to break down cardboard into the toter for recycling OR stack it off to the side of toters for pickup.


We ask that cardboard is not placed between the cans.

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A New Resource for Trash Pickup Updates

The City now has a resource for updates regarding trash

pickup schedules.


If your trash or recycling appears to be missed on your scheduled

pickup day, you can now check our website the following business

day for any updates on route delays.


If you believe your trash has been missed, please call Public Works at

(478) 988-2729 so the webpage can be updated with the most recent information.

Learn More

Perry Fire Department April 2023 Stats

The Perry Fire Department is a 2 station department that

contains a staff of firefighters providing fire protection, emergency

medical services, technical rescue operations, fire safety education,

fire cause investigation, and fire code inspections to a population of approx.

23,000 over 28.5 square miles.


You can view a summary of thedepartment's statistics

for the month of April above.

Learn More About the Perry Fire Department

Wondering How You Can Stay Connected with the

City of Perry?

Have a Question? We’re Only A Text Away…


Using text messaging, users can quickly get answers to their

questions, find information on various City services, send a message to

staff, and sign up for text message notifications.


Text “HELLO” to (888) 49-PERRY (73779) to begin the conversation!



The platform was developed with the latest AI-driven chatbot technology,

allowing the City to automate and scale its customer service efforts to

help with the day-to-day needs of both staff and users.


Users can also report issues including potholes, missed trash pickups,

and more all through an interactive chatbot that responds immediately to

a user’s text message.


PLEASE NOTE: Perry Points is not for emergencies.

If you have an emergency, call 911.

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Citizens Police Academy - Now Accepting Applications!

The Perry Police Department is accepting applications for this year’s Citizens Police Academy.


This 12-week program gives participants an opportunity to understand the responsibilities and challenges within the law enforcement profession.


The academy begins June 12 and will meet at the Public Safety Building located at 1207 Washington Street.


Applicant Requirements:

  • Minimum age: 20 years old
  • Resident of Houston County
  • Complete an application including other waiver forms
  • Program fee: $28.00


The program will include a firearms safety instruction class. Applicants will need to provide their own weapons, ammo, and eye/ear protection.


Program completion is not the equivalent of completing the Mandate Training Academy for sworn law enforcement officers. The program is for civilian education only.



For more information, contact the Perry Police Department at (478) 988-2800.

Register

Don't Become A Victim Informational Session

The Perry Police Department is hosting a “Don’t Become A Victim”

information session on June 8 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the James

E. Worrall Center.


Participants will identify common scams and how to avoid becoming a

victim. Topics include identity theft, check and credit card fraud, email,

internet, and phone scams.


The information session is free for Perry and Houston County residents.


Pre-registration is required.


The James E. Worrall Center is located at 1060 Keith Drive in Perry.

Register

City of Perry Safety Committee

The purpose of the City of Perry Safety Committee is to help

provide a safe environment for employees, customers, and visitors!

 

The safety committee consists of a mixed population to represent

each City department. Members were selected to actively contribute to

identifying problems and working towards solutions as well as communicating

to and from their departments. 


At each meeting, the team will review reported prior period safety

incidents, accidents or near-misses, and get up to date safety practices to

share with their departments.

 

The committee consists of April Minchew, Mirian Arrington, Lulu Herrera,

Suzi Ortiz, Kerri Avia, Amy Harmon, Angie Summer, Cody Gunn, Thomas Schonau, Darryl Kitchens, Chris Sutcliff, and Jenny Burdeshaw.

 

City of Perry Fire Marshal, Darryl Kitchens, leads the safety committee

as the Safety Chairperson. He will lead the safety committee and in his

current role, ensuring safety and physical security of all operations, responding

to all emergency situations to provide initial management and coordination of the emergency, and using all of the emergency management infrastructure including all physical emergency equipment.

National Police Week Recognitions

Lt. Quridsha Gilliam

Supervisor of the Year

Sgt. Kim Morton

Officer of the Year

Mrs. Gail Price

Civilian of the Year

Congratulations to Our City of Perry Graduates!

Fire Chief, Lee Parker, recently graduated with his Masters of Public Administration. Chief Parker received this designation at his commencement ceremony in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Community Planner, Emily Carson, recently graduated from Georgetown University with a Master of Professional Studies in Urban & Regional Planning with a concentration in Housing Economic and Community Development.

Congratulations to Sarah Nottingham on 15 Years of Service to the City of Perry!

Mayor and Council recognized Sarah Nottingham for her

15 years of service to the City of Perry!


Serving in different capacities during her time with the City, Sarah

currently serves as the Stormwater Inspector.


Congratulations Sarah!

Learn More About Stormwater

The Perry Water Battle

We are inviting the young and young at heart to join us in an

epic water battle at Rozar Park on June 24!


With dueling fire trucks, water slides, water balloons, wading pools,

and a free community cookout (while supplies last), this is sure to be

one super soaked Saturday the whole family will enjoy!


We recommend the following:


- Wear comfortable waterproof clothing

- Wear water socks or comfortable waterproof shoes

- Bring your own water toys

- Bring sunscreen and bottled water

- Bring towels and/or outdoor chairs for seating


Rozar Park is located at 1060 Keith Drive.

Learn More About Leisure Services

Summer Opportunities with Perry Leisure Services

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June Special Events At A Glance

Open Streets Perry

June 2 | 5 - 9 P.M.

Juneteenth Freedom Day Festival

June 17| 12 - 3 P.M.

Perry Presents | Kazul

June 30| 7 - 10 P.M.

Tips From the Fire Department

It's important to educate EVERYONE who cares for your child about

vehicle heating dynamics, the lure of unattended cars to curious children,

and the power of autopilot on the brain.


Read and share this about the danger of leaving

children in hot vehicles as we enter into the summer months.

Learn More

Meet the Newest Additions to the

City of Perry Team!

Shawn Douglas

Police Officer

Police Department

Austin Fennell

Police Officer Trainee

Police Department


Anthony Valle

Police Officer Trainee

Police Department

Employee Directory

City of Perry Employee Values


City of Perry employees are proud to represent and serve the community of Perry, Georgia.


Over the last several years the City has been focused on the development and implementation of shared vision and mission statements that reflect how we perform our day-to-day work.


Click on the values to the left to read more about how we treat each other, as well as the citizens of our community.

Join the City of Perry Family!

It comes as no surprise that so many people love the quality of life that the City of Perry affords. But did you know that the City also provides extraordinary career opportunities?


With a generous compensation philosophy that outperforms many larger cities and regional businesses, as well as a wealth of benefits for full-time employees - including a comprehensive health/dental/vision/life/ disability insurance plan, 120 hours of paid parental leave, flexible paid time off (PTO), 13 paid holidays each year, a 457 retirement plan with 5% employer match, and a best-in-state tuition reimbursement program - the City continues to affirm its commitment to providing a fulfilling and rewarding experience for its employees.

View Current Job Openings

What's Happening in Perry?

Perry Points Expanded Services!

In addition to the existing text service, Perry Points is now 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.

Learn More

Inside Perry Podcast

The City of Perry’s Communications Office launched the Inside Perry podcast to give listeners an inside look at Perry’s local government.


We discuss topics such as City operations, events, and other interests of City residents and businesses.


Episodes are available on Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle Podcasts, and iHeartRadio.

Interested in a Specific Topic? Let Us Know!

Looking Forward to 2023's Spring and Summer Events?

Participate in Food Truck Friday, music festivals, Open Streets, 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 2023 Spring and Summer Edition of the Let's Go! publication.


Interested in becoming a vendor? Fill out the form on our website.

2023 Special Events Calendar

Searching For Ways To Get Involved?


Volunteering is a rewarding experience, whether you're looking for school service hours, want to bolster your resume, or simply wish to give back to your community!


If you are passionate about Perry and enjoy interacting with others, you will love volunteering with Visit Perry where you can provide the local perspective on where to eat, sleep, shop, and play in Perry to first time visitors, new residents, and seasonal guests!

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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.

Downtown Parking Map

www.perry-ga.gov