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Lake Park Lighting Out

7/10/2020 1:34:00 PM

The parking lot and path lighting at Granite Lake Park is out and will be out until further notice. The issue is being worked on, but there is not currently a timeline for project completion.

 

Injured Duck

6/30/2020 7:53:00 AM

The Town Maintenance Department is aware that one of the American Pekin ducks at the Granite Lake Park has a minor foot injury. The duck is receiving care and medical treatment on-site from a volunteer water fowl group. All the ducks are being monitored to make sure they have proper care...

Job Opening - Office Assistant

6/13/2020 10:06:00 AM

The Town of Granite Quarry is seeking a motivated self-starter with strong work ethic and communication skills to join our team as Office Assistant.  This position performs intermediate skilled administrative support work as part of the Town’s administrative team supplying superior customer...

Shelter Reservations

6/12/2020 9:55:00 AM

Beginning June 15th, we will open up shelter reservations again with the following restrictions:

  • Shelters only – No Civic Park kitchen or Legion building rentals
  • Maximum capacity 25 people
  • Use at own risk
  • Maintain physical distancing...

FINAL PUBLIC NOTICE

6/8/2020 3:11:00 PM

The Town of Granite Quarry has applied for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) Program funding through North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) as a sub- recipient.

Please see the attached notice regarding Granite Lake Park.

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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Hawks at Civic Park / Legion Building

4/14/2020 12:36:00 PM

The Town of Granite Quarry has had reports of a hawk swooping down on visitors to the trails near the Civic Park/ Legion Building.  Just a reminder that this federally protected bird may be aggressive when guarding its nest. Please be cautious walking in the Civic Park over the next...

COVID-19 UPDATES

4/9/2020 1:40:00 PM

The Town of Granite Quarry encourages residents to:

  • Stay at home this weekend

The County Emergency and Health Directors both stressed that this weekend and next week/the next 2 or so weeks are absolutely critical in Rowan County. ...

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...