Applications are open for the 2025–2026 Perry Youth Advisory Council!

This is a unique opportunity for high school students to gain real-world leadership experience, learn how their local government works, and make a positive impact in Perry.

If you're 16–18 years old, enrolled at Perry High, Veterans High, The Westfield School, or homeschooled in the Perry area, and ready to commit to a one-year term full of learning, service, and leadership, you’re exactly who we’re looking for!

Bring your ideas, energy, and voice to the table, and help shape the future of Perry alongside other passionate students.

Read the publication to learn more.

The Perry Police Department has seen a noticeable uptick in fraud reports recently, many of which follow similar patterns designed to trick victims into sending money or giving up personal information.

Some of the more common scams reported include:

• Traffic Citation Scams – You receive a message claiming you failed to pay a citation and now have a warrant.
• Peach Pass Fraud – Scammers claim you used the Peach Pass lane without an active account or sufficient funds and now owe a fine.
• Jury Duty Scams – You’re told you missed jury or grand jury duty and must pay a fine to avoid arrest—sometimes even using the names of local officers or deputies to appear legitimate.
• Tech Support Pop-Ups – A message pops up on your computer claiming your system is hacked and urges you to call “Microsoft” or another tech company.
• Old Medical Debt Scams – You receive a call about a medical bill from years ago, now “in collections,” with a one-time offer to settle for half if paid immediately.

Scammers often create a sense of urgency to pressure you into acting without thinking.

If you're part of a civic group, church, or business in Perry or South Houston County and would like to learn more about recognizing and avoiding fraud, we’re here to help. Perry PD’s Community Officer, Corporal Marcus Camps, is available to provide presentations tailored to your group.

To schedule a session, contact the Perry Police Department and ask for Cpl. Marcus Camps (478) 988-2804.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 16, and join us for a day of shopping and savings in Historic Downtown Perry!

From 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., downtown merchants will offer special sales and promotions both inside their stores and along the sidewalks.

From 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., head over to the Perry Events Center (1121 Macon Road) for a special warehouse-style sale featuring select downtown businesses with additional sales.

Get ready to roll out the red carpet for the most magical parade of the season!

The 2025 City of Perry Christmas Parade invites you to step into the spotlight with this year’s blockbuster theme: Christmas at the Movies. Whether you're inspired by timeless holiday classics or modern cinematic adventures, this is your chance to bring the magic of the big screen to Downtown Perry.

Reimagine movie magic in holiday form with Santa himself as the star of the show. Lights, camera, Christmas!

Parade applications open September 2025.

Join the City of Perry’s Technology and Entrepreneurship Advisory Board for their next speaker series event featuring the Vice President of Marketing from Sigma Defense, an industry professional with over two decades of experience in leading marketing strategies for technology and defense companies.

This dynamic presentation will cover a range of marketing topics, from foundational strategies to advanced techniques. Attendees will gain insights into content creation, leveraging social media platforms, the growing role of AI, and more.

Whether you're a business owner, marketing professional, or simply interested in learning more, this event will provide valuable takeaways to help elevate your marketing efforts. Come prepared to ask tough questions and engage with likeminded individuals at this interactive event.

This event is free to attend! Light refreshments will be provided.

The Georgia Department of Transportation will begin a paving and re-striping project on SR 127 and SR 11 (Commerce Street and Macon Road) in Perry on Monday, July 28.

The work aims to improve traffic flow and safety.

Motorists should expect lane closures, minor delays, and are urged to use caution when traveling through the work zone.

Neighborhood Watch Meeting

August 19, 2025 | 6:00 p.m.

Stop The Scam

August 20, 2025 | 6:00 p.m.

Senior Citizens’ Firearm Safety Class

September 5, 2025 | 8:00 a.m.

Register

Women’s Firearm Safety Class

September 6, 2025 | 8:00 a.m.

Register

The City of Perry Fire & Emergency Services Department received a total of 291 calls during the month of June in 2025.

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 over 26,000 across 27.9 square miles.

Downtown Disco

August 8 | 7 PM | Creekwood Park

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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