Inside Perry, Georgia

In today's episode, we welcome City of Perry Economic Development Administrator, Ashley Hardin, CECD. She discusses what it takes to bring business to Perry. We also get a sneak peek at what businesses are coming to Perry in the near future.
 
 In this episode we discuss...
 
(1:08) Hurry Up And Wait
(1:37) The Perry Parkway Boom
(2:56) Location, Location, Location
(4:02) Challenges in Economic Development
(4:20) Want to Start A Business in Perry? Listen to this!
(5:04) Remote Workers Welcomed in Perry
(5:45) Providing Resources and Support
(6:48) The Best Advice For Success
(7:33) Here's What's Coming to Perry
(8:21) Conversations Have Changed
(9:15) It's All About Relationships

Learn more about Perry's Economic Development Office by visiting the City's website.

View the Start A New Business Guide.
 
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In today's episode, we welcome City of Perry Downtown Manager, Alicia Hartley. She gives up an update on the new happenings in Historic Downtown Perry. We also ask her for a sneak peek at what's next.
 
 In this episode we discuss...
 
(1:03) What's New?
(2:36) It's A Hallmark Movie.
(3:32) 1,000 Of Our Closest Friends
(5:12) It's All In The Details
(5:36) The True Heart of Downtown Perry
(6:18) Shop, Dine...and Live?!
(7:04) Parking & Walkability
(7:46) Drink & Stroll
(8:37) What's A Parklet?
(9:15) Main Street Advisory Board
(10:03) Downtown Development Authority
(10:28) Welcome Home

Learn more about Historic Downtown Perry by visiting the City's website.

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View the Downtown Parking map.

View the Restaurant District map.

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Visit us at perry-ga.gov.
 
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In today's episode, we welcome Perry Fire & Emergency Services Assistant Chief Kirk Crumpton.

In this episode we discuss...

(1:02) It Begins With A Car Fire
(1:52) Not Just A Fire Department
(2:37) A Tale of Two Stations
(2:51) A Typical Day
(3:12) Through Thick and Thin
(3:55) Wake Up!
(5:08) You Have Two Minutes
(5:38) The Layers of Protection
(6:38) 60% Of Calls Are...
(7:32) Watch The Extension Cords
(7:50) Showing the Public What They Do
(8:29) Fires Of The Future

Learn more about Perry Fire & Emergency Servies by visiting the City's website.

Follow them on Facebook!

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Visit us at perry-ga.gov.
 
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With a dramatic increase in population, Perry is committed to addressing issues by focusing on how we manage growth, infrastructure, blight, continued service excellence, and communication.

In today's episode, we welcome Perry Mayor Randall Walker to discuss Perry's 5 Priorities in 2022. 

In this episode we discuss...

(1:11) Growth in Perry
(2:22) Managing Growth
(3:00) Infrastructure
(5:02) The Perry's Growth Sustainable?
(5:48) Tackling Blight
(7:30) Becoming a Premier Community
(8:23) Communicating with Residents
(10:46) Mayor Walker's Passion for Perry

Acronyms mentioned in this episode:

• DCA - Georgia Department of Community Affairs
• GDOT - Georgia Department of Transportation
• GICC - Georgia Initiative for Community Housing

Learn more about Mayor and City Council, including a calendar of public meetings,  by visiting the City's website.

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Visit us at perry-ga.gov.
 
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Anya Turpin, City of Perry Special Events Coordinator, gives a behind-the-scenes look at how city events provide unique and memorable experiences for residents and visitors.

In this episode we discuss...

(1:54) Planning A Special Event
(2:30) Food Truck Friday
(4:00) International Festival
(5:24) What's Up With The Buzzard?!
(7:29) Why Host Special Events?
(9:02) Special Event Funding
(10:48) Becoming Weather Experts
(12:53) It Takes A Village
(15:00) What Really Matters During An Event
(15:27) How To Become An Event Vendor/Partner

For more event information, a full calendar of events, and a how-to guide to becoming an event vendor or partner - visit the City's website.

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.