Two staff members of the Communications Department attended the NC City & County Communicators (NC3C) annual conference in Asheville this week. The Town received an Excellence in Communications Award for first place in the promotional video category. Video link: https://lnkd.in/gpdDDhHT
Town of Garner, NC
Government Administration
Garner, NC 1,321 followers
A welcoming, fast-growing town just 10 minutes from downtown Raleigh
About us
Located in a region consistently ranked among America’s best places to live, work, raise a family and earn a quality education, Garner is an idyllic suburban community that offers something for everyone. In addition to being known for its hometown character, historic downtown area, top-rated schools and quiet neighborhoods, Garner also offers an excellent climate for new, relocating or expanding businesses. And it's all right next to downtown Raleigh. This town of over 35,000 people was named an All-America City in 2013 because of innovative, citizen-led projects that improve the quality of life and expand educational and cultural opportunities for citizens of all ages. Garner offers all of the major quality-of-life amenities everyone is searching for, all in one convenient package: * a temperate yearly climate featuring four distinct seasons * local parks and trails connected to neighborhoods and schools * world-class performing arts, museums and cultural festivals in next-door Raleigh * access to cutting-edge health care, education and technology And when you need to get away from it all, vacation options abound. Whether you prefer the mountains, the beach or somewhere in between, you're within hours of your destination.
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http://www.garnernc.gov
External link for Town of Garner, NC
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Garner, NC
- Type
- Government Agency
- Specialties
- government, planning, engineering, economic development, finance, recreation, management, and law enforcement
Locations
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Primary
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900 7th Ave.
Garner, NC 27529, US
Employees at Town of Garner, NC
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Nate Groover, NCCED, MEDP
Economic Development Director. Certified North Carolina Economic Developer.
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Jodi M. Miller, ICMA-CM
Town Manager at Town of Garner
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Maria Munoz-Blanco
Making things happen. Good things always (at least that’s the intent!) Disclaimer: Personal account. Opinions are my own and do not represent the…
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Torrey S Blackmar
Adult and Senior Programs Manager- Garner Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
Updates
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Town offices and facilities will be temporarily closed Thursday, April 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for an employee recognition event. Some of our services can be accessed online at our Development Services portal at https://lnkd.in/eSqUPk3m
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Our monthly newsletter is being sent out soon. Join our mailing list to get the inside scoop on what's new, upcoming events, project updates and more! Sign up at GarnerNC.gov/enewsletter
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At last night’s Town Council meeting, Town Council recognized Garner Police Chief Lorie Smith for her dedicated service to the Town of Garner. Chief 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. Read more at https://lnkd.in/eXJXaEQ3
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Congratulations to the recent graduates of the LaunchGARNER program! Each participant completed 10 weeks of business training and is now entering the mentorship portion of the program. For more information on LaunchGARNER, visit www.launchgarner.com
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We're hiring! Check out our current job openings and discover how you can make a difference in our community. Visit www.garnernc.gov/careers to apply.
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Check out this article about the Metro 201 Project in Downtown Garner. For more information on this project, visit https://lnkd.in/e5bYM3N6.
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The Town of Garner's legal team is planning a thorough review and update of its Code of Ordinances. This effort aims to ensure that local laws align with state regulations and address the Town's current needs. As part of this process, we invite residents to provide feedback and suggestions on proposed changes to the Code. Public input is crucial because it allows the Town to gather diverse perspectives and concerns from the community. Visit GarnerNC.gov/CodeRevision to submit feedback and sign up for alerts on this project.
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Town of Garner, NC reposted this
Leaders and town officials from @Town of Garner, NC Downtown Garner Association, Garner Chamber Of Commerce, and local businesses enjoyed a whirlwind tour of downtown Kannapolis, Charlotte, and Concord to learn more about downtown development, open space and public art, and the future of multi-use environments 🤩🤩🤩 #downtowngarner #downtown #downtownrevitalization #historicpreservation #development #publicart #openspace #liveworkplay
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Last night, the Town Council voted unanimously to approve the proposal for merger of Garner Fire-Rescue and with the Town of Garner. The merger is slated to take effect this July. There was a large turnout of GFR staff present to show support for the proposal to make GFR a Town department. It's a landmark step in a process that has spanned several years. ➡️You can watch last night's presentation about the merger by visiting https://lnkd.in/g45Xr92q ➡️Visit https://lnkd.in/g8YmsEBj for FAQs about the merger.
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