| Find an Accident Report | Call Garner Police Records at 772-8810 or lookup report online at http://www.garnernc.gov/Departments/Police/CrashReports.aspx |
| Call Activity Line for Garner Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources | Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department's Activity Line gives you updated information on their latest events and current status of programs and ballgames in case of bad weather, call 662-5043. |
| Find a Property Address or get an Address assigned to a piece of property. | Street Numbers and addresses are assigned by the Planning Department. For assistance, call the Planning Department at 773-4449. |
| Adopt a pet | The Wake County Animal Center and its rescue partnersadopt out thousands of pets every year. Browse the adoption gallery or visit the Animal Center today to find your new best friend. |
| Get information on Air Quality in Garner or North Carolina | For reports on current air quality and concerns contact North Carolina Division of Air Quality at (919) 733-3340 or on the web at www.ncair.org. |
| Obtain an Alcohol Permit | Alcohol permits are handled through the NC Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission, for information call 779-0700. |
| Contact the Local Ambulance Service | Garner Emergency Medical Service and Rescue Squad. For emergency assistance, call 911. For administrative questions, call 772-9737. |
| Talk to someone about Animal Control | For general questions, call the Garner Police Department at 772-8810 or contact Garner's Animal Control Officer at 662-5058. For questions about dog licenses, call the Finance Department at 773-4408. To report a loose or barking dog or other type of animal nuisance, call 911. |
| Ask questions regarding area Annexations | For information on annexation regarding the Town of Garner, call the Planning Department at 773-4449. |
| Inquire about Annual Property Tax Bills | Payable to Wake County; by mail to Wake County Revenue Collector, Garland Jones, Bldg.-LL, 300 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27601; in person at the Wake County Revenue Collector's Office, same as mailing address; or in person at the Town of Garner Finance Department, 900 Seventh Avenue, Garner, NC 27529. |
| Find out about Appliance Disposal | Appliances can be put at the street the same day a resident's garbage is picked up. The town will bill the resident for each applicance that it put at the street for pickup. To check the current fee for this service, go to the Public Works fees page. For more information call the Town of Garner Public Work's Department at 772-7600. |
| Find more information on Appointed Boards | Special purpose groups comprised of residents who volunteer their time and expertise to the: Board of Adjustment, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Advisory Committee, Planning and Appearance Commissions, or Senior Citizen's Advisory Committee. If interested in serving as a member, call the Town Clerk at 773-4406. |
| Inquire about Assessment Bill. | An application for a Business/Privilege Licenses can be obtained at the Town of Garner Finance Department's office at Town Hall. There is a fee required for this application and all fees are payable to the Town of Gamer. All Water/Sewer Bills are distributed from the City of Raleigh for services rendered, however, payment can be made at the Town of Garner Finance Department, located in the Administration Building at Town Hall, 900 Seventh Avenue, Garner, NC 27529. Call 773-4408for more information. |
| Find out about Water, Sewer, or Street Assessments | Call the Town of Garner's Finance Department at 773-4408, for more information. |
| Locate area Athletic Organizations | For information on athletic organizations within the Town of Garner (i.e. Garner Baseball, GAYSL, Optimist Programs, etc.), call the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department at 662-5043. |
| Contact the Town Attorney | "The Town Attorney for Garner is Bill Anderson. |
| Find out about Public Property Auctions | The Town of Garner's Surplus Property, along with other municipalities, is auctioned periodically by GovDeals. To view current auctions go to www.govdeals.com. |
| Ask questions about or reserver the Garner Performing Arts Center | For information on the Garner Performing Arts Center call 661-4602. |
| Contact Aversboro Elementary School | Call 662-2325. |
| Find out about programs and availability of the Avery Street Recreation Center | For information on the Avery Street Recreation Center and programs held at the center, call 662-5051. |
| Obtain a copy of a Birth Certificate | Copies of birth certificates are handled through Wake County, call 733-3526 for more information. |
| Ask questions regarding the annual Town Budget | For general information about the annual budget, call the Town Manager's office at 773-4407. |
| Contact Garner's Building Inspections Department | Phone 773-4433. |
| Obtain a Building Permit or schedule an Inspection | For questions or to schedule an inspection, call the Building Inspections Department at 773-4433. |
| Get information about Burning Permits | For questions or to apply for a burning permit, call the Fire Department at 772-1550. To make arrangements to have materials hauled away by the Town's sanitation contractor, call the Public Works service desk at 772-7600. |
| Find out about local transportation by Bus (CAT) | Operated by the Capital Area Transit system between Garner and Raleigh. Buses operate throughout the day. For more information, call Capital Area Transit at 828-7228 or visit their web site at www.raleighnc.gov. |
| Obtain or ask questions about Business/Privilege License | Call the Town of Garner's Finance Department at 773-4408, for more information and/or an application. |
| Ask questions about Cable TV | Call Time Warner Cablevision at 772-2553 for more information on their services. You may visit their web site at www.timewarnercable.com. |
| Get information about attending or volunteering for Challenge Camp | The Town of Garner Police Department sponsors the "Challenge Camp." Call Lt. Chris Hagwood at 772-8810 extension 6975, for more information. |
| Contact the Chamber of Commerce | The Garner Chamber of Commerce is located at 401 Circle Drive, Garner, NC 27529. You may reach them by phone by calling 772-6440. Visit their website at www.garnerchamber.com. |
| Know the Town's Charter Date | The Town of Garner's Charter Date is April 16, 1905. |
| Conact someone about a Code Enforcement | For questions and problems regarding the Town of Garner's Code Enforcement, call the Inspection's Dept. at 773-4433. |
| Talk to Police about a community wide issue through Community Problem Solving | The Town of Garner's Police Department sponsors the "Community Problem Solving Line." Residents of the town are encouraged to call with information, problems, etc. that they would like to report, or to make the Police Department aware of potential hazardous situations, crime, etc. Calls can be left anonymously at 772-8896. |
| Setup or enhance a Community/Neighborhood Watch Program | Call the Garner Police Department at 772-8810 extension 6978, for more information on this program. |
| Make a Complaint directly to the Manager's office | Investigated by the responsible department and addressed as quickly as possible. Call the department directly, or the Town Manager's office at 773-4407. |
| Report something to the Consumer Protection Agency. | Call the State of NC's Attorney General's Office at 733-7741, for more information. |
| Contact the Wake County Courts System | You may reach the Wake County Courthouse at 755-4105. |
| Call Creech Road Elementary School | Call 662-2359. |
| Take a class in Crime Prevention Programs | Call the Garner Police Department at 772-8810, for more information on these programs. |
| Report a Dead Animal that needs to be removed | Call the Garner Public Work's Department for disposal of dead animals found on town property and streets at 772-7600. |
| Obtain or ask questions concerning Death Certificates | Distributed through Wake County, call 733-3526 for more information. |
| Obtain or ask questions concerning Dog Licenses | Call the Town of Garner's Finance Department at 773-4408. |
| Report a Drainage issue | To report drainage problems on town property and right-of-ways, etc., call the Garner Public Works Department at 772-7600. |
| Get my NC Driver's License | (State of North Carolina) N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles local Driver's License Office is located at 222 Forest Hills Drive, Forest Hills Shopping Center or call 662-4366. Information is also available at their website www.ncdot.org/dmv. |
| Apply for a Driveway Permit | Call the Town of Garner's Engineering Department at 773-4425. |
| Contact Duke Health Raleigh Hospital | Call 954-3000. |
| Contact East Garner Middle School | Call 662-2339. |
| Contact Economic Development Advisory Committee | Contact the Town Clerk for more information at 773-4407. |
| Get more information on Wake County Schools | Local Garner schools are part of the Wake County School System. For more information call the Wake County Board of Education at 850-1600. |
| Register to vote with the Board of Elections | Register to vote and get precinct and other information from the Wake County Board of Elections. Call 856-6240 for more information. |
| Get an Electricital Connection or ask questions concerning the electrical utility. | Call Progress Energy at 919/540-5400 or toll free at 1-800-452-2777, 1-800-419-6356. |
| Report an Emergency | For medical, police, or fire emergencies, call 911. For water or sewer emergencies, call the City of Raleigh. If calling between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm, call the Public Utilities Operations Division at (919) 250-2737 to report a broken main or overflowing sewer. After hours call the after-hours emergency number at (919) 829-1930. The city is responsible for breaks in water and sewer mains in the street, but the property owner is responsible for breaks on private property. |
| Contact Employment Security Commission of N.C. | Call 733-3941 or look them up on the web at https://www.ncesc.com. |
| Find out about Employment with the Town | Job openings with the Town of Garner can be found under the "Job Opportunities" section of this web site or under Human Resources Departmental information. A recording of current job openings can be heard on the Town's job line by calling 919-773-4455. A Town of Garner Employment Application must be completed in full for all job openings. Resumes are not accepted, but an application can be downloaded from this web site, picked up at Town Hall, or one can be mailed to you by contacting Human Resources at 773-4415. |
| Contact the Garner EMS & Rescue Squad | Call 911 for Emergencies. Garner EMS & Rescue Squad is located 990 Vandora Springs Rd. For more information, call 919-773-7555 or visit their website at www.garnerems.org. |
| Ask questions concerning the Engineering Department | Frank Powell, Town Engineer: Phone 773-4425, Extension 4423. |
| Determine Town Fees | For information on a specific fee, call the responsible department or the Finance Department at 773-4408, or you may view the town's fee schedule by clicking here Town of Garner Fee Schedule. |
| Find out about Fence Permits | For permits and/or information contact the Town of Garner's Planning Department at 773-4449. |
| Contact Garner's Finance Department | Town of Garner, call 773-4408. |
| Contact Garner Volunteer Fire Department | Click this link to view the Garner Volunteer Fire Department web site. |
| Contact Garner's Fire Inspector | Contact the Town of Garner's Inspections Department to request a Fire inspection at 773-4433. For emergency assistance, call 911. For administrative questions call 772-1550. |
| Obtain a Fire Permit | Contact the Garner Volunteer Fire Department at 772-1550. |
| Sign up for a Fitness Class | To find out more information about Garner's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Fitness Programs call 662-5043. |
| Determine the Flood Zones in this area | For information on local flood zones, call the Town of Garner Planning Department at 773-4449. |
| Find an owner of a found pet | First, go to a local vet or the Wake County Animal Center and check for a microchip - an electronic means of identification. If there is no microchip, go to the Triangle Lost Pets web site and post a found pet listing. There are several other things you can do when you finda stray dog or cat, including distributing flyers and posting on Craigs List. You can contact Wake County Animal Control at 919-212-7387 and they will transport the stray to the Wake County Animal Center. You can also bring the animal to the Center yourself when it is open. The Wake County Animal Center holds stray animals for three to five business days before they are available for adoption. |
| Contact Fred A. Smith Elementary School | Call 662-2458. |
| Talk to some one about Garbage collection | The Town of Garner currently contracts with All Star Waste Services for garbage, recycling, and waste services. To have a roll-out container delivered to a new home, call the Public Works Department at 772-7600. To request and make billing arrangements for special services, call the Public Works service desk at 772-7600 or email PublicWorksServiceDesk@garnernc.gov |
| Contact the Garner American Legion | Sponsors a select baseball program for youth ages 16-18. Contact Ross Whitfield at 772-8071 for more information. |
| Contact Garner Area Ministries | Provides help to the needy and accepts charitable contributions. Located at 885 US Hwy. 70 East, Garner, NC. Contact 772-9100 for more information. |
| Contact Garner Area Soccer Association | Co-sponsors a soccer program with the Town of Garner's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department for youth ages 5-17. Contact David Proper at 772-5436 for more information. |
| Contact Garner Area Youth Sports League (GAYSL) | Co-Sponsors a baseball and softball program with the Town of Garner's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department for Garner youth ages 5-14 (baseball) & Youth Ages 5-18 (softball); Office telephone: 779-2499; Programs: Softball & Baseball.Visit their website at www.garnersports.com. |
| Contact Garner Baseball, Inc. | Co-sponsors a baseball program with the Town of Garner's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department for Garner youth ages 5-18. The main office is located at 417 W. Main St., Garner, NC 27529; or call 779-6911 for more information. You may also visit their website at www.garnerbaseball.com. |
| Contact Garner Civitan Club's Pop Warner Football Program | Co-sponsors a football and cheerleading program with the Town of Garner's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department for Garner youth ages 5-15. Call the Clubhouse at 772-0872; or Contact Michele Ball (Football) at 779-9670 or Jeralynn Castles (Cheerleading) at 779-5297; Programs: Football and Cheerleading. Visit their website at www.geocities.com/garnerpopwarner. |
| Contact the Garner News | Contact the town's local newspaper at The Garner News, Telephone: 919-772-1166 or by email at garnernews@yahoo.com, or visit their website at http://www.garnernews.net/ |
| Get information on the Garner Senior Center | The Senior Center Building is located on Garner Road and offers classes, clubs, fitness, special events, etc. for local senior citizens. Contact the center at 779-0122 for more information. Click Here to view the Senior Center programs on this website. |
| Contact Garner Magnet High School | Call 662-2379. More information is also available at the Garner Magnet High Schooll website at http://garnerhs.wcpss.net. |
| Connect or inquire about Gas Service | Provided by Public Service Gas Company of N.C. Please contact 833-6641 for information. |
| Find out about Grass Cutting in Right of Way | Please direct questions and/or concerns to the Town of Garner's Public Works Department at 772-7600. |
| Talk to someone about Residential Hazardous Waste Disposal | Call the Wake County Solid Waste Department for more information at 856-6186. |
| Contact the Wake County Health Department | For scheduling information or to make an appointment, call the Wake Human Services at 250-4400. In addition, voucher issuance of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) food program takes place every Friday. For more information about the WIC voucher distribution, call the Wake County Health Department at 250-4720. |
| Find a local hotel | Click Here to find a local hotel in the Garner area. |
| Get information on substandard housing | Call the Town of Garner Inspections Department at 773-4433. |
| Contact Garner's Human Resources Department | Job openings with the Town of Garner can be found under the "Job Opportunities" section of this web site or under Human Resources Departmental information. A recording of current job openings can be heard on the Town's job line by calling 919-773-4455. A Town of Garner Employment Application must be completed in full for all job openings. Resumes are not accepted, but an application can be downloaded from this web site, picked up at Town Hall, or one can be mailed to you by contacting Human Resources at 773-4415. The Human Resources Department is located in Building A at the Town Hall complex at 900 Seventh Avenue. |
| Contact Inspections Department | Contact the Town of Garner's Inspection Department at 773-4433. |
| Get information on area Job Training opportunities | Call Wake County Job Training at 856-6040 |
| Request Job opening information for the Town | Job openings with the Town of Garner can be found under the "Job Opportunities" section of this web site or under Human Resources Departmental information. A recording of current job openings can be heard on the Town's job line by calling 919-773-4455. A Town of Garner Employment Application must be completed in full for all job openings. Resumes are not accepted, but an application can be downloaded from this web site, picked up at Town Hall, or one can be mailed to you by contacting Human Resources at 773-4415. |
| Find information concerning Leaf Collection | Loose leaves will be collected by the Town of Garner's solid waste contractor. During "Leaf Season" (Nov.-Feb.), residents can rake loose leaves and pine straw to the edge of the street and behind the curb for biweekly collection. The leaf collection schedule coincides with the week of your regular recycling week schedule (refer to your recycling calendar), unless weather or holidays cause delays. Please be sure that your leaf piles are free of stones, bricks, branches, and other solid objects.For more information, call the Public Works service desk at 772-7600. |
| Ask quesrtions concerning the Town's Leash Law for Cats & Dogs | For information and questions, please contact the Garner Animal Control Officer at 773-6979. |
| Locate the local Library (Wake County) | The Wake County Southeast Regional Library is located in Garner at 908 Seventh Avenue, and is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; and Sunday 1 - 5 p.m. For more information, call the Wake County Southeast Regional Library at 662-2250. |
| Obtain License Plates for vehicle | To register your vehicle and to get tags and renewal stickers, visit NC Dept. of Motor Vehicles at 1100 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, NC. For more information, call the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles at 715-7000. |
| Find my lost pet | First, go to the Triangle Lost Pets web site to post a lost pet listing. Stray animals found in Wake County are taken to the Wake County Animal Center, so check the Animal Center’s photo gallery - and keep checking it every few days. The Wake County Animal Center holds stray animals for three to five business days before they are available for adoption. There are several other things you can do to find a lost pet, including distributing flyers and posting on Craigs List. Make sure your pet is always wearing a collar and ID tag with current information and microchipping your pet is the best way to ensure yourpet will be returned to you. |
| Find General Town Maps | Contact Town of Garner's Engineering Department at 773-4425. |
| Find Zoning, Comprehensive Plans, Maps | Contact the Town of Garner's Planning Department at 773-4449. |
| Obtain a Marriage License | Marriage Licenses are handled by Wake County, call 856-5460 for more information. |
| Talk to the Mayor | The Town of Garner's Mayor is Ronnie Williams. Mayor William's term expires in December of 2011. Contact Mayor Williams by email at: rwilliams@garnernc.gov or by telephone at: 772-5783 or Office Phone: 773-4404. |
| View Town Council Meeting Minutes | A Town Council Meeting Agenda for their next meeting is available on this website, as well as, a brief Summary of the Last Meeting's Minutes. After council approval, a complete copy of Council Meeting Minutes in Adobe .pdf format are also available on this site for downloading. (Please click on the links to view those pages.) |
| Talk to someone about Mental Health issues | Call Wake County's Mental Health Offices at 250-3100 for more information. |
| Find a local Motel | Click Here to find a local hotel/motel in the Garner area. |
| Get information on Garner's Nature Programs | Contact the Town of Garner's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department at 661-6982, for a listing of upcoming Nature Programs. |
| Register or inquire about Noise Complaints | Call the Garner Police Department at 772-8810. |
| Contact North Garner Magnet Middle School | Call 662-2434. |
| Get information on area Pageants | The Garner Jaycees-Miss Garner Scholarship Pageant is usually held in November of each year. For information on the next upcoming pageant, please contact the Co-Executive Directors; Harold Garner at (919) 772-2292 or 772-5520 and/or Suzette Christmas at (919) 779-8819 or visit their website at www.missgarner.org. |
| Obtain a Parade Permit | Call the Town of Garner Police Department at 772-8810 for more information. |
| Appeal a Parking Ticket | Call the Garner Police Department at 772-8810. |
| Pay for a Parking Ticket | Call the Garner Police Department at 772-8810. |
| Find out more information on Garner Parks | Maintained by the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department. Current town parks include: Cloverdale Park on Cranston Road; Garner Recreational Park on East Garner Road; Greenbrier Park on Winterlochen Road; Lake Benson Park on Buffaloe Road; Rand Mill Road Park at the intersection of Smith Drive and Rand Mill Road; South Garner Park on Poole Drive and Leary Drive. Park hours vary by park and by season. For information, call the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department at 773-4442 or see the Park Facilities Information on this website. |
| Inquire about Parks Maintenance | Call the Town of Garner's Public Works Department at 772-7600. |
| Contact Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department | Current programs and events are detailed in a quarterly newsletter mailed to all residents and are summarized in a recorded message on the "Activity Line" which can be reached by calling 662-5043. The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department is located in the Community Services Building at the Town Hall complex, 900 Seventh Avenue. Phone: 773-4442. You may also wish to visit the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department's information pages. |
| Apply for a Fence Permit | Call the Town of Garner's Planning Department at 773-4449. |
| Apply for a Sign Permit | Call the Town of Garner's Planning Department at 773-4449. |
| Get a Physician Referral | Call Wake County at 821-2227. |
| Get information on Garner's Picnic Shelters | For information and reservations call the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department at 773-4442. |
| Contact the Planning Department | Located in Building B at the Garner Town Hall complex at 900 Seventh Avenue. Brad Bass, Director: Phone 773-4449, or email bbass@garnernc.gov. |
| Contact the Police Department | The Administrative and Criminal Investigation staff are located in the police annex building at the Town Hall complex at 900 Seventh Avenue. The Records, Administration and Crime Prevention staff is located in Building C of the Town Hall Complex. Patrol officers are located in bothe our East and West district offices. For emergency assistance or a uniformed response, phone 911. For administrative questions, phone 772-8810. To leave a recorded message about a non-emergency neighborhood problem, please call our Community Problem Solving Line at 772-8896. You may also visit the Police Department's homepage on this website. |
| Find out the Population of Garner | Population for the Town of Garner is approximately 27,000. For more information and updated figures, call the Town of Garner's Planning Department at 773-4449. |
| Report a Power Outage | Call Progress Energy at 919/540-5400 or toll free at 1-800-452-2777, 1-800-419-6356. |
| Obtain a Town of Garner Privilege Licenses | Required for most business operators under state law. Fees vary by business. May be obtained or renewed at the Finance Department in the Administration/Finance Building at the Town Hall complex at 900 Seventh Avenue. For information, call the Finance Department at 773-4408. |
| Inquire about Wake County Property Tax Billing | Assessed at market value as of January 1 and billed using the current tax rates for Town, County and special districts (if any) on property owned. Property taxes become payable September 1 and are deemed delinquent January 5. After January 5, interest will be applied. Property taxes are billed by Wake County for both County and Town of Garner taxes and should be made payable by mail to: Wake County Revenue Department, Garland H. Jones Bldg. Lower Level, 300 S. Salisbury St, PO Box 2331, Raleigh NC 27602-2331; or in person at this same address. For information on your property valuation, call the County Revenue Department at 856-5400. |
| Inquire about Wake County Property Tax Listing | North Carolina General Statutes require individuals owning personal property on January 1 of each year to annually list that property which is subject to taxation, between January 1 - 31, including: Unlicensed vehicles (those that do not have an active NC registration on January 1, including automobiles, trucks, trailers, campers and motorcycles), Boats, Boat motors, Jet skis, Mobile Homes, Aircraft including Hot Air Balloons and Gliders. Real estate is permanently listed and changes should only be made to real property for improvements made without obtaining a building permit. The property is assigned a value by the Wake County Revenue Department and used as the basis for the resident's tax billing. The completion of a business listing form is required of all individuals, partnerships, corporations and associations who, on January 1, own, control or possess any amount of leasehold improvements or tangible personal property used or held for a business purpose. The listing period is from January 1 through January 31 each year. For more information, please contact the Wake County Revenue Department at 856-5400. |
| Get assistance with Public Utilities | For assistance with water or sewer services and billing questions contact the City of Raleigh Utility Billing Dept.at (919) 890-3245. |
| Contact Public Works Department | For information or to report a problem, call the Public Works service desk at 772-7600. For emergency assistance during non-working hours, call 829-1926. For more information on the Town of Garner's Public Works Department, visit their pages on this website. |
| Get a rabies shot or microchip for my pet | The Wake County Animal Center and municipalities conduct rabies/microchip clinics at different times throughout the year. Rabies shots are $5 and microchips are $10 at the special clinics. |
| Contact Rand Road Elementary School | Call 662-2275. |
| Get information on Recycling in the area | To have a recycling container delivered to a new home, or for information on when your neighborhood's recycling containers are collected call the Public Works service desk at 772-7600. View the yearly recycling calendars on this website. |
| Find Local Restaurants | Click Here to find a local restaurant. |
| Contact Rex Hospital | Call 783-3100. |
| Contact Wake County Public Schools Main Office | Call the Wake County Public Schools Office at 850-1600, or visit their website at http://www.wcpss.net. |
| Get information on Garner's Senior Center | The Garner Senior Citizen's Center is located at 205 East Garner Road. Call 779-0122 for information or questions on upcoming events, programs, etc. You may also find information on this website for the Garner Senior Center. |
| Talk to someone about Garner's Sewer Service | To initiate service to a property which has not previously been connected to the Town's sewer system, call the Building Inspections Department at 773-4433. To open a new account using an existing sewer connection or for questions about your water and sewer bill, call the City of Raleigh billing staff at 890-3245. |
| Talk to some about Signs or Sign Permits | All signs require permits and must meet Town ordinances with regard to size and location. For information, call the Town of Garner's Planning Department at773-4449. |
| Talk to someone about Site Plans | Contact the Town of Garner's Planning Department at 773-4449. |
| Contact Social Services Department of Wake County | Contact 733-3055 for more information. |
| Spay/Neuter my pet | There are several low-cost spay/neuter services in Wake County. Contact one today and help us control the pet population. |
| Get information about local SPCA of Wake County | The local animal shelter for Lost and Found pets is located at 327 US Highway 70 East in Garner. Call 772-3203 for more information. The SPCA-Curtis Dail Pet Adoption Center is located at 200 Petfinder Lane in Raleigh, NC. Call 773-2326 for more information. |
| Report the outage of a Street Light | Please report street light outages or problems to Progress Energy at 508-5400. It will be necessary for you to know the light pole number (found on the pole) when reporting. |
| Talk to someone about Street Signs | For information or questions regarding new signs, missing signs, etc., call the Town of Garner's Engineering Department at 773-4425. |
| Talk to someone about local or state maintained Streets | Maintained by the Public Works Department Streets Staff, with the exception of some through streets which are part of the state road system maintained by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Division of Highways. For more information or to report a problem involving a street or street name sign, call the Public Works service desk at 772-7600. |
| Find out what town does with Surplus Property | The Town of Garner's Surplus Property, along with other municipalities, is auctioned periodically by GovDeals. To view current auctions go to www.govdeals.com. |
| Surrender my pet | First, consider an alternative to surrendering your pet. There are many resources that can help with behavior problems, moving, military deployment, economic hardship, and other issues. If you must give up your pet and have no other option, consider keeping your pet until you can find a permanent home for the animal, or contact a rescue group. A shelter environment can be very stressful to an animal. If you cannot resolve the challenges you are having with your pet and you are unable to rehome your pet, please bring your pet to the Wake County Animal Center during normal business hours. Please bring your pet's vet records or some other proof of ownership. |
| Contact the Tax Assessor's Office of Wake County | Contact 856-5400. |
| Find the current Tax Rate | The current tax rate for Garner is $.56. Call the Town of Garner Finance Department for more information at 773-4408. |
| Get information on the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Teen Programs | Call the Town of Garner's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department for program information at 773-4442 or call 662-5051. For more information, you may also visit the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department on this website. |
| Talk to someone about Parking Tickets or Violations | For more information, call the Finance Department at 773-4408. Traffic Violations are handled by the Wake County Clerk of Superior Court. For more information, call the court system at 755-4110. |
| Contact Timber Drive Elementary School (Year-Round) | Call 773-9500. |
| Contact the Town Clerk's Office | Judy Bass, Town Clerk: Phone 773-4406, email jbass@garnernc.gov. |
| Get information on the Town Council | The Council holds regular meetings the first Monday of each month and the Tuesday following the third Monday of each month, and holds a work session (as needed) the last Tuesday of each month. All meetings take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Board meeting room in the Community Services Building of the Town Hall complex at 900 Seventh Avenue. Mail may be addressed to Town Hall at P.O. Box 446, Garner, NC 27529. |
| Locate Town Hall | Located at 900 Seventh Avenue, Garner, NC 27529. Located in Building A - The Mayor's Office, Administration, Human Resources, and the Finance Department. Located in Building B - The Information Technology, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources, Engineering, Inspections, and Planning Departments. Located in Building C - The Police Department. Main phone 772-8810. |
| Cantact the Town Manager's Office | Hardin Watkins, Town Manager: Phone 773-4407, or email hwatkins@garnernc.gov. |
| Get information on RDU Airport | Airport - Raleigh-Durham International Airport, call 919-840-2100 or 919-840-2123, or visit their website at www.rdu.com. |
| Get information on area buses. | Buses - Greyhound-Trailways, call 1-800-231-2222, or visit their website at www.greyhound.com. |
| Get information about Commuter Trains in the area | Commuter Trains - The Carolinian & The Piedmont, daily round trips between Raleigh & Charlotte, call 1-800-872-7245 or visit their website at http://www.bytrain.org/passenger/. |
| Get information about CAT Buses and other Public Transportation | Public Transportation - Capital Area Transit, call 919-828-7228 or visit their website at www.raleighnc.gov. |
| Get information about Transportation onTrain | Trains - Amtrak, call 1-800-872-7245 or visit their website at www.amtrak.com. |
| Get information on Garner's Trash Collection | The Town of Garner currently contracts with All Star Waste Services for garbage, recycling, and waste services. To have a roll-out container delivered to a new home, call the Public Works Department at 772-7600. To request and make billing arrangements for special services, call the Public Works service desk at 772-7600 or email PublicWorksServiceDesk@garnernc.gov |
| Talk to someone about a Trash (Roll out) Containers | For new containers call 772-7600. For lost or damaged containers call the Public Works Department at 772-7600. |
| Inquire about Electrical Service in the Garner Area | Electricity - Progress Energy Carolinas provides electrical service to Garner and Wake County. Call Progress Energy's Customer Service Center at (919) 508-5400. Assistance is also offered for the design of site specific standard or special facilities, site selection, energy conservation measures, and recommendation and implementation of cost reduction options. For more information, visit Progress Energy's website at http://www.progress-energy.com. |
| Inquire about Natural Gas Connections | Natural Gas Service - Gas service is provided by Public Service Gas Company (PSNC). For more information visit their website at PSNC or call 1-877-776-2427. |
| Inquire about Telephone Service in the Garner Area | Telephone Service - Residential and Business Telephone Services are provided by AT&T (formerly BellSouth). For information on Ordering, Billing, and Other Services call 1-888-757-6500 or visit their website at http://www.att.com. All major long-distance carriers also provide service. |
| Inquire about Water and Sewer Utilities | Water/Sewer Service - Water & Sewer Service for Town of Garner residents is provided by the City of Raleigh. Call 890-3245 for more information. To initiate service to a new construction or property which has not previously been connected to the Town's water system, call the Town of Garner's Building Inspections Department at 773-4433. |
| Contact Vance Elementary School | Call 662-2472. |
| Contact Vandora Springs Elementary School | Call 662-2486. |
| Obtain information about Vehicle License Plates | To register your vehicle and to get tags and renewal stickers, visit NC Dept. of Motor Vehicles at 1100 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, NC. For more information, call the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles at 715-7000. |
| Find out about Voter Registration | For more information, contact Wake County Board of Elections at 339 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC or call the Board of Elections at 856-6240. Visit their website at www.wakegov.com/elections. |
| Contact the Wake County Board of Education | Call the public information office at 850-1600 or visit their website at http://www.wcpss.net. |
| Contact the Wake County Board of Elections | Call 856-6240 for more information. |
| Contact the Wake County Health Department | Call 250-4400 for more information. |
| Contact WakeMed Cary (Hospital) | Call 350-2300 for more information. |
| Contact WakeMed (Wake Medical Center/Hospital) | Call 350-2300. |
| Talk to someone about Solid Waste Collections | The Town of Garner currently contracts with All Star Waste Services for garbage, recycling, and waste services. To have a roll-out container delivered to a new home, call the Public Works Department at 772-7600. To request and make billing arrangements for special services, call the Public Works service desk at 772-7600 or email PublicWorksServiceDesk@garnernc.gov |
| Find out information on Wastewater Collection System | To initiate service to a property which has not previously been connected to the Town's sewer system, call the Building Inspections Department at 773-4433. To open a new account using an existing sewer connection or for questions about your water and sewer bill, call the City of Raleigh billing staff at 890-3245. |
| Ask a question about Water Bill | For questions about your water/sewer bill, call the City of Raleigh billing staff at 890-3245. |
| Ask someone about my Water Meters | To have a meter installed at a new building or to have a meter checked if it appears to be inaccurate, call the City of Raleigh Utilities staff at 890-3245. |
| Learn about water restrictions | Please visit the Raleigh Water Restrictions to view all information regarding Garners water restrictions. |
| Install a Water Service in New Construction | To initiate service to a property which has not previously been connected to the Town's water system, call the Building Inspections Department at 773-4433. |
| Install a new Water Service as a new User | To open a new account using an existing water connection call the City of Raleigh Utilities staff at 890-3245. |
| Get information about wildlife | Follow this link to find out what to do if you encounter orphaned, injured or nuisance wildlife. |
| Get information on Work Permits | Call Wake County at 212-7655 for more information. |
| Contact the local YMCA | Located on Garner Road, call 833-1256 for more information. |
| Find out about the Youth Programs & Camps offered by Garner Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources | Call the Town of Garner's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department for upcoming programs, events, etc. at 773-4442 or call 662-5051. You may also visit the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department on this website. |
| Get information on Property Zoning | For information on zoning on a particular parcel of property or to request a change in zoning, call the Planning Department at 773-4449. |