Perry is planning for the future, and we want you to stay informed throughout the process. The Comprehensive Plan will help guide decisions about growth, development, transportation, housing, recreation, and other priorities that shape our community.

Visit the link below to follow the planning process, learn about upcoming opportunities for public input, and see how the plan is taking shape.

Communications Office Receives National Award

The City of Perry’s Employee Onboarding Guide received a City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA) Savvy Award, recognizing excellence in government communications.

Judges praised the Communications Office for using in-house talent to create a unified, engaging resource that prepares employees to confidently represent the City from their first day.

Congratulations to the City of Perry Communications Department!

Clerks Office Earns Certificate

Annie Warren has successfully completed the Georgia Records Management Professional (GRMP) Certificate Program, administered by the Georgia Records Association (GRA).

The GRMP Certificate Program provides specialized training designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and professionalism of records and information management practitioners throughout Georgia.

Upcoming Downtown Events

Live @ 5!

Enjoy live music on the City Hall lawn from 5:00–7:00 p.m. on select Fridays in Historic Downtown Perry.

Upcoming Dates:

October 2 | October 23 | November 6

Scarecrow Fest 2026

Historic Downtown Perry will come alive with creative scarecrow displays during October!

This year’s theme, Under the Big Top in Downtown Perry, brings a circus-inspired twist to this annual fall tradition.

Ghouls Night Out

Grab your best ghouls and head to Historic Downtown Perry for Ghouls Night Out on October 22!

Enjoy late-night shopping and seasonal treats at participating downtown shops.

Downtown Perry's Sweets & Treats

Join us in Historic Downtown Perry for Sweets & Treats on October 30 from 4:00–6:00 p.m.

Enjoy treats and Halloween fun for the whole family!

August 2026 Perry Fire & Emergency Services Stats

The City of Perry Fire & Emergency Services Department received a total of 336 calls during the month of August in 2026.

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.

You can view the breakdown by clicking on the image.

Calling all City of Perry third graders! The 8th Annual Fire Safety Poster Contest is officially underway.

This year’s theme is “Be a Fire Safety Hero in Your Everyday Life!” Students are encouraged to get creative and show how everyday actions can help prevent fires and keep our community safe.

A winner and runner-up will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Perry Fire Chief and have their artwork displayed in City buildings. The grand-prize winner will also receive a pizza party with their class and City of Perry firefighters, plus a ride to or from school in a fire truck!

Entries must be received by October 31, 2026. Be sure to review all contest requirements and securely attach the completed release form to the back of the poster.

The City of Perry is excited to bring numerous exciting events to the community and our guests! It is our hope that all of our events provide unique and memorable experiences for everyone.

Perry's Pajama Holiday Bash

December 11, 2026 | 6:00 PM

Historic Downtown Perry

Perry Buzzard Drop

December 31, 2026 | 8:00 PM

Historic Downtown Perry

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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