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Town Partners on Purchase of Open Space and Wetlands
Acquisition will support possible greenway system extension and protect watershedA joint news release from The Conservation Fund and the Town of Garner: Today, the Town of Garner and The Conservation Fund announced the purchase of 86.5 acres of undeveloped wetlands and open space for future public access and the protection of drinking water resources. Located southeast of U.S. 401 South and near other permanently protected lands owned by the City of Raleigh, Wake County and the Town, the acquired property
Join Us Virtually for Mike Wiley's 'The Fire of Freedom'
The Town of Garner and the Garner Juneteenth Committee are proud to present streamed, pre-recorded performances of Mike Wiley’s “The Fire of Freedom,” the story of the young enslaved rebel, radical abolitionist and Union spy Abraham Galloway. This riveting portrait, based on the book of the same name by David Cecelski and adapted by playwright Howard Craft, illuminates Galloway’s life and deepens our insight into the Civil War and Reconstruction as experienced by African Americans in North Carolina. We
Town Council Approves Budget for FY 2021-22 That Supports Critical Services
The Town Council at its June 7 regular meeting voted unanimously to adopt a $43.2 million operating budget for fiscal year 2021-22, which begins July 1. The budget funds a sidewalk maintenance pilot program, replacement of multiple bleachers at Town ballfields and numerous new positions, including four critically needed police patrol officers and a community risk captain for Garner Fire-Rescue. The additional officers will allow the Police Department to respond to the Town’s growing population and
New Rand/U.S. 70 Work Nearing Completion
Improvements Funded by 2013 Bond Program Construction on the New Rand Road/Garner Road sidewalks project is entering its final few weeks, with all storm drainage and underground utility work now substantially complete. The Garner Road section, including new curb and gutter and sidewalk, is complete from Garner Senior Center to New Rand Road, and sidewalks were also installed through the New Rand Road/NCRR railroad crossing. The contractor, Moffat Pipe, is currently working at the U.S. 70 intersection
Mayor Marshburn Proclaims June 19 ‘Juneteenth—Freedom Day’
Mayor Marshburn presents Juneteenth proclamation to Town Manager Rodney Dickerson (right) and Council Member Demian Dellinger (left), who were representing Garner's Juneteenth Committee. Proclamation presented by Mayor Ken Marshburn on June 7, 2021: WHEREAS, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, declaring enslaved people in Confederate-controlled territory free and paving the way for passage of the 13th Amendment, which formally abolished slavery in the United
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Roadwork at U.S. 70/New Rand Expected to Cause Increased Congestion
Due to work at U.S. 70 eastbound/New Rand Road, motorists will lose the right-turn movement onto New Rand today. After today, a new temporary configuration will allow right turns until the dedicated right-turn lanes are re-established in a few weeks. The same will be the case for U.S. 70 westbound/New Rand starting tomorrow. With this in mind, please expect to see some increased traffic congestion at the U.S. 70/New Rand intersection for the next few weeks due to the temporary loss of dedicated
RushHour Summer Camp is back, baby!
Summer Camp is back, baby! And you and your kids deserve a break this year, more than ever. As the world is getting back to normal, isn't it time you let your little ones socialize again?!Summer Camp starts back This Memorial Day (May 31, 2021)! As we will once again re-open all Mondays starting in summer. Real Karting Academy, that teaches proper driving skills, the line of the tack, passing techniques, and most important, good sportsmanship!We monitor your child's progress from 1st day of class,
Town Wins Statewide Award for Communications
The Town of Garner recently won three 2021 Excellence in Communications Awards from N.C. City and County Communicators. the award include second place statewide for a Garner Veterans Memorial audio tour featuring tour guide and veteran Spencer Cardwell. this award-winning project was the result of a unique collaboration among staff in Communications and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources and individuals in the community The next time you are at the memorial at Lake Benson Park, scan one of the QR
The Lou Everett Group presents Tuesday Thought!
The Lou Everett Group presents Tuesday Thought!Tuesday Thought is a weekly email we are sending to you with a motivational, leadership, or personal growth quote just for you! Now, this is not an email that will be flooding your email box. We do not like that either. You will receive this every Tuesday - so only once a week. There will be no sales pitch or drive to buy anything in these emails. These are strictly to give back to you for staying connected with us and to add value to your week. Click here to
The Lou Everett Group Launches Online mPOWERment!™ Training Portal
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