Economic Development Brief
May 2022
Perry Continues Growth
Jack Link's Beef Jerky is now officially part of the Perry Community with a $450 million dollar investment to bring one of the company's manufacturing plants off Perry Parkway.

"I want to assure you that the City of Perry is here to support your company and the investment you are making in our community. We look forward to a very successful partnership for many years to come." - Mayor Randall Walker

A recent news article can be viewed here.

Community Development
The City of Perry's Community Development Department issued 5 new single-family home building permits in April, bringing the total for the year to 127.  

Skweeky Kleen Carwash #2 on Plaza Connector Drive was issued a land disturbance permit. Jersey Mike's and Dunkin Donuts are nearing completion on the west side of Sam Nunn Blvd at the I-75 Exit 136. Cook Out is under construction at the former Taco Bell location on the east side of Sam Nunn Blvd. Zaxby's is under construction on Perry Parkway beside Wendy's and Skweeky Kleen Carwash. Commercial permits were issued for the Perimeter Point Retail Center (next to Georgia Bob's), the new field house at Perry High School and renovation of the church by the new owner at 1014 WF Ragin Drive. 
 
Site permits issued for the new Grove Church on Langston Road and a liquor store at 1498 Sam Nunn (in front of Holiday Inn). 
New Restaurant Space Available in
Downtown Perry
commodore

The first floor of The Commodore Building, under construction as a restaurant space at 904 Commerce Street in Downtown Perry is available for lease.
  • 3,200 SF available
  • Grease trap installed
  • Infrastructure in place for bar
  • Outdoor dining
  • Large commercial kitchen space
For additional info or leasing, contact Meredith Lockerman at meredithlockerman@gmail.com
New Event Space Opens Downtown
James Farmer, a Southern author, interior designer and speaker recently celebrated a newly constructed space outdoor event space located at 936 Carroll St. beside his office building. The Courtyard on Carroll can host intimate gatherings from private dinners to bridal showers. For more info, http://www.jamesfarmer.com/courtyard-on-carroll
If you missed the April newsletter, click here.

Also, be sure to check out our Sites & Buildings database here to view properties that might not yet be on your radar.

Click here to download and utilize our marketing flyer in any of your marketing materials for properties listed in Perry.

As always, feel free to call, text, or email me if I can assist you with any projects in Perry.

Ashley Hardin, CEcD
Economic Development Administrator
City of Perry
Office 478-988-2755
Mobile 478-508-1384