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Posted on: March 4, 2022

[ARCHIVED] Outdoor Burn Ban in Effect

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Due to current conditions, Georgetown County has placed unincorporated areas of Georgetown County under an outdoor burning ban. This ban is effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice.

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Georgetown County burn ban rescinded

Posted on: March 26, 2026 | Last Modified on: March 30, 2026
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Whispers of My Ancestor: Georgetown Library to unveil life-size statue connecting Harriet Tubman and

Posted on: March 25, 2026 | Last Modified on: March 25, 2026
streetfront view of a large brick building located at 1001 Front Street.

County completes purchase of historic Customs House

Posted on: March 24, 2026 | Last Modified on: March 24, 2026

Primary Election season is here: Dates voters need to know

Posted on: March 17, 2026 | Last Modified on: March 17, 2026
Head and shoulders shot of Jim Taylor in a suit and tie against a blue background

County Airport Manager appointed to State Aviation Board

Posted on: March 17, 2026 | Last Modified on: March 17, 2026
A man in colonial garb plays a violin while standing next to an American flag.

Library series explores S.C.'s Revolutionary War history

Posted on: March 14, 2026 | Last Modified on: March 14, 2026
A large boat is lifted from the Georgetown Harbor by a crane while a man directs from atop the crane

Georgetown harbor cleanup reaches substantial completion

Posted on: March 9, 2026
Graphic illustration showing a coastal town underneath a shield with a dollar sign on it

Fund balance reflects strategic planning, disaster preparedness

Posted on: March 9, 2026 | Last Modified on: March 9, 2026
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County recognizes Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week March 8-14

Posted on: March 8, 2026 | Last Modified on: March 9, 2026
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Bike path near Hanser House to close March 10 for repairs

Posted on: March 9, 2026
Side-by-side portraits showing a smiling, older black woman and an elderly white man

Facilities to be named after Linnen, Port

Posted on: February 25, 2026 | Last Modified on: February 25, 2026
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2025 Annual Report Now Available

Posted on: February 19, 2026 | Last Modified on: February 25, 2026
A Revolutionary War re-enactor fires a musket during a re-enactment put on the the SC 250 Committee

"Day of the Fox" set for March 7 in Georgetown

Posted on: March 3, 2026

Building Division Notice: Updated AE Flood Zone Three-Party Memo

Posted on: March 2, 2026
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County Airport completes reconstruction of historic secondary runway

Posted on: February 20, 2026 | Last Modified on: February 25, 2026
A cheerful woman sits behind a festively decorated table at a hiring event

Amy King promoted to HR Director

Posted on: February 20, 2026
A sunny corridor houses a cafe table and shelves filled with colorful hardback and paperback books

New Friends Centre opens at Georgetown Library

Posted on: February 9, 2026 | Last Modified on: February 9, 2026
A lit kerosene heater sits in a room near bedding creating a fire risk

Emergency Services Dept. offers heating safety tips

Posted on: January 20, 2026 | Last Modified on: January 20, 2026
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Parks & Rec. introduces 'GC Calm' spots to promote mindful outdoor experience

Posted on: January 12, 2026 | Last Modified on: January 12, 2026
Image of the historic yellow county courthouse in snow with words County Office Closures and logo

County announces closures due to winter storm

Posted on: January 30, 2026 | Last Modified on: January 30, 2026
Sheriff's Office patrol car driving down a snowy Front Street with text reading winter storm warn

County prepares for Winter Storm Gianna, offers safety tips

Posted on: January 29, 2026 | Last Modified on: January 30, 2026
Image of the historic yellow county courthouse in snow with words County Office Closures and logo

Georgetown County offices & facilities to be closed Monday; extreme cold warning still in effect

Posted on: February 1, 2026
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Trails closed at Rocky Point on Jan. 30

Posted on: January 29, 2026
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GCEMD monitoring potential for hazardous weather this weekend

Posted on: January 18, 2026 | Last Modified on: January 20, 2026
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Application period opens Jan. 23 for Rural Water Board

Posted on: January 21, 2026 | Last Modified on: January 21, 2026
a group of 3 children using computers with headphones in from of book cases.

Carvers Bay library to close temporarily for repairs

Posted on: January 14, 2026
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GOAT program kicks off new year with new challenges, events

Posted on: January 14, 2026 | Last Modified on: January 14, 2026

Public invited to Unified Development Ordinance workshop

Posted on: January 7, 2026

Parks & Recreation Announces Prescription Drug Discount Program

Posted on: January 12, 2026

Outdoor Burning Ban rescinded

Posted on: January 10, 2026 | Last Modified on: January 12, 2026
Brandon Ellis (left) and Carla Harvey (right), both promoted to Assistant County Administrator.

Georgetown County announces organizational restructuring to improve efficiency, service delivery

Posted on: December 31, 2025
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GOAT program celebrates record-breaking year, prepares for 2026

Posted on: December 12, 2025 | Last Modified on: December 12, 2025
A large dog sleeps peacefully in front of a lit fireplace with a Christmas tree visible to the side

Winter holidays bring fire risks; Fire-EMS shares safety tips

Posted on: December 12, 2025 | Last Modified on: December 12, 2025
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Yuletide Home Tour returns with new stops and historic highlights

Posted on: November 12, 2025 | Last Modified on: November 12, 2025
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Sportsmanship Initiative sparks growth in youth football

Posted on: November 24, 2025 | Last Modified on: November 24, 2025
Portrait of Carla Harvey, a white woman with long dark hair and dark eyes.

County welcomes Carla Harvey as Public Services Director

Posted on: November 18, 2025 | Last Modified on: November 18, 2025
A crew works inside the block frame of the new detention center on Highway 51.

Construction progress continues on new jail

Posted on: November 20, 2025 | Last Modified on: November 20, 2025

Repairs begin on Waccamaw Bike Path

Posted on: October 30, 2025
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Game, set, recycle: Stables Tennis Center gives ‘dead’ tennis balls new life

Posted on: October 29, 2025
Bid Opening Postponed

Bid opening for Georgetown port postponed

Posted on: October 29, 2025
20251030 Trails Closed

Trails at Rocky Point Community Forest closed on Oct. 30

Posted on: October 29, 2025
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Bridge work over Santee River to begin Oct. 27

Posted on: October 24, 2025 | Last Modified on: October 23, 2025
A mountain of plastic awaits sorting and bundling outside the recycling facility at the landfill

Environmental Services workshops focus on recycling, composting

Posted on: October 23, 2025 | Last Modified on: October 29, 2025
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County Council Chambers to undergo audio/visual system upgrade

Posted on: October 21, 2025 | Last Modified on: October 29, 2025
Dylan Burdick demonstrates how to use one of the library's lasers.

Waccamaw Library to host third annual Making and Crafting Faire

Posted on: October 9, 2025 | Last Modified on: October 9, 2025
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Megan Colegrove welcomed as new finance director

Posted on: October 6, 2025

Georgetown County Emergency Services to conduct training exercise with 3V Sigma USA

Posted on: October 9, 2025 | Last Modified on: October 9, 2025
Members of the Edisto Natchez Kusso Tribe dancing in traditional dress

Library to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with drumming, dancing and storytelling

Posted on: October 8, 2025

Earthquake Preparedness Week highlights need for awareness

Posted on: October 13, 2025 | Last Modified on: October 13, 2025
Silvana Collins reads a picture book aloud to elementary-age children

Georgetown Library book club reimagines reading for kids

Posted on: October 2, 2025 | Last Modified on: October 2, 2025
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Student artists wanted for sticker design contest

Posted on: October 7, 2025
Portrait of A. Lane Cribb in a suit standing behind his desk with S.C. and U.S. Flag at his sides

Cribb inducted into S.C. Officers Hall of Fame

Posted on: October 2, 2025
Aerial view of the Georgetown Port

County to issue RFQ to begin transformative redevelopment of Georgetown Port

Posted on: September 22, 2025 | Last Modified on: September 22, 2025
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Fandom Fest coming to the Southern Georgetown Library

Posted on: September 16, 2025 | Last Modified on: September 16, 2025
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Georgetown County launches Unified Development Ordinance initiative

Posted on: September 18, 2025 | Last Modified on: September 19, 2025

Road closures begin this week as Andrews drainage project progresses

Posted on: September 23, 2025 | Last Modified on: September 23, 2025
Tropical Depression 9 Update

Georgetown County returning to normal operations at noon with improved forecast for tropical impacts

Posted on: September 28, 2025
Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 Update

Georgetown County declares state of emergency ahead of tropical system

Posted on: September 26, 2025

Georgetown County monitoring tropical system

Posted on: September 26, 2025 | Last Modified on: September 26, 2025
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Dunbar native crowned world's fastest woman wins 2nd World Championship

Posted on: September 16, 2025 | Last Modified on: September 19, 2025
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Library receives major grant to honor American Revolution

Posted on: September 17, 2025 | Last Modified on: September 17, 2025
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Reassessment notices to be mailed Sept. 15

Posted on: September 11, 2025 | Last Modified on: September 12, 2025
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County welcomes Paige Sawyer as new Veterans Services Officer

Posted on: September 12, 2025 | Last Modified on: September 12, 2025
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Investment in new trash collection equipment pays off

Posted on: September 9, 2025 | Last Modified on: September 9, 2025
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From clerk to Finance Director: Langston to retire after 27 years of service

Posted on: September 4, 2025 | Last Modified on: September 4, 2025
Jodi Barnes in giving an archaeology presentation in front of a book archive

Friends of the Waccamaw Library 1st Thursday Speaker Series Continues This Fall

Posted on: September 10, 2025 | Last Modified on: September 10, 2025
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Sheriff's Office is first in state to deploy biometric monitoring

Posted on: September 3, 2025 | Last Modified on: September 3, 2025
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Sea turtle season brings rare nesting, hatchling activity to county beaches

Posted on: August 15, 2025
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Exodus Drive to be renamed in honor of Johnny Morant

Posted on: August 12, 2025
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HTC partners with Georgetown County Library for Youth Digital Literacy series

Posted on: August 13, 2025 | Last Modified on: August 13, 2025

Elections Office launches new comprehensive Voter Education Guide

Posted on: August 12, 2025
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Purrfect Matches: New campaign aims to help adoptable cats find forever homes

Posted on: August 8, 2025 | Last Modified on: August 8, 2025

August update on Andrews drainage project

Posted on: August 4, 2025 | Last Modified on: August 6, 2025
A badly damaged boat is lifted out of the harbor by a crane

Community collaboration clears derelict boats from Georgetown Harbor

Posted on: August 4, 2025
A group of people stands in front of a beach access marked by one of the Safer Shores signs.

Safer Shores project brings new beach safety signs to the Hammock Coast

Posted on: July 31, 2025
Alma D. Sierra stands in Council Chambers with the council dais and county seal behind her

Sierra appointed Clerk to Council

Posted on: July 31, 2025
Portrait of Ray Funnye

Public Services Director to retire leaving a legacy of leadership rooted in service and community

Posted on: July 29, 2025
a man driving a car while looking down at a phone held in his right hand.

S.C. hands-free driving law starts Sept. 1

Posted on: July 25, 2025 | Last Modified on: July 25, 2025
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Tips for staying safe in the water this summer

Posted on: July 15, 2025 | Last Modified on: July 15, 2025

A new Georgetown County Newsletter has been posted online

Posted on: July 29, 2025
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SC7 Expedition returns to Georgetown July 22-23

Posted on: July 21, 2025
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County honored for excellence in communications

Posted on: July 15, 2025 | Last Modified on: July 15, 2025
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Georgetown County awarded $12,000 HERO Grant from Duke Energy Foundation

Posted on: July 11, 2025 | Last Modified on: July 11, 2025
A closeup of a dump truck dumping garbage into a landfill.

Landfill tipping fee to increase annually beginning this July

Posted on: July 7, 2025

Clarification regarding Garden City public beach access

Posted on: July 12, 2025

Phase 2 of Andrews drainage project begins this month

Posted on: July 2, 2025
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Effie Thatcher: How one librarian stood up for public access and inclusion

Posted on: June 18, 2025
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Wave That Flag festival and laser-light show set for July 6

Posted on: July 1, 2025 | Last Modified on: July 1, 2025
Boats decked out in red, white and blue participate in the July 4th boat parade as spectators watch

Fourth of July activities around Georgetown County

Posted on: July 3, 2025
a collage of x-ray images showing mangled fingers from fireworks injuries

Practice fireworks safety this 4th of July

Posted on: July 3, 2025
The IP mill in Georgetown sits idle

Georgetown area officials meet with International Paper for update on sale of Georgetown property

Posted on: June 24, 2025 | Last Modified on: June 24, 2025
Artist's rendering of Sgt. Jasper's stand at Charleston as described in the article

Carolina Day to be celebrated on June 28

Posted on: June 23, 2025
A collage of three images of Theresa Floyd at work

A legacy of grace and dedication: Floyd retires as Clerk to Council

Posted on: June 16, 2025
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Mosquito Season Hits Hard — Relief is on the Way

Posted on: June 12, 2025
Two smiling women and a smiling man holding a giant check in a presentation ceremony

Library partners with HTC for Youth Digital Literacy Programs

Posted on: June 12, 2025 | Last Modified on: June 12, 2025
A female librarian cheerfully throws her hands in the air beneath a banner reading

"Color Our World" is theme of this year's Library Summer Reading Program

Posted on: June 10, 2025 | Last Modified on: June 10, 2025
Festival logo featuring a basket motif in green, yellow and red colors

Library to host inaugural Juneteenth Festival

Posted on: June 3, 2025 | Last Modified on: June 3, 2025
A smiling child with blue goggles on her head in a swimming pool

Mobile swim lessons bring life-saving skills to rural parts of County

Posted on: May 27, 2025 | Last Modified on: May 27, 2025
Three side by side photos featuring a man holding an award and two women holding awards

Public Services staff honored for outstanding contributions

Posted on: May 22, 2025
Two smiling men stand behind a pair of all-terrain wheelchairs

County receives donation of trail-rated wheelchairs

Posted on: May 21, 2025
Sign reading

Historic Courthouse closed May 30

Posted on: May 30, 2025 | Last Modified on: May 30, 2025
Four people (two men and two women) smile while one holds an award.

County receives prestigious national award for employee wellbeing for 2nd consecutive year

Posted on: May 16, 2025
close up of a Revolutionary War re-enactor firing a musket with smoke billowing around his face.

Group looks to make celebration of nation’s 250th anniversary inclusive and meaningful

Posted on: May 16, 2025
14 smiling people pose for a group photos inside the Howard Center

14 graduate from annual Taxpayer Academy

Posted on: May 13, 2025 | Last Modified on: May 13, 2025

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Posted on: May 13, 2025
a baseball diamond at Waverly Park

County addresses health concerns at 8 Oaks Park

Posted on: May 13, 2025

Georgetown County Airport breaks ground on runway reconstruction project

Posted on: April 28, 2025 | Last Modified on: May 3, 2025
Local and state officials line up behind a blue ribbon at the new parking area

County opens parking area for bikeway in Murrells Inlet

Posted on: April 28, 2025
A group of people celebrate on a newly opened section of bike path.

Celebrating 30 years of Bike the Neck's community-driven legacy

Posted on: April 25, 2025 | Last Modified on: April 25, 2025
A Red Cross volunteer stands in the middle of a disaster shelter -- empty but ready for occupants

Georgetown County, Red Cross join forces for shelter volunteer training ‘boot camp’ May 10

Posted on: April 30, 2025 | Last Modified on: April 28, 2025
A family consisting of a man, woman and two children run in the sunlight across a beach

Three county beaches in the running to be named Best Beach in SC

Posted on: April 22, 2025
The International Paper mill site sits idle

County, City look ahead to redevelopment opportunities at former paper mill site

Posted on: April 8, 2025

Georgetown celebrates National County Government Month

Posted on: April 1, 2025 | Last Modified on: April 1, 2025

Pawleys Island event will help older adults prepare for hurricane season

Posted on: April 8, 2025 | Last Modified on: April 8, 2025
Portrait of a white woman in a blue suit with short brown hair.

Robertson-Slagle named new Economic Development Director

Posted on: March 20, 2025
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County offices and facilities closed due to Winter Storm Enzo

Posted on: January 22, 2025
Photo collage of award winners: photo of group over two individual headshots

Public Services employees recognized

Posted on: November 20, 2024 | Last Modified on: November 20, 2024
A group of people lined up on a wooded trail in front of a ribbon that is being cut

Georgetown County celebrates new Kids TRACK Trail at Rocky Point Community Forest

Posted on: November 14, 2024 | Last Modified on: November 14, 2024
Six men stand side by side on a stage with the middle four holding awards

County Fire-EMS presents annual awards

Posted on: November 19, 2024
headshot of white man in red shirt and sunglasses perched on his head

Former County Administrator Tommy Edwards passes away

Posted on: November 11, 2024 | Last Modified on: November 12, 2024

Businesses that are hiring asked to participate in job fair

Posted on: November 1, 2024 | Last Modified on: November 1, 2024
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Kids trails added at three Parks & Rec. sites

Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Early voting sees heavy turnout; runs through Nov. 2

Posted on: October 25, 2024
Five firefighters stand in front of a fire engine

Team Georgetown lends a hand in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene

Posted on: September 30, 2024 | Last Modified on: September 30, 2024
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Smittle completes S.C. Chief Fire Officer program

Posted on: September 24, 2024

Empathy roleplay event asks residents to step into the shoes of those battling mental illness

Posted on: September 10, 2024 | Last Modified on: September 10, 2024
Sheriff Weaver and Lieutenant Chris Geno accept their accreditation plaque from CALEA

GCSO Earns National Law Enforcement Accreditation

Posted on: July 30, 2024 | Last Modified on: July 30, 2024
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Georgetown County Returns to OPCON 3

Posted on: August 8, 2024
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Tropical Storm Debby has Minimal Impacts in Georgetown County

Posted on: August 8, 2024
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Courts Cancelled due to Debby

Posted on: August 6, 2024
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Tropical Storm Debby Forecast Update - 10 a.m. Aug. 6

Posted on: August 6, 2024
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Georgetown County Council approves emergency declaration

Posted on: August 5, 2024

Information on finding and using sand bags

Posted on: August 4, 2024 | Last Modified on: August 5, 2024
A wide angle view of shelves and tables in the renovated Georgetown Library

Georgetown Library to reopen Aug. 1 following extensive renovations

Posted on: July 31, 2024 | Last Modified on: July 31, 2024
Cooper holding his framed certificate and wearing his new fire helmet

Midway Fire-Rescue makes 10-year-old honorary firefighter

Posted on: July 24, 2024
A notice sent to over 3,000 property owners informing them of changes to their property's value.

3,000+ Georgetown County Property Owners to Receive Assessment Notice

Posted on: July 11, 2024

Georgetown County impact fee changes take effect July 1

Posted on: June 27, 2024
Gary Richardson stands in front of a small plane for which he is working on engine repairs

A friendly smile and demeanor paved the way to success for Gary Richardson

Posted on: June 25, 2024
Public Services Dept. staff hold their awards while standing in front of the Georgetown clock tower

Georgetown County Public Services Dept. nets prestigious awards

Posted on: June 24, 2024 | Last Modified on: June 24, 2024

Beanstack app makes it easy to track summer reading progress

Posted on: June 20, 2024
side-by-side portraits of Ron Daise and Lee Brockington

Brockington, Daise provide tours of historic sites via new Hammock Coast app

Posted on: June 17, 2024

County receives High Performance Employer Award

Posted on: June 11, 2024
11 people in hard hats turning dirt with gold shovels in front of an excavator

County breaks ground on new detention center

Posted on: June 7, 2024

Grant will help county begin process of rehabilitating contaminated sites

Posted on: June 3, 2024
Traffic Advisory - Detention Center Groundbreaking

Traffic Advisory: Detention Center Groundbreaking

Posted on: June 6, 2024
April 2024 CPST Commission Meetings. A calendar is available at gtcounty.org/cpst.

Capital Projects Sales Tax Commission to Hold Virtual Meeting

Posted on: April 8, 2024
A pickup truck with the county logo in a wooded area spraying mist from the back

County testing new mosquito control methods

Posted on: June 20, 2023
Liam Perry is pictured working on the new bridge at Stables Park.

New bridge built at Stables Park thanks to Eagle Scout project

Posted on: January 24, 2023
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County Hires New Assistant Fire Chief

Posted on: October 18, 2022
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