Town of Garner Coverage

Public input needed on plans for growth in southeastern Wake County

Residents can share input Wednesday on changes coming to a fast-growing area of eastern Wake County on the border of Garner and Johnston counties.

Nia Harden, WRAL reporter

Judge delays putting down Garner dogs that killed 7-year-old

Wake County Superior Court Judge Vice Rouzier granted a preliminary injunction on Thursday that would bar the Town of Garner from putting down a pair of dogs that killed a 7-year-old child and injured her mother.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

Judge delays euthanasia decision for Garner dogs

Wake County Superior Court Judge Becky Holt on Thursday put on hold the Town of Garner's plans to put down a pair of dogs that killed a 7-year-old child and injured her mother.

Dangerous dogs get reprieve as case between owners, Town of Garner plays out

A Wake County judge on Thursday put on hold the Town of Garner's plans to put down a pair of dogs that killed a 7-year-old child and injured her mother.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

Garner asking for volunteers to help with roadside cleanup

Tim Herman and the Garner Rotary Club are helping pick up litter Saturday morning to start a campaign to clean up roads.

Garner camps seeing fewer kids sign up under COVID-19

More children were expected to sign up, but Garner camps are not seeing what they're used to.

Former Garner mayor passes away at age 72

Officials with the Town of Garner said Saturday that one of its former mayors has passed away.

Town of Garner discusses response to coronavirus

Mayor Ken Marshburn calls an emergency meeting of the Garner Town Council to review the recent information and directives from the Governor's Office related to COVID-19.

Local nonprofit positions Garner as regional economic force

The Garner Economic Development Corporation is focusing on helping the town implement a multi-point approach to economic development.

Latisha Catchatoorian, WRAL Digital Solutions

Garner public schools offer quality education in a tight-knit community

Garner Magnet High School has been a fixture in the community for many decades, and now, the recently built South Garner High School adds a new dimension to this fast-growing town.

Latisha Catchatoorian, WRAL Digital Solutions

Lunchables founder now runs a plant-based protein company in Garner

Improved Nature is driven by the belief that "small acts can affect the most change in our world" and is on a mission to develop "better protein for a better planet."

Latisha Catchatoorian, WRAL Digital Solutions

Minority owned and operated - Garner home to business owners of all types

Garner's diverse population is reflected in its entrepreneurial community, and the town takes pride in its minority-owned and women-owned enterprises.

Latisha Catchatoorian, WRAL Digital Solutions

Garner Performing Arts Center - a hub of music, culture and more

Garner Performing Arts Center's crowning gem and one of its most popular attractions is its Broadway Voices series, a program that brings Broadway stars to the Triangle. Each show features a lead performer from a popular Broadway musical for a one-night-only solo concert.

Latisha Catchatoorian, WRAL Digital Solutions

Nonprofit community helps make Garner an 'All-America' city

Garner is working hard to remain worthy of its All-America City title and strives to be a place that is inclusive of all its residents; the prominence of its local nonprofit community levels up to this mission.

Latisha Catchatoorian, WRAL Digital Solutions

Timelapse: Crews move Historic Garner Depot and caboose

Jason Edge sent this timelapse video of crews moving the Historic Garner Depot and caboose to the intersection of Pearl and Main streets. The depot will become home to a history museum.

Main Street makeover - the rebirth of downtown Garner

Shops and offices in beautifully renovated storefronts bustle with activity. The buildings in the historic business district enjoy full occupancy. And on just about every weekday, cars fill most of the available parking along Main.

Latisha Catchatoorian, WRAL Digital Solutions

Tech entrepreneurs find home in Garner

While Raleigh and Durham are often thought of as cities where tech companies thrive, just a short drive away in Garner, tech entrepreneurs are finding success in a fast-growing town on the rise.

Latisha Catchatoorian, WRAL Digital Solutions

Garner's high school trades program helps grow the Triangle workforce

Garner Magnet High School's career-readiness initiative is tailored to high school seniors who are interested in building their job skills and is open to all students.

Latisha Catchatoorian, WRAL Digital Solutions

For the Town of Garner, recreation and the great outdoors are a way of life

Garner's robust offering of trails, playgrounds, and recreational facilities and programming are the result of strategic investments by town's leaders.

Latisha Catchatoorian, WRAL Digital Solutions

Encores all around - Garner nurtures young people through the arts

The Town of Garner boasts a robust arts community that fosters creativity and imaginative expression.

Latisha Catchatoorian, WRAL Digital Solutions

Garner, North Carolina - the gem nextdoor to Raleigh

Garner reflects the innovative culture of the Triangle region while maintaining its idyllic charm, setting itself apart from other municipalities with its hometown allure and stunning community amenities.

Latisha Catchatoorian, WRAL Digital Solutions