Garrett County is proud to announce the launch of the Garrett 250 Birthday Bash: Celebrating America Together event! This kick-off reception is scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST at Ace’s Run Restaurant and Pub (lower level), located at 20160 Garrett Highway... see more

PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Agenda Session Times are Approximate Meetings will also be Live Streamed at http://www.garrettcountymd.gov/live The Board of County Commissioners may close a portion of this public meeting and move into Executive Session to comply with a specific... see more

Garrett County has prepared Amendment 6 to the 2014 Water and Sewerage Master Plan. The amendment includes updates to planned water and sewer system improvements and supporting studies intended to maintain reliable service, protect public health, and support long-term infrastructure planning. A... see more

Update 2/4/26 3:50pm: Garrett County Public Utilities water customers in Friendsville should now have water service restored on the east side of the Yough River. However, we have not yet resolved the issue to restore service to the customers on the west side along Water and Church Streets. We... see more

Garrett County Public Utilities water customers in Friendsville on the west side of the Yough River along Water and Church Streets who are affected by the frozen water issue may pick up bottled water at the town fire hall this evening (Tuesday) between 6pm and 7pm. We appreciate your patience as we... see more

PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA Monday, February 2, 2026 Agenda Session Times are Approximate Meetings will also be Live Streamed at http://www.garrettcountymd.gov/live The Board of County Commissioners may close a portion of this public meeting and move into Executive Session to comply with a specific... see more

Are you wondering how proposed transmission lines may affect your property? Register to attend this workshop to learn how eminent domain works, what to expect from utility easement negotiations, and how to protect your rights and compensation options as a landowner. This workshop will be held on... see more

Garrett County Emergency Management continues to closely monitor an approaching winter storm expected to impact the county beginning Saturday afternoon and continuing through Sunday. A Winter Storm Warning goes into effect later today, January 24, 2026, with current forecasts calling for 12–18... see more

STAY UPDATED! Make sure you are signed up for Garrett County's local citizen notifications & emergency alerts system: https://bit.ly/3ApMAbk Click on the 3 dots in the portal and navigate to Citizen Notifications. Then, you can opt-in for texts, phone calls, and/or emails for weather and other... see more

WINTER STORM WARNING Saturday Evening, January 24 – Monday Morning, January 26, 2026 12–18” snow & sleet Up to 0.20” ice (west of the Allegheny Front) Wind gusts up to 45 mph Snow becomes heavy Saturday night with 1–2”/hr possible. Wintry mix Sunday, changing back to snow late Sunday into Monday... see more