Inside Perry, Georgia

Perry, Georgia, is turning 200 years old in 2024, and we're celebrating all year long!

Since information is sparse, it is not possible to name any one house in Perry as the oldest. However, in today's episode, Mrs. Ellie Loudermilk, President of the Perry Area Historical Society & Museum, shares a few possibilities.

You can learn more about the history of Perry houses 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 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 service
• General maintenance of all streets and rights of way
• Solid Waste pick up and disposal
• Aesthetically pleasing public facilities and grounds
• Well-maintained and efficient public facilities
• Effective stormwater system maintenance

In 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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We hope to see you around in our amazing community...Where Georgia Comes Together.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, narrates the story of the Commander of the First Army in the Western European Campaign of World War II, General Courtney Hicks Hodges.

Hodges was born in Perry, Georgia, in 1887 and went on to have an outstanding military career, receiving many honors and awards not only from the United States but also from the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Argentina, Russia, and Luxembourg.

This is his story.

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.

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, narrates the story behind the namesake of Perry, Georgia – war hero Oliver Hazard Perry.

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.

Perry, Georgia is turning 200 years old in 2024 and Mayor Randall Walker is discussing the significance of the year-long celebration!

The celebration will include events, historical tours, community pop up parties, official merchandise, and more!

Perry was founded in 1824 and named in honor of Oliver Hazard Perry, a War of 1812 hero. Perry began as an antebellum industry, including gristmills, sawmills, and cotton gins. Perry was formally incorporated in 1824 as the first municipality in Houston County.

Perry is now known as a premier community of choice and truly “Where Georgia Comes Together.”

Listen to learn more about how you can participate in Perry's 200th Birthday Celebration in 2024!

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.