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.
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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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Rep. Ross, Town Officials Announce $1 Million to Support Downtown Project
U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross—joined by Mayor Ken Marshburn, Council Members Demian Dellinger, Kathy Behringer and Elmo Vance, and Aristotle Spirits owner Jake Howland—on July 22 announced $1,030,405 in funding for a comprehensive rehabilitation of the Main Street-Rand Mill Road intersection as well as the creation of 59 new paved parking spots in Downtown Garner.
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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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New Garner Downtown and Small Business Development Manager Joins Staff
Shayla Douglas has been hired as the Downtown and Small Business Development Manager.
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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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Nana's Lil Sweets Bakery to Open in Downtown Garner
Downtown Garner just got a little sweeter. Nana’s Lil Sweets, a new bakery concept, is slated to open their doors on Main Street some time in May. An official opening date has yet to be released.
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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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Garner's Aristotle Spirits Brings Home The Gold
Garner’s Aristotle Spirits takes home two GOLD’s at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for BOTH of the Philosopher Gins.
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Congresswoman Ross Secures $1 million in Federal Funding for Downtown Garner Improvements
House passes bipartisan legislation to fund the federal government; bill includes Violence Against Women Act reauthorization and measures to support Ukraine, invest in education and job training, and lower costs for the middle class
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Garner Showcase of Talent, February 26th
Garner proves once again that “we’ve got talent.” Come see your family, friends, coworkers and neighbors take the stage as Garner residents sing, dance and perform a FREE show! The Garner Showcase of Talent is where Scotty McCreery, Arlie Honeycutt and many other performers honed their skills before moving on to bigger stages. Make sure you’re in the audience for this Garner tradition. You just might see the stars of tomorrow before they make it big!
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Garner Christmas Parade Returns December 18th at 9:30am on Main Street
This year’s parade will go down Main Street only and highlight “Tradition. Community. Home.”
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Garner Selects Lansing Melbourne Group for Downtown Development Site
This decision is the culmination of an almost two year process of working with the UNC School of Government’s Development Finance Initiative (DFI) to complete pre-development analysis and solicit developer interest for the site, located between the historic business district and the new Recreation Center.
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CALLING ALL ARTISTS FOR ART AROUND TOWN
Art Around Town is a community art project for the residents of Garner and artists from surrounding areas to participate in a temporary art exhibit that will illustrate community and natural beauty and bring joy, healing, and civic engagement.
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