Perry names new Economic Development Director

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The city of Perry announced Monday that Robert Smith will become the city’s new Economic Development Director. 

Smith, a graduate from the University of Georgia, currently works at the Middle Georgia Regional Commission helping governments and development authorities obtain grants and development packages. 

He’s a member of the International City/County Management Association and the Georgia Association of Regional Commissions. 

Smith is replacing Mary Beth Bass.