All Garrett County Government buildings and the Garrett County Courthouse are closed due to inclement weather on Thursday, December 5, 2024. All non-essential Garrett County employees will work remotely. see more

Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC)’s subacute unit has once again been recognized as one of the 2025 Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report. This marks the eleventh year that GRMC’s subacute unit has received national recognition. To be recognized as one of the 2025 U.S. News Best... see more

Laura Herrera Scott, MD, MPH, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Health, has approved the appointment of Jennifer Hare as the Garrett County Health Officer, effective November 27, 2024. Ms. Hare was nominated by the Board of Garrett County Commissioners following the retirement of Robert... see more

Garrett County Government, in partnership with the Ruth Enlow Libraries, continues to offer free Chromebooks to income-qualifying households in Garrett County. This program seeks to bridge the digital divide by providing families with essential tools for educational and professional success. To date... see more

The Maryland Department of Labor and American Job Centers are offering free online job seeker workshops to the public. Registration is required in advance. Participants have several options to log in via computer, with or without a camera/microphone, as well as tune in via smartphone. Access the... see more

Leadership Garrett County 2025 begins February 5, 2025, with bi-monthly sessions held through May 2025 from 9 AM to 4 PM on the Garrett College Campus. A partnership between Garrett College and the Garrett County Department of Business Development, Leadership Garrett County is dedicated to providing... see more

The Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) will be hosting a virtual roadshow to showcase its financial incentive programs. Presentations will include information on the following programs: African American Heritage Preservation Program Historic Preservation Capital Grants Program Historic Preservation Non... see more

Garrett County Business Development hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of The 19th Greene, an innovative golf simulator experience located inside The Greene Turtle at Deep Creek Lake, Maryland. The recently held event brought together community members, business leaders... see more

The Maryland Department of Labor has released the September 2024 unemployment rates. The following figures are not seasonally adjusted. September unemployment and annual average rates were as follows: GARRETT COUNTY MARYLAND UNITED STATES Sept 2024 2.6% 2.8% 3.9% Sept 2023 1.8% 2.1% 3.6% YTD Sept... see more

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) in partnership with the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA), and in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and the Maryland Department of Environment (MDE), are... see more