City of Perry Established as a Smart Community | |
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Mayor and Council declared the City of Perry’s membership in the Middle Georgia Innovation Corridor and established itself as a Smart Community.
The City of Perry is committed to the support of technical, scientific, and digital-based jobs and industries within its corporate boundaries. Perry is positioned to welcome Smart businesses and their workforces with the City’s focus on superior service provision, quality of life amenities, and sustainable growth strategy.
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Perry Youth Advisory Council | |
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The Perry Youth Advisory Council is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year!
This program gives students the opportunity to participate in education and outreach activities about City programs and initiatives, develop and implement goals to make Perry a lifelong place of choice, identify any barriers to active participation from Perry’s young adult population, and provide input and recommendations about various City plans.
The Council will consist of 7 members, with 2 representatives each from Perry High School, Veterans High School, and The Westfield School, as well as an additional “at-large” member. The “at-large” member will represent the Perry homeschool community.
Interested students must fill out a Statement of Interest Form and complete an in-person or virtual interview.
Applications for the 2023-2024 school year close on August 21.
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From June to August, 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 – August 31, 2023, or until funds are depleted.
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What's Happening in Downtown Perry?
Introducing The Main Street Messenger!
Now you can stay up to date with the latest information about what's happening in Historic Downtown Perry!
The Mainstreet Messenger is your one-stop-shop for business highlights, upcoming meetings, and promotions happening in downtown.
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Fall Downtown Perry Wine Tasting | |
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The Fall Downtown Perry Wine Tasting event is quickly approaching!
Join us in Historic Downtown Perry on Friday, October 20 from 5 - 9 P.M. for a variety of wine samplings, live entertainment, and extended shopping hours!
Tickets go on sale on August 10 at 8 A.M. Be the first to know when tickets go on sale by signing up for a reminder using the link below!
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Red Speed School Zone Cameras
The Red Speed School Zone cameras will begin operating on Wednesday, August 2.
School zone speed enforcement is only active for speed enforcement during the hours listed on visible signage.
Cameras will be operational at the following schools:
- Perry High School
- Perry Middle School
- Mossy Creek Middle School
- Tucker Elementary School
- Morningside Elementary School
- Matt Arthur Elementary School
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Trash Schedule Updates
If your trash or recycling appears to be missed on your scheduled pickup day, you can check our website the following business day for any updates on route delays.
If your trash or recycling hasn't been collected and it's not noted as "Behind Schedule" on the webpage after one business day, please contact Public Works at (478) 988-2729.
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Perry Fire Department June 2023 Stats | |
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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 the department's statistics
for the month of June above.
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International Festival Car Show | |
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The City of Perry's International Car Show, part of the International Festival, is on
Saturday, September 23 from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. in Historic Downtown Perry!
Show off your foreign or domestic ride at this unique event! Vehicle entry is FREE.
Awards will be given in the following categories:
- Over All Best of the Fest (1)
- Overall All Best Modern Foreign & Domestic (2)
- Overall Best Classic Foreign & Domestic (2)
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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.
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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? | |
What's Happening in Perry? | | |
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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.
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Looking Forward to 2023's 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.
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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.
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