The Leadership Garrett County Class of 2024 did more than learn about leadership – they also provided some. The six-person cohort took the lead in developing an intriguing potential strategy to deal with Garrett County's shortage of long-term, affordable rental housing. They presented their... see more

The Department of Public Works - Roads Division advises the public that the Wilson Road Bridge will be temporarily closed for repairs beginning Monday, July 1, 2024. The closure will continue through Friday, July 5, 2024. The bridge contracting firm will be milling and paving on June 25 th and June... see more

The public is advised that beginning Tuesday, June 18, 2024, the Garrett County Department of Public Works- Utilities Division will conduct roadway boring at 916 Paradise Heights Road for water tap installation. During the work process, the roadway will be temporarily closed. An alternate route for... see more

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, to celebrate the opening of A-Lotta Antiques & More, a family-owned antique and treasured memory shop serving Kitzmiller, Garrett County, and the surrounding region. Garrett County's Business Development Specialist, Connor Norman, led the... see more

At its public meeting on June 3, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners for Garrett County, Maryland presented a commendation to Max and Katherine Dubansky, recognizing Backbone Farm's 25th anniversary. Also taking part in the commendation were three of the Dubansky's children, Grace, Iris, and... see more

On Wednesday, May 29th, the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Garrett County Department of Business Development to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of BILT Construction's new showroom in Oakland. Connor Norman, Business Development Specialist and Chair of the... see more

On Tuesday, March 26th, Mountain Laurel Medical Center purchased the Grantsville Outreach Center located at 28 Hershberger Lane, previously owned by Garrett County Community Action and occupied by Garrett County Social Services, the Garrett County Health Department, and other community agencies... see more

All area business owners and managers are invited to attend an informational meeting about the federal J-1 Visa Program and how participating in the program may help a business meet its hiring needs. Guest speakers will be Wisp Resort’s Wanda Mayle and Shane Mayle, who will provide an overview of... see more

The Maryland Department of Labor and American Job Centers are offering free online educational workshops to the public in June. 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... see more

Garrett County Government presented the public hearing for the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Operating & Capital Budget. Public comments are accepted until June 3, 2024 at comments@garrettcountymd.gov and the final adoption of the budget is scheduled for the public meeting on that date. This... see more