Perry Awarded Over One Million Dollars For Housing Rehabilitation | |
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The City of Perry was awarded over one million dollars in grants by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs earlier this month.
Perry received the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for $686,926 and the Community Home Investment Program (CHIP) grant for $400,000.
The CDBG is a federally funded block grant to states that focus on benefiting low to moderate-income people by providing resources for livable neighborhoods, economic empowerment, and decent housing.
The CHIP program is a federally funded grant designed to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing in Georgia by granting funds to city and county governments, public housing authorities, and nonprofits.
“The grants will allow us to continue our housing improvement efforts in Perry through our phased strategic plan – all part of a Revitalization Area Strategy,” says Holly Wharton, City of Perry Community Planner. “Perry is honored to continue working with our partners at the Georgia Department of Community Affairs through the CHIP and CDBG programs.
Specifically, this year’s CDBG award will be used to begin work in the Oldfield neighborhood.
In addition, Perry received an award for having a Revitalization Area Strategy for Oldfield.
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Coffee, Cars, and Cops
Coffee, Cars, and Cops is used to build meaningful connections and relationships with the Perry Police Department and the Perry community.
Join the Perry Police Department on Saturday, November 12 from 8:30 – 11 A.M. at Starbucks on Perry Parkway (277 Perry Parkway) for a cup of coffee as you stroll through the vehicles that local citizens will have on display for everyone to enjoy!
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We Want YOUR Feedback!
Whether you just moved to Perry this week or you've been with us your entire life, we want to hear from you!
By taking a moment to complete our brief Special Events Survey, you will help us ensure that we are planning our 2023 Special Events Season with YOU in mind, because our events are YOUR events!
Take the survey by clicking the button below or scan the QR code in the graphic with your phone's camera to be directed to the survey.
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Perry Branch Gravity Sewer Upgrade Schedule | |
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The City is continuing work on the Perry Branch Gravity Sewer upgrade.
The project includes the installation of a new gravity sewer pipeline parallel to the existing sewer within easements on private property. Once completed, the sewer pipes will replace an approximately 50-year-old dilapidated sewer pipeline. This will help reduce infiltration and inflow within the wastewater system. The following schedule reflects the areas where work will be completed through April 2023.
Note: The schedule is anticipated and may change pending weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances.
October 2022
Complete work to Tucker Road
November 2022
Tucker Road to Duncan Road
December 2022
Crossing Duncan Road to Carter Avenue
Crossing Main Street to Forest Hill Drive
January 2023
Forest Hill Park from Carter Avenue to Beckham Circle along Massee Lane
February 2023
Beckham Circle to Massee Lane
Crossing Forest Hill Drive at Massee Lane
March 2023
Forest Hill Drive to Forest Hill Park
Forest Hill Drive to James Street
April 2023
James Street to Kings Chapel Road
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Ring in the New Year With Us!
Mark your calendars for the biggest New Year's Eve Celebration in Middle Georgia!
With live entertainment, downtown dining, and more, it's sure to be an unforgettable night in Downtown Perry!
DJ Mix Master T will take the stage from 7-9 PM, followed by Cash's Juke Joint from 9-Midnight.
Our free "Kiddie Countdown" will take place at 8 PM, offering a fun and interactive opportunity for families to celebrate New Year's Eve together without having to miss bedtime!
See you in downtown Historic Perry, GA on New Year's Eve!
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City of Perry Christmas Parade
The City of Perry is hosting the 2022 Christmas Parade in the heart of Downtown Perry on December 3 beginning at 10 A.M.
We are excited to have businesses, organizations, civic groups, school groups, and more participate in this year's parade!
Applications to participate must be submitted by November 14.
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2022 Scarecrow Fest Winners
Congratulations to City of Perry Fire & Emergency Services for being the winner of 2022 Scarecrow Fest!
We loved seeing all the fun and creative scarecrows this year!
Thank you to everyone that participated. We're looking forward to what creations next year will bring!
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Inside the Perry Police Department | |
Officer Marcus Camps joins the PPD from the Montgomery Alabama PD. | |
Officer Patrick Warren joins the PPD from Fort Valley State University. | |
Officers Lauren Ellis, Jeremy Hardy, and Joshua Williamson successfully completed the Basic Law Enforcement Training course at ABAC. They have now started their 3 month Field Training Program with the Patrol Division at PPD. | |
Officer Jessica Lange successfully completed the 3 month Perry PD Field Training Program and she has been assigned as a Patrol Officer with Squad 1 at PPD. | |
Officer Kim Morton was promoted to Detective Sgt. Trainee | |
Corporal Skyler Bryant was promoted to Patrol Sergeant. | |
Officer Matthew Calhoun was promoted to Patrol Sergeant. | |
Officer Tayler Tally was promoted to Corporal in the School Resource Officer position. | |
Sergeant Brenna Banks successfully completed the Narcotics K9 Certification. | |
Training Chief Recognized For Completion of Georgia Chief Fire Officer Program | |
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The Georgia Chief Fire Officer program was developed by the Georgia Fire Chiefs Association to ensure that Georgia Fire Departments have qualified, credentialed, and professional leaders and managers overseeing their departments and personnel.
Another one of our own was presented with his certificate of completion. Congratulations to our Training Chief, Charles Mundy, on his successful completion of this program!
This is another example of the Perry Fire & Emergency Services Department’s commitment to excellence!
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Randy Howard Sworn in by Perry Municipal Court Judge | |
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We welcome Randy Howard as our new Perry Municipal Court Associate Judge!
He was sworn in by the Perry Municipal Court Judge James Freeman at the council meeting earlier this week.
"I’ve been practicing law in the state of Georgia for over 33 years, so this is an honor. I’m right up the road; I live in Macon. But I consider Perry home as well."
Perry Municipal Court is responsible for providing adjudication of municipal citations.
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Downtown Perry's Restaurant District
Did you know that the City of Perry established a Restaurant District in Historic Downtown?
A customer may take an alcoholic beverage in a plastic cup in public spaces within the district boundaries between 11 A.M. and midnight daily.
Want to learn more about Historic Perry? Visit our website!
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Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday is a nationwide movement to encourage people to shop with small businesses not only for their holiday shopping, but all year round!
You may not realize it, but every time you pick up coffee from your favorite neighborhood café or buy a gift from a local artist’s online store, you’re shopping small and making a difference in your local economy!
This year's Small Business Saturday will take place on November 26 from 10 A.M. - 4 P.M.
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70s, 80s, 90s Dance Party | |
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Lace up your dancing shoes and mark your calendars!
On Thursday, November 17, you're invited to dance through the decades!
We're throwing it back to the 70s, 80s, and 90s, so come ready to party!
The Dance Party will take place at the Perry Events Center (1121 Macon Road)
from 7 - 10 P.M.
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Junior Journalists Coverage | |
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Junior Journalists spoke with Downtown Manager, Alicia Hartley, and the City of Perry Fire & Emergency Services Department about the 2022 Scarecrow Fest!
Scarecrow Fest took place in Downtown Perry throughout the month of October.
Watch the coverage here.
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Perry Junior Journalists, Maggie, and Abigail, had the chance to hang out with all the princesses at the Princess Pizza Party!
What better way to spend a Saturday morning?
Watch the coverage here.
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Perry EPA Cleanup Grant Meeting
The City of Perry is working to clean up environmental contamination at the former Stanley Furniture property.
The contamination resulted from years of operation by a dry cleaner on the site and in order to fully transition the property to public use, the contamination must be remediated.
The City will be holding a meeting at City Hall (1211 Washington Street) on November 2 at noon to discuss the matter. The goal of this meeting is to inform the community regarding the following factors and initiatives:
- The intent of the City to apply for EPA cleanup funding to address environmental issues associated with the property
- To provide the community with an opportunity to review drafts of the EPA grant application and Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA)
- To accept comments from the public regarding the proposed application and project
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November Special Events at a Glance | |
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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Wrapping Up 2022's Events! | |
Movies on the lawn, parades, 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 full 2022 City of Perry event calendar in our latest Let's Go! publication.
Interested in becoming a vendor? Visit our Special Events website.
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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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