Businesses benefit as Downtown Garner’s social district catches on (CBS 17 Video)
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Garner Cars and Coffee Building Community and Momentum in Downtown Garner
Four Months in and Garner’s Cars and Coffee is bringing a chill vibe and a variety of cars and car enthusiasts to Downtown Garner.
Read MoreTown Council Unanimously Passes $60.9 Million Operating Budget for FY 2023-24
The Town Council unanimously passed a $60.9 million budget for FY 2023-24, which began July 1. The budget includes 7.49-cent increase to the property tax rate to fund the 2021 bond program, public safety staffing and technology, parks maintenance and other needs in our fast-growing community.
Read MoreGarner Recreation Center Wins State Award for Best Infill Development
The bustling recreational facility, made possible in part by the 2013 Garner Bond Program, received recognition from the N.C. Main Street Program.
Read MoreGarner resident graduates from Campbell University School of Law
Garner, North Carolina, resident Christian Lunghi was among the graduates Campbell University’s Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law conferred 145 Juris Doctor degrees on Friday, May 12, during its 45th hooding and graduation ceremony at the J.S. Dorton Arena. (Photo via FB Christian Lunghi)
Read MoreWakeMed Officially Announces 'Whole Person' Health Facility in Garner
WakeMed Health & Hospitals joined Congresswoman Deborah Ross, retired Congressman David Price, and Wake County Government and Town of Garner, NC Government officials and leaders at Garner Town Hall to celebrate the $12 million in federal and county funding for the planned mental health and well-being hospital in Garner near White Oak Road and Timber Drive.
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Mayor Marshburn Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election in the Fall
“It has been my high privilege and honor to serve the Town of Garner for three terms as a Council Member and one term (as of December) as Mayor. Over the course of these 16 years, I have enjoyed the many opportunities afforded me to work with Council Members, Town staff, and many of you who have served on town committees and in various volunteer capacities.”
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Garner Town Council Revises Meetings Schedule
The Garner Town Council is moving all of its regular meetings and work sessions up to 6 p.m.
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Historic Downtown Garner Unveils New Social District
The Garner Social District went into effect on March 1. Visitors to the Historic Downtown Garner commercial district can enjoy alcoholic beverages in a defined public area, but some rules and restrictions apply
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Spring Unprepared Yard Waste and Trash Collection Begins Mid-March
The Town special spring cleanup kicks off the week of March 20 for some solid-waste routes.
Read MorePublic Meeting on Draft Pedestrian Plan March 9th
Town staff and consultants will hold an open-house-style public forum to receive feedback on the draft Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan
Read MoreJacob David Stevens, Garner Magnet High School Teacher Passed Away Unexpectedly. Jacob in His Father's Words.
Jacob David Stevens, 41, an automotive teacher at his beloved Garner Magnet High School, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday night. Our family appreciates the support we have received from the community. Your prayers help to relieve the pain.
Read MoreTown of Garner Town Welcomes New IT Director
Howley joins the Town with over 15 years of technology leadership experience and over 30 years of total experience providing technology solutions in public-sector environments.
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Garner Resident Input Need: Greater Triangle Commuter Rail Project Feasibility Study Phase II Survey
The proposed Greater Triangle Commuter Rail would offer a congestion-free transportation alternative for the region that is slated to grow by more than a million people and a corresponding 1 million cars in the next 30 years. GoTriangle would like your opinion on the phases studied in the report.
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Spirit League Comes to Garner
Spirit League is an adaptive basketball program that allows participants with special needs to play a team sport in a positive, self-esteem building environment. Athletes will have the opportunity to learn new skills and the fundamentals of basketball through drills and fun adaptive games.
Read MoreHouse Passes More Than $26 Million for Wake County Projects Secured by Congresswoman Ross
The Town will receive a little over $500,000 in federal funds to make improvements and renovations to the Garner Senior Center.
U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross announced the news in a news release. The federal FY 2023 budget passed by Congress on Dec. 23 included funding requested through Congresswoman Ross’ office for Garner Senior Center facility improvements in the amount of $505,200.
Read MoreLeah Harrison Named Garner Town Engineer
Leah Harrison has been named the Town of Garner’s new town engineer effective Tuesday, Jan. 3.
Harrison, who has over 10 years of professional civil engineering experience, joined the Town as assistant town engineer in 2019 and has served as the interim town engineer since October.
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Community Meetings Scheduled for Potential Merger Between Town and Garner Fire-Rescue
The Town of Garner, NC Government and Garner Fire Rescue are holding two community informational meetings next week about a possible merger between the two entities.
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Garner Christmas Parade Returns for 2022, Town Block Party and Tree Lighting Will Bookend
Neuse River Big Band Holiday Concert at GPAC. Dec 10th 3pm and 7:30pm Shows
Witness the talents of 20 volunteer musicians in The Neuse River Big Band. These NC Triangle area artists will have your toes tapping during an unforgettable trip down memory lane along with some of your favorite holiday tunes. Inspired by the Big Band era, they perform timeless favorites from artists such as the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and more.
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