Inside Perry, Georgia City of Perry Communications Office
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Welcome to the Inside Perry podcast! Where you get an inside look at Perry, Georgia’s local government. We’re glad you chose Perry – where people make the difference. Whether you stay a few hours or a lifetime, your time in Perry will be rewarding and unforgettable. We look forward to seeing you around in our amazing community Where Georgia Comes Together. Visit us at perry-ga.gov.
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HOT TOPIC: Solid Waste & Recycling Explained
The mission of the City of Perry Department of Public Works is to provide safe, prompt, reliable service to the residents and businesses of Perry.
The Department of Public Works is responsible for providing the following major services to the City and its residents:
Proactive and responsive customer serviceGeneral maintenance of all streets and rights of waySolid Waste pick up and disposalAesthetically pleasing public facilities and groundsWell-maintained and efficient public facilitiesEffective stormwater system maintenanceIn this episode, Public Works Superintendent Ansley Fitzner sits down with Inside Perry to discuss common solid waste misconceptions and what to expect with the suspension of the recycling program beginning May 2024.
Need to report missed trash pick up or other solid waste issues? Contact Public Works at (478) 988-2732 or submit a work order through Perry Points.
Learn more about the recycling services suspension.
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Perry Movie Theaters | Perry's 200th Birthday Celebration
Perry, Georgia, is turning 200 years old in 2024, and we're celebrating all year long!
Did you know that the first movie theater opened in Perry in 1912? In this episode, Mrs. Ellie Loudermilk, President of the Perry Area Historical Society & Museum, narrates the fascinating history about movie theaters in Perry.
You can learn more about the history of Perry Movie Theaters at the Perry Area Historical Society Museum.
Visit www.perryhistoricalmuseum.org for more about Perry's rich history.
For more information about the year-long celebration, visit www.perry-ga.gov/200.
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The History of Transportation in Perry | Perry's 200th Birthday Celebration
Perry, Georgia, is turning 200 years old in 2024, and we're celebrating all year long!
Did you know that in 1888, you could journey from Elko to Macon by train for just $1.45? In this episode, Mrs. Ellie Loudermilk, President of the Perry Area Historical Society & Museum, narrates the evolution of Perry's modes of transportation throughout history.
You can learn more about the modes of transportation in Perry at the Perry Area Historical Society Museum.
Visit www.perryhistoricalmuseum.org for more about Perry's rich history.
For more information about the year-long celebration, visit www.perry-ga.gov/200.
If you like Inside Perry - subscribe and share the podcast with friends and family. The podcast is available on all major podcast platforms.
Visit us at perry-ga.gov.
We hope to see you around in our amazing community...Where Georgia Comes Together. -
Oldfield History | Perry's 200th Birthday Celebration
Perry, Georgia, is turning 200 years old in 2024, and we're celebrating all year long!
In this episode, Mrs. Ellie Loudermilk, President of the Perry Area Historical Society & Museum, shares the history of Perry's Oldfield District with information provided by Perry City Councilwoman Phyllis Bynum-Grace.
You can learn more about the Oldfield District and the information mentioned in this episode at the Perry Area Historical Society Museum.
Visit www.perryhistoricalmuseum.org for more about Perry's rich history.
For more information about the year-long celebration, visit www.perry-ga.gov/200.
If you like Inside Perry - subscribe and share the podcast with friends and family. The podcast is available on all major podcast platforms.
Visit us at perry-ga.gov.
We hope to see you around in our amazing community...Where Georgia Comes Together. -
Black History Month Part II | Perry's 200th Birthday Celebration
Perry, Georgia, is turning 200 years old in 2024, and we're celebrating all year long!
In this episode, Mrs. Ellie Loudermilk, President of the Perry Area Historical Society & Museum, shares Part II of historical information about the Black community of Perry, Georgia.
This episode highlights the Black businesses of Perry, with much of the information provided by Mrs. Ruby Boone Tharpe, who was the editor of Perry's Black history for the Houston Home Journal for many years.
You can learn more about the individuals mentioned in this episode at the Perry Area Historical Society Museum.
Visit www.perryhistoricalmuseum.org for more about Perry's rich history.
For more information about the year-long celebration, visit www.perry-ga.gov/200.
If you like Inside Perry - subscribe and share the podcast with friends and family. The podcast is available on all major podcast platforms.
Visit us at perry-ga.gov.
We hope to see you around in our amazing community...Where Georgia Comes Together. -
Black History Month Part I | Perry's 200th Birthday Celebration
Perry, Georgia, is turning 200 years old in 2024, and we're celebrating all year long!
In this episode, Mrs. Ellie Loudermilk, President of the Perry Area Historical Society & Museum, shares historical information about the Black community of Perry, Georgia.
While this episode highlights Black Councilmembers, educators, and past and present City of Perry employees, there are many others who deserve recognition for their success in this community. You can learn more about them at the Perry Area Historical Society Museum.
Visit www.perryhistoricalmuseum.org for more about Perry's rich history.
For more information about the year-long celebration, visit www.perry-ga.gov/200.
If you like Inside Perry - subscribe and share the podcast with friends and family. The podcast is available on all major podcast platforms.
Visit us at perry-ga.gov.
We hope to see you around in our amazing community...Where Georgia Comes Together.