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On Thursday October 11^th 2018 the town of Granite Quarry sustained damage from hurricane Michael. The town received approximately 6 inches of rain and significant wind gusts causing flash flooding, downed trees and power lines. Several homes were effected by the storm damage. The town had...

October 8, 2018 training on hose deployment was conducted with coordination from Granite Quarry, Faith, and Rockwell Rural Fire Departments.  Pictures

NCDOT is working on sidewalk improvement along Salisbury Ave / Highway 52.  picture1  picture2

Limb pickup this week will begin Tuesday September 17th.  The leaf vacuum will begin the first run for the season during the week of October 8th.

Click here for a link to Rowan County Incident Map

The coin operated duck food machines have been taken down for cleaning and service during the storm.  Ducks will be fed by maintenance staff in the interim.

Please click here to review the Granite Quarry Declaration of State of Emergency

Timber Run Drive has one lane closed off as a precaution until repairs can be assessed.  We do not believe there is any immediate danger at this time.  Click for picture 

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!

Truck repairs are complete and service will resume September 4th.  Thank you for your patience.

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Food drive starts September 1st.  Click here for more details.

The playground at Civic Park will be closed for Thursday June 28 until Friday June 29 at 3:00 PM to spread fresh playground mulch.

This position will work up to 25 hours per week. Maintenance Tech Job Description

If interested, please complete the Employment Application...

Are you interested in serving on one of the Town's Boards or Committees?  If so, please click on the Boards and Committees Vacancy Notice for more information!

If you saw a diver in Granite Lake you were not dreaming! A park visitor lost her keys while feeding the ducks. Special thanks to Chief Eddie Cress and his team at Rowan County Rescue Squad for the quick recovery.  

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April 18, 2018 - 5PM to 7PM

Contact Granite Quarry Fire Dept. for Tickets!  GQFD Auxiliary Supper.pdf

The town maintenance staff will be doing the final leaf pick up with the leaf vacuum for the season on Tuesday March 13th 2018. Please have leaves at the road for pick up at this time. Going forward all leaves and grass clippings will need to be bagged for pickup. We will resume vacuum pick up in...

Due to inclimate weather, Waste Management will pick up trash in Granite Quarry on Saturday, January 20 instead of Friday. Trash pick up will resume on a normal schedule next week. Thank you for your understanding.

On behalf of Granite Quarry Public Works Department...

Residents, The National Weather Service winter weather warning remains in effect. Residents are urged to remain off the streets unless for emergency purposes. As of 9:00am we have received about 2 inches of snow with the possibility...

The Granite Quarry-Faith Joint Police Department, in cooperation with Granite Quarry and Faith Elementary schools, is conducting their sixth annual Adopt-A-Family for Christmas. We are asking for your support and with your help, we are going to provide several families in the community with toys and...

On Monday, December 5, 2017 the Town of Granite Quarry swore in it's Mayor, new Aldermen, and office staff. Mr. Jeff Barger, the Rowan County Clerk of Court did the honors. Amoung those sworn in were Mayor Bill Feather, Mayor Pro-Tem Jim LaFevers, Alderman Kim Cress, Alderman John Linker,...

Barringer Street in Granite Quarry will be closed next week while the bridge is replaced between Faith Road and Byrd Road passing over Crane Creek. The bridge is being brought up to current NCDOT standards. Some maintenance had been performed on parts of the bridge in the past,...

The maintenance department has winterized the bathrooms at the Granite Civic Park. The bathrooms will be closed until spring. We appologize for any inconvenience and we thank you for utilizing our parks.

The recall involves both plastic handle and push-button Pindicator fire extinguishers.

·Nov 03, 2017

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of about...

Granite Quarry Family Fun Fest was a huge success. There was a live band, hayrides, bounce houses, and a lot of participation from the community. Wahoo’s Diner, Subway, Slice of Heaven Pizza, Hot Dog Shack, Collectivity, and Rowan Christian Assembly all had booths where they...

(Ret.) Chief Clyde Lewis Adams Jr., 73, of Granite Quarry, NC Passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017.

He was born August 18, 1944, in Rowan County, NC to the Late Clyde Lewis Adams, Sr. and Nellie Jacobs Adams. Chief Adams was a 1962 graduate of North Rowan High School and became employed...

The Town of Granite Quarry beautification project has begun. The "Welcome to Granite Quarry" signs on Highway 52 have a new look as well as the bank at Granite Lake Park. The Maintenance Department is responsible for the Town's overall apprearance and this is just one way they show their...

PINK RIBBON SALE!

Thank you for your support of Breast Cancer Awareness in Granite Quarry.  Last year, Downtown Salisbury, Inc. helped Novant Health Foundation Rowan Medical Center raise over $2,500 for the first 3D mammography scanner for our Breast Center on Julian Road.  28...

Congratulations to this year's Civitan of the Year, Norman Ribelin. Click here to be directed to the Granite Quarry Civitan Club Facebook page.

NCDOT Litter Sweep - Biannual Statewide Roadside Litter Cleanup

Litter Sweep is the N.C. Department of Transportation's statewide roadside litter removal initiative in which volunteers participate in local efforts to help clean up North Carolina's roadways. The staff at Town...

Paving is complete in Granite Quarry on various streets. The roads that have been paved are Maple Street, Sycamore Street, Brookwood Drive, Frick Street, Loganberry...

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.

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...

The Granite Quarry Fire Department has been specially trained to assist and show you some important tips on making sure your child gets the protection your car seat can offer.

Call: 704-279-5596, extension 208 to make your appointment on any Thursday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.