Perry is by far the most historic area in Houston County. Founded as Wattsville in 1823, Perry has undergone tremendous growth in population and businesses. Perry is the county seat of Houston County, and as such, the H.C. Board of Education, the county Courthouse, and many other county offices are located in Perry.

Perry is well-known for many things, but by far the largest flex for Perry is the Georgia National Fair. The GNF is held every year at the fair grounds, which is a HUGE area reserved for large events. If it’s happening in Perry, it’s either happening at the Fair Grounds or in downtown Perry. The fair grounds is also where Perry hosts concerts, fireworks, craft fairs, livestock and agricultural meetings and shows, and so so much more.

The downtown Perry area looks just like it did decades ago, and by design! The area is full of accessible sidewalks, benches, trashcans, and plenty of things to look for (did you know they have fairy doors hidden all over? See if you can find them). The downtown is also the home to the annual Dogwood festival in the spring, the Buzzard Drop every New Year’s Eve, and the new favorite, Food Truck Friday (seasonal)!