News Line for Perry

Perry holds first department presentations for fiscal 2014 budget
The fire department may not be promised more firefighters to staff its upcoming new station, but it will be able to function, Fire Chief Joel Gray said.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Middle Georgia police agencies experimenting with license plate reader systems
Middle Georgia law enforcement agencies are experimenting with license plate recognition systems that automatically read plates for “hits” such as stolen vehicle, suspended insurance and expired tag.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Perry approves drainage work, budget hearing dates
Storm drainage improvements on Perry’s Cherokee Road will begin soon after City Council approved a contractor for the project Tuesday, according to City Manager Lee Gilmour.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Perry may resurrect purchasing position in fiscal 2014 budget
After two years without a purchasing agent position that was cut in the midst of the national recession, Perry may be hiring one for fiscal 2014.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Houston approves regional road-work agreement
Local governments in Houston and Pulaski counties are joining forces in hopes of getting the most out of state funding for road resurfacing.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Perry to seek public input to move city forward
The community is going to have to help Perry reach its full potential, city officials said Monday.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Perry mayor takes new job
Perry Mayor Jimmy Faircloth has taken a job in education. Faircloth is the new special projects manager at Middle Georgia Technical College, which will soon merge with Central Georgia Technical College.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Council rejects change in Perry code for RV parking
City Council rejected Tuesday a proposed change in how recreational vehicles are parked within city limits. But that may not help Tom Collins much.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Perry considers banning RVs from side yards
Resident Ron Wilder begged Perry City Council to grandfather his recreational vehicle into a coming ordinance.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Septic tank waste no longer welcome at Perry plant
Septic tank waste from Perry needs to go elsewhere, City Council decided Tuesday.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Perry gives police captains bonuses
Perry City Council awarded their two captains bonuses Tuesday as a “thank you” for helping manage during the police department’s transition over the past three years.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Council set to OK Archery Club, next target is fire department, ISO rating
Council members gave their blessing Monday to the use of city recreational facilities by the Middle Georgia Archery Club, and heard an update on proposals to improve the city’s ISO rating -- including doubling the number of paid firefighters.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Perry City Council amends BYOB ordinance
Perry businesses interested in bring-your-own-bottle events may now obtain permits without needing a full alcohol license.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Perry fire impact fee dropped, for now
An impact fire fee will be removed from some Perry residents’ monthly bills, according to a Tuesday City Council decision.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Perry launches grant program to help downtown businesses
The new media grant program will match 50 percent of up to $500 of funds those business owners put toward advertising. A bench memorial program was renewed to help fund the media grant program.
Source: Macon Telegraph

2006, 2012 Houston County SPLOST collections lower than expected
Lower-than-expected sales tax proceeds won’t hamper Houston County capital projects, officials say.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Perry passes wastewater, soccer fee adjustments
City households could have just a bit more money -- albeit just enough for a man’s haircut -- after City Council passed a fee schedule adjustment at its first action meeting of the year.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Perry, Warner Robins pass 2012 audits
The city of Perry was given an audit equal to a clean bill of health, officially called an unqualified opinion, on its fiscal 2012 financial statements. Neighboring city, Warner Robins, has also received an unqualified opinion from its auditors for its fiscal 2012 financial statements.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Incoming Perry police chief got his start as military cop
Incoming Perry Police Chief Steve Lynn didn’t grow up dreaming of being a cop.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Perry looks to recoup sales taxes on projects
The city is hoping it can recoup a few thousand dollars in sales taxes that might have been paid in connection with two major water-and-sewer projects.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Houston County leaders communicate outside of Vision 2020
It’s been more than a year since Houston County held an official intergovernmental meeting, but that doesn’t mean the governments haven’t been working together, officials say.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Ball Street extension opens in Perry
After a decades-long wait and several obstacles, the city of Perry officially opened a road extension that will offer an alternative entrance for large trucks.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Investigator for Houston County District Attorney’s office is new Perry police chief
Steve Lynn, an investigator for the Houston County District Attorney’s Office, was tapped as Perry’s new police chief.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Midstate officials discuss how fiscal cliff could affect local economies
With a fast-approaching year-end deadline to avoid the budget conundrum known as the fiscal cliff, Middle Georgia governments acknowledge their financial concerns in the final days of 2012.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Houston leaders field community questions, discuss county’s future
Roads, charter schools, taxes, Robins Air Force Base and the future of Houston County.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Perry council delays vote on police chief
City council delayed a decision Tuesday on the selection of a new police chief.
Source: Macon Telegraph

2 finalists for Perry police chief fielded from Middle Georgia
The two finalists for Perry police chief are from Middle Georgia.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Perry may narrow candidates for police chief
Leaders in Perry may soon narrow their candidates for police chief.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Perry City Council rejects Christmas Day alcohol sales
Perry City Council decided against allowing package alcohol sales on Christmas Day and approved almost 50 alcohol licenses at its Tuesday meeting.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Interviews for Perry police chief complete; reference checks under way
Perry City Council and the mayor have finished interviews with the six finalists for the city’s police chief.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Finalists for Perry police chief down to 6 for interviews
The number of candidates for Perry police chief is now down to six “at this point,” the city manager says.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Perry council OKs fire department changes
City Council unanimously approved changes to the fire department staff structure Tuesday that creates three new job classifications and eliminates one other position.
Source: Macon Telegraph