As autumn brings an abundance of leaves, Garrett County Government is reminding residents that the County does not provide leaf cleanup services. It is the responsibility of property owners to dispose of their leaves properly. Blowing or mowing leaves into ditches can lead to serious issues... see more

PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA Monday, November 4, 2024 Agenda Session Times are Approximate Meeting will also be Live Streamed at https://www.facebook.com/garrettcountygovernment/ The Board of County Commissioners may close a portion of this public meeting and move into Executive Session to comply with a... see more

The Garrett County Department of Public Utilities is advising that on Wednesday, October 30 th, Deep Creek Drive will be closed from the intersection with Garrett Highway above the Quaint Inn to Sang Run Road. The maintenance staff will be installing a water tap between the hours of 7:30am to... see more

The Department of Public Works - Roads Division is in the process of paving on New Germany Road. The public is advised to expect delays during the pavement work in progress. Citizens are reminded to remain alert and to exercise patience and caution in and around work areas and be mindful of flagging... see more

Over the past few months, Garrett County and the surrounding areas have received minimal precipitation. This has caused the entire county to be in extreme drought conditions. To reduce the risk of wildfires, the Garrett County Health Department in coordination with the Maryland Department of Natural... see more

As the election season reaches its peak, Garrett County officials are urging all community members to maintain civility and respect in public discussions. The current political climate has stirred strong emotions on both sides, and while robust debate is a healthy part of democracy, it is essential... see more

PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Garrett County Commissioners will be holding its semi–annual Board of Health meeting during the monthly Garrett County Health Planning Council on Thursday, October 27, 2024 beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the Garrett County Health Department Interested persons may contact the... see more

GARRETT COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGING COMMITTEE MEETING – CANCELLATION NOTICE The Garrett County Administrative Charging Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, October 28, 2024 has been cancelled due to no cases to be presented. The next Garrett County Administrative Charging Committee meeting is... see more

Shaping a Safer, More Accessible Future for Pedestrians and Cyclists The Garrett County Planning Team is excited to announce the launch of the Garrett County Pathways & Connections Initiatives, which focus on two key projects: the MD 135 Pedestrian & Bicycle Pathways Concept Design and the Oakland... see more

In recent months, there has been a concerning rise in the theft of signs across Garrett County’s secondary road system. Signs including road name markers, stop signs, directional arrows, chevrons, and hazard warnings like ‘bump’ and ‘low shoulder’ signs have been repeatedly stolen. Despite efforts... see more