Garner Cars & Coffee Marks 2 Year Anniversary
In the summer of 2023 Garner Cars & Coffee held its first meet in Downtown Garner with the goal of bringing “pre-1999, exotic, quirky, and rare cars” and their loving owners together for a laid back 3rd Sunday morning hang out.
Over the past 2 years hundreds of car enthusiasts have come together to bring their cars and enjoy a calm Sunday morning that always brings a surprise mix of cars.
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Looking for a way to volunteer locally in Garner and help some neighbors?
Meals on Wheels allows older adults in Wake County to maintain their dignity and independence and remain in their homes. When a volunteer delivers a meal to a homebound recipient, we are not only providing a meal, but we are also providing a visit and a check up. It is comforting to family members to know that someone is stopping in daily to be sure that everything is okay.
Two Garner residents were among the 183 graduates conferred Juris Doctor degrees on Friday, May 9, 2025, during Campbell University’s Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law’s 47th hooding and graduation ceremony at the Martin Marietta Center in downtown Raleigh.
Come on out to the lake starting May 16! That's when the Lake Benson Boathouse opens for the season.
The Town has launched a new open data portal, making exploration of interactive maps and data about our community easier than ever.
Garner’s Cars and Coffee is bringing a chill vibe and a variety of cars and car enthusiasts to Downtown Garner.
Garner Baseball, Incorporated (GBI) has an over 70 year presence in the Garner community.
Thank you for staying engaged with the work we're doing for District 33. Our goal is to keep you informed about key legislative updates, community initiatives, and opportunities that impact our district.
Garner Police Chief Lorie Smith has announced that she is retiring effective May 1, 2025, after 30 years of creditable law-enforcement service—all in her hometown with the Garner Police Department.
Chief Smith has led the Police Department since December 2021. She joined it in 1997 as a member of the Patrol Division and started her ascent in the department when she was promoted to sergeant in 2004.
Town Council Member Demian Dellinger was honored as a 2024 North Carolina Main Street Champion at this year's NC Main Street Conference. Mr. Dellinger was recognized for his exceptional contributions to Downtown Garner.
Garner Impact
News from nearby that affects our town and residents
High construction costs, labor shortages and supply chain issues all contribute to soaring housing costs and supply shortages, Gov. Josh Stein said Tuesday. But the state’s growing popularity as a destination for transplants is also a big part of the problem, Stein said.
The governor noted that North Carolina is the third fastest growing state since the last census. The state, he said, added more people than any other except Texas and Florida. “There are just a lot of people moving here and houses aren’t being built fast enough,” Stein said.
When people move to North Carolina, Stein said, they need a place to stay and when there is a shortage of available units, newcomers, who often come with higher salaries and larger bank accounts, are willing to pay more for housing.
“And then it means everybody else is left to struggle,” he said.
On April 29, the NC General Assembly passed House Bill 318. The bill expands a 2024 law requiring cooperation of sheriff departments with ICE. The expanded bill would require sheriff and other officials to work with ICE to determine the status of anyone detained for a felony, class A-1 misdemeanor, or DUI-related offense.
El 29 de abril, la Asamblea General de Carolina del Norte aprobó el Proyecto de Ley 318 de la Cámara de Representantes. Este proyecto amplía una ley de 2024 que exige la cooperación de los departamentos del alguacil con el ICE
This June, during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association – Eastern North Carolina Chapter is encouraging North Carolinians to take charge of their brain health.
On April 28, Trump signed three separate executive orders (EO’s) expanding his administration’s crackdown on immigration, and punishing those who would stand in his way.
El 28 de abril, Trump firmó tres órdenes ejecutivas independientes que amplían la ofensiva de su administración contra la inmigración y castigan a quienes se opongan a su control.
Garner Impact: Garner and Holly Springs both have populations around 41,000, however, Garner continues to struggle to attract commercial development and amenities.
Holly Springs is planning to add an entertainment complex with restaurants and retail stores to Ting Park, a popular local sports and entertainment venue.
The Town has launched a new open data portal, making exploration of interactive maps and data about our community easier than ever.
Thank you for staying engaged with the work we're doing for District 33. Our goal is to keep you informed about key legislative updates, community initiatives, and opportunities that impact our district.
Garner Police Chief Lorie Smith has announced that she is retiring effective May 1, 2025, after 30 years of creditable law-enforcement service—all in her hometown with the Garner Police Department.
Chief Smith has led the Police Department since December 2021. She joined it in 1997 as a member of the Patrol Division and started her ascent in the department when she was promoted to sergeant in 2004.
Town Council Member Demian Dellinger was honored as a 2024 North Carolina Main Street Champion at this year's NC Main Street Conference. Mr. Dellinger was recognized for his exceptional contributions to Downtown Garner.
Garner Community
Looking for a way to volunteer locally in Garner and help some neighbors?
Meals on Wheels allows older adults in Wake County to maintain their dignity and independence and remain in their homes. When a volunteer delivers a meal to a homebound recipient, we are not only providing a meal, but we are also providing a visit and a check up. It is comforting to family members to know that someone is stopping in daily to be sure that everything is okay.
Two Garner residents were among the 183 graduates conferred Juris Doctor degrees on Friday, May 9, 2025, during Campbell University’s Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law’s 47th hooding and graduation ceremony at the Martin Marietta Center in downtown Raleigh.
Come on out to the lake starting May 16! That's when the Lake Benson Boathouse opens for the season.
Garner’s Cars and Coffee is bringing a chill vibe and a variety of cars and car enthusiasts to Downtown Garner.