Living here
Nearest 4-year college11 mi
Nearest community college7 mi
Nearest technical college12 mi
High school graduates91.9%
College graduates28.8%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Perry Economic Development
Economic Development in Perry is a strategic effort to enhance the quality of life for its residents and visitors through the support of an advantageous business environment and vibrant downtown, diverse community events, and unparalleled regional tourism.
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Houston County Development Authority
The Development Authority of Houston County (DAHC) works to foster economic growth and innovation in Middle Georgia by attracting new industries, supporting existing businesses, and promoting entrepreneurship.
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Georgia Economic Developers' Assoc
The Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) is a non-profit association of professionals and volunteers who are involved with the economic development of the cities and counties of Georgia. GEDA serves Georgia's economic development community with networking, professional development and public policy resources.
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Georgia Electric Membership
Georgia EMC is the statewide trade association for Georgia’s 41 electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) and their generation and transmission partners. Its Community & Economic Development Teams offer data-driven insights and confidential site selection tools and services to help communities and businesses locate and succeed in Georgia. Services are provided at no cost to communities and site selectors through the support of Georgia’s Electric Cooperatives.
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MEAG Power
The Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG Power) is a nonprofit, statewide generation and transmission organization that provides reliable, competitively-priced wholesale electricity to 49 member communities (Participants), who own and operate their local electric distribution systems.
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Southeast Industrial Development Association
The Southeast Industrial Development Association is a regional economic development association that facilitates site location, financing opportunities, infrastructure development, and marketing and demographic research to assist businesses with locations and expansions.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes