News and Announcements
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107 Years of Caring: Mecklenburg County Honors Teacher for Her Dedication to Students
Mecklenburg County is honoring a long-time pillar of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg educational community in recognition of her 107th birthday. At this week’s regular meeting, the Board of County Commissioners proclaimed Jan. 17 as “Julia Ann McKnight Teamer Day.”
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BDC Quarterly Bulletin - January 16, 2024
The latest BDC updates in the quarterly bulletin.
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BDC Quarterly Bulletin - April 16, 2024
The latest BDC updates in the quarterly bulletin.
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Health Leaders Caution Community to Be Vigilant During Peak Respiratory Virus Season
Health leaders caution residents that respiratory illnesses including COVID and influenza are circulating at high levels in our community, resulting in spikes in emergency room visits and hospitalizations.
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Mecklenburg County GIS Time Machine: Going Forward by Seeing Where We’ve Been
Mecklenburg County Geospatial Information Services (GIS) is starting off t2024 by reflecting on our growth and tree canopy.
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Honoring of Martin Luther King Jr.: Acts of Service That Add Up
Three decades ago this year, Congress passed the King Holiday and Service Act, designating the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday as a National Day of Service.
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Your Money. Your Community. Your Voice. Public Hearing on Next Year’s Mecklenburg County Budget
The public hearing will be held at the Board of County Commissioners’ regular meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024.
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County Announces MLK Holiday Closings
Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
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It's a Boat! It's a Plane! It's a… Blimp? It's Time to List Individual & Business Personal Property
Any person or business that owns property such as boats, aircraft, mobile homes, or income-producing property such as equipment, machinery or furniture associated with a business must list the property for tax purposes with the Mecklenburg County Assessor’s Office between Jan.1, 2024, and Jan. 31, 2024. Individual and business personal property is taxed at the FY 2024 property tax rates set by the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners, the Charlotte City Council, and town boards.
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Help with Heating Bills: All Applications Accepted Beginning Jan. 1
Mecklenburg County residents who have trouble paying their winter heating bills can get help through the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). The program will begin taking applications from all residents beginning Jan. 1. Seniors and disabled individuals have had the opportunity to apply throughout December. The deadline for all residents to apply is March 31, 2024.