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 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)
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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
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.
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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.
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Garner Christmas Parade Returns for 2022, Town Block Party and Tree Lighting Will Bookend
South Garner High School Band and Chorus Raising Funds to Travel and Compete in Tennessee
With your support these students will be able to perform some amazing music and showcase South Garner HS !
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Garner History Museum Hosts Community of Hope Summer Campers and Adds New Native American Exhibit
Volume 4, Number –3 - September, 2022 Our mission: Preserving the history of Garner and nearby crossroads, educating youth and promoting Garner’s story in and outside of the community
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New Beginnings for GARNER GROWS at Thompson Road Park
After many trials and tribulations during the pandemic and the loss of our garden site, we have good news to share! Thanks to the hard work of our members and the support of the local community, we were successful in our petition to the Town of Garner to provide a new plot of land for our garden. via Garner Grows
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Kathy Behringer and Jerry Jones Named Stevens Award Recipients
Town Council Member Kathy Behringer and local businessman Jerry Jones have been named co-recipients of the 2022 James R. Stevens Service to Garner Award—our community’s most prestigious recognition for public service rendered over an extended period of time.
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Nominations Being Accepted for Stevens Award Through July 17
Do you know someone who deserves special recognition for their many years of service to the Garner community? You can nominate them for the James R. Stevens Service to Garner Award now until July 17.
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Juneteenth Community Celebration
Our community will come together at Garner Performing Arts Center (742 W. Garner Road) on Sunday, June 19, at 2:30 p.m. for an afternoon of music, dance, spoken word performances and more as we celebrate Juneteenth and our nation's progress toward freedom for all.
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Bring The Heat! Event - Aristotle Spirits
In honor of their First Anniversary Bash, Aristotle Spirits is hosting a Bring the Heat Cook-OFF! They will also be releasing their Habanero Vodka.
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Library to Host Talk to Commemorate Juneteenth
The Southeast Regional Library is offering a special program on June 7 that will teach the true story of the 13th Amendment and the expansion of freedom to all citizens as the Civil War was drawing to a close.
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Friday Family Flicks: Spider-Man No Way Home
The Garner Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department will have a free showing of "Spider-Man: No Way Home" (weather permitting) on Friday, June 10, at 8:45 p.m. on the front lawn of Garner Recreation Center (215 W. Main St.).
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Garner Memorial Day Observance, May 30th, Lake Benson Park. 9:30am.
This annual observance honors those who died while serving our country in the armed forces. Guided tours of the Garner Veterans Memorial will be conducted before the event and after its conclusion.
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Jihan Hodges Recognized as Main Street Champion
The Downtown Garner Association was honored to nominate past DGA Chair and Board Member Jihan Hodges as Garner’s 2021 Main Street Champion. Downtown Development Manager Mari Howe shared the following in her nomination of Jihan Hodges:
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Downtown & North Garner Community Update Meeting April 28 at 6pm
Wondering what’s been happening behind the scenes here in Downtown Garner? Join us on April 28th at 6pm to learn more about everything that’s been brewing during the last year and find out what’s coming soon to Downtown and North Garner!
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