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We're hosting the “Gingerbread Village: A Sweet and Merry Christmas Parade” starting at 10 AM on Saturday, December 2!
Attendees can expect more than 80 floats featuring representatives from the community as we kick off the holiday season in Perry.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to safety concerns, candy will not be thrown or distributed by participants. The parade will go on rain or shine!
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Pine Needle Park Inclusive Playground Grand Opening | |
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City leaders and community partners celebrated the grand opening of Pine Needle Park's inclusive playground last month!
The inclusive playground was made possible through a generous donation by the James E. Worrall Foundation and works to cement the Foundation’s and City’s commitment to inclusivity and opportunities for all.
The Worrall Foundation contributed $35,000 to the City of Perry for the purchase and installation of accessible playground equipment at Pine Needle Park. This new addition to the park is designed to be a welcoming space for children and families of all abilities.
The James E. Worrall Foundation is a living legacy to honor the late Mayor James E. Worrall and his 20 years of service to the City of Perry. The Worrall Foundation, led by volunteers and headed by City of Perry Councilmember Joe Posey, also works to promote and fund recreational activities within the City of Perry to further Mayor Worrall’s goal of improving opportunities for the community’s youth.
Pine Needle Park is located at 1020 Country Club Road in Perry and is open to the public seven days a week during daylight hours.
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Shop Til You Drop Downtown | December First Friday | |
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Shop Downtown Perry's First Friday is back on December 1!
The downtown merchants will be open until 7:00 PM welcoming you to explore and indulge in the best they have to offer!
Grab a drink, do some shopping, and then finish your evening with dinner at one of the delicious restaurants downtown!
Get Paid To Shop!
- When you spend $50 with downtown merchants, submit your receipts to receive a $10 Downtown Dollars gift card.
- Qualifying purchases must be made on the First Friday of the month, and the date should be shown on the receipt.
- To receive the $10 Downtown Dollars gift card, you must provide the itemized receipt totaling at least $50, NOT including taxes or gift card purchases from downtown stores or boutiques.
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Holiday Light Hunt
The Perry Holiday Light Hunt is back for the 4th year!
Each holiday season, we gather pictures and locations of the beautiful holiday light displays from area residents and businesses.
Don’t be left out! Send in your pictures so everyone can enjoy the holiday spirit!
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James E. Worrall Foundation Donates $5,000 to
Perry Leisure Services
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The James E. Worrall Foundation generously donated $5,000 to the City’s Leisure Services program.
The James E. Worrall Foundation is a living legacy to honor the late Mayor James E. Worrall and his 20 years of service to the City of Perry.
The Worrall Foundation, led by volunteers and headed by City of Perry Councilmember Joe Posey, also works to promote and fund recreational activities within the City of Perry to further Mayor Worrall’s goal of improving opportunities for the community’s youth.
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City of Perry Receives Over One Million Dollars From The Georgia Department of Community Affairs | |
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The City of Perry received over one million dollars from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to assist with housing issues in the Perry community.
Two checks were presented to the Council for a combined total of $1,394,145.
Perry received $400,000 from the Community Home Investment Program (CHIP) that will help improve owner-occupied homes throughout the City of Perry. The grant administrators have a waiting list of homeowners that they are working through to distribute these funds.
In addition, Perry received $994,145 from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program that will assist with owner-occupied rehabilitation efforts in the Oldfield Neighborhood. Homeowners have already been identified, and work is expected to begin in 2024.
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Citizens Police Academy Recognized | |
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Members of the Citizens Police Academy were recognized at the November 8 Council Meeting!
The 12-week program provided participants with a unique opportunity to gain comprehensive insights into the demands of the law enforcement profession, coupled with a firearms safety instruction course.
Congratulations to all participants!
Pictured from left to right: Chief Alan Everidge, Jordan Rodgers, John Law, Amanda Jeffers, Jenny Burdeshaw, Vicki Bradley
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City of Perry PlanFirst Designation Renewed | |
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The Georgia Department of Community Affairs renewed the City of Perry's PlanFirst designation for the second time.
Perry is one of the few Georgia communities to receive this designation three times.
The PlanFirst designation recognizes the hard work of successful comprehensive planning implementation, and acknowledges Perry's commitment to identifying opportunities and setting goals to move our community forward.
Pictures (from left): Laura Mathis, Middle Georgia Regional Commission Executive Director; Daniel Gaddis, Georgia Department of Community Affairs; Mayor Randall Walker, and Emily Carson, City of Perry Community Planner.
Learn more about the PlanFirst program here.
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The Mainstreet Messenger: Volume 3
The Main Street Messenger Volume 3 is available now!
The Mainstreet Messenger is your one-stop-shop for business highlights, upcoming meetings, and promotions happening in Historic Downtown Perry!
Delve into this edition for a brief overview of the exciting events happening in Downtown Perry throughout the remainder of 2023.
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Perry Fire Department October 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 October above.
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2023 Fire Safety Poster Contest Winners:
Cooking Safety Starts With You!
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Winner Anna Caroline Davis (The Westfield School) with her family, Fire Chief Parker, Assistant Fire Chief Crumpton, and Mayor Walker | |
Runner Up Isabella Luczun (The Westfield School) with her family, Fire Chief Parker, Assistant Fire Chief Crumpton, and Mayor Walker | |
Honorable Mention Brooklyn Warren (Langston Road Elementary) with her family, Fire Chief Parker, Assistant Fire Chief Crumpton, and Mayor Walker | |
Honorable Mention Tatum Pitts (The Westfield School) with her family, Fire Chief Parker, Assistant Fire Chief Crumpton, and Mayor Walker | |
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Congratulations Officer Fennell!
Officer Austin Fennell was one of a few selected to attend the Professional Responder Program; which was the first class held at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center.
This class was an additional 6 weeks of advanced law enforcement training.
Congratulations Officer Fennell!
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Meet The Newest Additions to the City of Perry Team! | |
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Tishanna Bautista
Human Resources Technician
Human Resources
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Garrett Beach
Firefighter
Perry Fire & Emergency Services
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Daniel Douglas
Firefighter
Perry Fire & Emergency Services
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Holly Drost
Property Evidence Technician
Perry Police Department
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Dhalsim Hinton
Equipment Operator
Public Works
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Alfredo Rodriguez
Firefighter
Perry Fire & Emergency Services
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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? | | |
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Stay connected to the City of Perry by signing up for Perry Points!
In addition to the existing text service, Perry Points is 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 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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Searching For Ways To Get Involved?
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 have an interactive map where you can see the available parking located throughout the area.
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