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Accepting Applications for Maintenance Technician

9/23/2020 3:34:00 PM

The Town of Granite Quarry is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Maintenance Technician. The position performs a range of general maintenance and parks and recreation duties. The Maintenance Technician’s responsibilities will require the candidate to be knowledgeable of OSHA Rules and...

Notice of Public Hearing

9/15/2020 9:31:00 AM

The Town of Granite Quarry Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 5, 2020 at 7:00 PM or soon thereafter in the Municipal Building located at 143 N. Salisbury Ave in downtown Granite Quarry.

The purpose for this hearing is to receive public comment concerning Uniform...

Playgrounds Reopening - Phase 2.5

9/2/2020 2:48:00 PM

The playgrounds at the Granite Civic Park and Granite Lake Park will be reopening as North Carolina moves into Phase 2.5 of the reopening plan at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2020. We will also begin taking reservations for the Legion Building at this time.

The shift to Phase 2.5 involves...

End of Recycling Program

8/18/2020 8:13:00 AM

Granite Quarry, August 3, 2020 – The Town of Granite Quarry’s agreement for recycling pickup will end August 2020.  Granite Quarry has joined the ranks of many other towns that are opting out of recycling because of the expense and shortage of end users that actually recycle those...

Now Hiring - Police Officer

4/20/2020 12:00:00 AM

The Granite Quarry-Faith Joint Police Authority is currently accepting applications for full-time and part-time Police Officers. Successful candidates must have completed BLET or be certified as a law enforcement officer in the State of NC, have a current NC driver’s license, be of good moral...

Census

4/14/2020 1:07:00 PM

Please see the flyers regarding the 2020 Census.

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COVID-19 UPDATES

4/9/2020 1:40:00 PM

To Help Reduce the Spread of COVID-19

  • Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds at a time.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are ill.
  • Cover...

Declaration of State of Emergency

3/20/2020 1:16:00 PM

Click here to see the Granite Quarry Municipal Consent to County Declaration of State of Emergency.

 

PUBLIC NOTICE COVID-19

3/18/2020 12:06:00 PM

Please click the links below to see the Public Notices issued this afternoon. Call the Town Hall at 704-279-5596 if you have any questions.

Public Notice COVID-19

Granite Quarry Fire Department 2019 Awards

1/14/2020 9:49:00 AM

The Granite Quarry Fire Department ran 693 calls to service in 2019, ran a successful smoke detector campaign with assistance from the American Red Cross, and logged countless hours of community service training and fire and life safety training with Granite Quarry Elementary. GQFD consists of 42...

Fire Department Recognized by County Commissioners

10/23/2019 1:12:00 PM

Granite Quarry Fire Department was recognized by the County Commissioners Monday evening for the part they’ve played in the County’s award of the American Heart Association’s Lifeline EMS Recognition. 

Congratulations!

Fire Department Live Burn

4/30/2019 7:49:00 AM

On Saturday, April 27th 2019, Granite Quarry Fire Department joined with Rockwell Rural, Faith, Gold Hill, Pooletown and Liberty Fire Departments for a live burn. Granite Quarry Fire Chief, Jason Hord, ran command of training evolution and 30+ firefighters participated. Instructors lit interior...

Vehicles For Veterans

4/22/2019 7:15:00 AM

Check out the vehicle donation program called Vehicles For Veterans. https://www.vehiclesforveterans.org/north-carolina/ They pick up vehicles locally. 

The type of vehicles...

Car Seat Checks

2/11/2019 2:43:00 PM

You can now schedule a car seat check by clicking a link on the Fire Department page. The link will show you a calendar with dates and times. To schedule a car seat check, simply click on any time slot with an "Open" status and add your name, phone...

Noah Wiles Eagle Scout Project

9/4/2018 12:12:00 PM

Noah led the project adding a brick paver walkway at the Legion Building.  The next step will be adding flags for each of the military branches.  Click here for pictures!

Remove Garbage Containers from Curb

6/28/2017 9:26:00 PM

It shall be the duty of every person owning a trash container to remove it from the curb within forty-eight (48) hours of trash collection and place upon his/her lot until the next scheduled collection.

Prescription Drug Disposal Box

6/18/2017 9:26:00 PM

Safely dispose of unneeded prescription drugs.  The police department has installed a secure disposal box that can be accessed during Town Hall hours.  Simply bring your unneeded prescriptions and drop them in the box.  The box is located in the Town Hall lobby, on the...