This project includes mapping the Town stormwater infrastructure, improving the stormwater GIS environment, and completing a stormwater study and assessment program. This assessment will allow the Town to manage the stormwater system, determine what assets are structurally and/or financially obsolete, identify vulnerable areas, and support the development of a Capital Improvement Plan and maintenance and resiliency plan more effectively.

Facilitated by Housing and Community Development Specialist Lewis Hurd, the study session will examine municipal housing policies, capital incentives for attainable workforce housing, and ongoing regional partnerships with Wake County Housing Affordability & Community Revitalization.

The Garner Town Council in May 2026 unanimously passed a temporary moratorium on the permitting and issuance of development approvals for data centers, data-processing facilities, crypto currency mining operations and other similar land uses.

The moratorium remains in effect until May 18, 2027, or until the Council approves Unified Development Ordinance amendments regulating data centers and other similar uses (whichever occurs first).

The department received its accreditation during a CPSE hearing on Aug. 18 at the organization’s headquarters in Rosemont, Ill. Garner Fire-Rescue is among the fewer than 1 percent of fire departments worldwide to achieve international accreditation through CFAI and CPSE. 

“Achieving accreditation demonstrates our commitment to providing the highest quality of service to our community,” Garner Fire-Rescue Chief Barrett Penny said. “More important, it reflects the dedication of our members and our willingness as an organization to continuously evaluate ourselves.” 

On Saturday, October 3, 2026, automotive enthusiasts, civic volunteers, and local families gathered across southern Wake County for the annual charity car show organized in support of Garner Local Heroes. Coordinated in collaboration with regional automotive organizations, including the Heart of Carolina Mustang Club.

Garner Fire-Rescue and the Town of Garner announced official scheduling and opened public parade and vendor registrations for the 2026 Garner Firefighters Festival, scheduled for Saturday, October 3, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

On the morning of Friday, September 11, 2026, the Town of Garner joined together with Garner Police Department, Garner Fire-Rescue, Wake County emergency responders, and community residents for the annual 9/11 Memorial Observance ceremony. H

"Having the Stanley Cup at our Garner office was an incredible experience," said Michael Riccobene, D.D.S. "Championships are built by people who believe in one another and work toward a common goal. Those same principles have guided our organization from the very beginning, and it was exciting to celebrate that spirit with our team, patients, and community."

Students in D.C. are making new friends and learning leadership skills (while petting a few ducks) by partnering with other students in North Carolina to learn different ways of farming.