The Deep Creek Watershed Management Plan provides direction for protecting, enhancing, and restoring the resources of the Deep Creek watershed. A plan was developed and published in 2016 as a cooperative effort between state and county government agencies, business owners, and local citizens. This... see more

Low pressure will bring wintry precipitation Wednesday into Thursday morning before ending as rain. TIMING Most impactful ice accumulation expected Wed night into early Thu morning. HAZARDS & IMPACTS Ice accumulation will cause slippery surfaces, especially Wed night into early Thu morning... see more

Maryland Public Television’s (MPT) award-winning original series Outdoors Maryland concludes its 36th season on Tuesday, February 4 with a special episode exploring how and why the state’s naturalists work together to track Maryland’s diversity of wildlife and guard it against habitat loss... see more

A recent informational meeting, led by County Administrator Kevin Null, was held to discuss the regulation of paper gaming in Garrett County. While not an official public hearing, the meeting covered past legislation, current requirements, and potential next steps. This discussion was prompted by a... see more

PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA Monday, February 3, 2025 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

UPDATE: January 30, 2025 - The water restriction has been lifted and normal water usage may be resumed. Garrett County Public Utilities is advising customers on the Friendsville water system to conserve water for the next several days due to low water tank levels. Our staff is working to determine... see more

The Kitzmiller School is a hub for the community serving as a library, head-start program, elderly services provider, and thrift store. There are also outdoor spaces like a park and playground. RCAP Solutions, part of the Department of Transportation's Thriving Communities Program is leading a... see more

An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect from 4:00 AM today, Monday, January 20, 2025 through 7:00 AM on Thursday, January 23, 2025 as temperatures are forecasted to plummet to up to 30 degrees below normal, with wind chills potentially reaching a dangerous -35°F. These extreme conditions pose... see more

UPDATE: January 19, 2025 - 8:00PM The Garrett County Office of Emergency Management is lifting the travel advisory for January 19, 2025 at 8:00pm. The heaviest snow has moved through the area. Note: there will be some heavy bands of snow come through Garrett County this evening and travel could... see more

GARRETT COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGING COMMITTEE MEETING – CANCELLATION NOTICE The Garrett County Administrative Charging Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, January 27, 2025 has been cancelled due to no cases to be presented. The next Garrett County Administrative Charging Committee meeting is... see more