City of Graham, NC

City of Graham, NC Welcome to the City of Graham, North Carolina's official page!

For information about the City of Graham's Social Media Policy, please visit:
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Visit our Linktree for more https://linktr.ee/grahamnc The City of Graham is located near the center of the State of North Carolina, along the I-40/85 corridor, midway between the Triad and Triangle regions. This location has contributed to steady growth for several decades, changing the land

around the city from rural to suburban and urban. Graham is the county seat of Alamance County, which has an estimated population of 153,291 (2011 ACS). It shares borders with the City of Burlington (pop. 50,925) and the Town of Haw River (pop. 2,012).

🏛️ City Council Preview! 🏛️Join us Tuesday, September 8 at 6 p.m. for our regular City Council meeting at City Hall (201...
09/04/2026

🏛️ City Council Preview! 🏛️

Join us Tuesday, September 8 at 6 p.m. for our regular City Council meeting at City Hall (201 S. Main St.)

This meeting's agenda includes:
- Wastewater Treatment Plant and Water & Sewer System improvements
- Two rezoning public hearings
- Historic Resources Commission plaques funding
- Meadowview Glen Phase 2 street acceptance
- Downtown grant funds allocation discussion
- Fall Fest street closure amendment
- Board and Commission appointments
- Ethics and Civility Statements discussion
- And more!

🗣️Your engagement matters! Every City Council meeting includes a Public Comment Period. If you'd like to speak, you must sign up. Sign-ups open at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber and close once the Public Comment Period begins.

📋 Full agenda: https://www.cityofgraham.com/agendas-minutes/
📺 Watch online: https://www.youtube.com//streams

The City of Graham is proud to share that several city departments have been recognized by the NC Department of Labor fo...
09/03/2026

The City of Graham is proud to share that several city departments have been recognized by the NC Department of Labor for their outstanding workplace safety records!

The awards recognize departments that demonstrate a strong commitment to accident prevention, hazard identification, and maintaining safe and healthy work environments for employees.

Congratulations to the following departments on their awards:

🥈 Public Works: First-Year Silver Award
🥈 Recreation & Parks: First-Year Silver Award
🥇 Water & Sewer Distribution: First-Year Gold Award
🥇 Graham Fire Department: 5th consecutive Gold Award
🥇 Wastewater Treatment: 9th consecutive Gold Award
🥇 City Hall: 10th consecutive Gold Award

These awards reflect the daily dedication of our teams to look out for one another and keep Graham running safely. Well done to all!

09/02/2026

🚧 RAILROAD CROSSING CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 🚧

Norfolk Southern and the North Carolina Railroad Company are continuing rail replacement work through the region. As this project progresses, temporary road closures at railroad crossings will occur throughout Alamance County from East to West.

Residents and motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and use alternate routes when crossings are closed. Detour signs will be in place per the contractor.

🗺️ Stay up to date:
For the latest information on the project and the status of railroad crossings, visit the interactive project map:

https://ncrr.com/cappfi-new-rail/

⚠️ Please remember:
• Do not drive around barricades or attempt to cross a closed railroad crossing.
• Be prepared to use alternate routes.
• Allow additional travel time in areas where construction is occurring.

We encourage residents to check the project map regularly as work progresses through Alamance County.

♻️ Recycling Service Update: September 2Republic Services, the City's contracted recycling provider, has notified us tha...
09/02/2026

♻️ Recycling Service Update: September 2

Republic Services, the City's contracted recycling provider, has notified us that a portion of Tuesday's recycling route was not completed due to mechanical issues with the collection vehicle.

Republic Services plans to return this morning, Wednesday, September 2, to complete the remaining Tuesday collections before beginning today's regularly scheduled Wednesday route.

Residents in the affected area, shown on the map, are asked to leave their recycling carts at the curb for collection.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as Republic Services works to complete the route.

In observance of Labor Day, City offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th. 🗑️ Trash pickup will follow the regula...
09/01/2026

In observance of Labor Day, City offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th.

🗑️ Trash pickup will follow the regular schedule.

Bulk pickup is canceled for September 7th.

City offices will resume operations on Tuesday, September 8th.

Do you own or lease a property in the Courthouse Square Historic District? Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 G...
08/27/2026

Do you own or lease a property in the Courthouse Square Historic District? Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 Graham Facade Grant Program! This matching grant program provides up to $5,000 in funds for exterior improvements to historic non-residential structures downtown.

Swipe through to learn more and visit cityofgraham.com/hrc to apply.

Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23.

Is your business due for a refresh? Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 Graham Business Beautification Grant!Thi...
08/26/2026

Is your business due for a refresh? Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 Graham Business Beautification Grant!

This matching grant program provides up to $5,000 in funds for exterior improvements to non-residential properties along City corridors.

Swipe through to learn more and visit cityofgraham.com/appearance-commission to apply.

Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23.

📣ALERT: Rail Replacement ConstructionRail replacement work is planned for rail crossings in Graham as part of the Caroli...
08/24/2026

📣ALERT: Rail Replacement Construction

Rail replacement work is planned for rail crossings in Graham as part of the Carolinian and Piedmont Passenger and Freight Improvements (CAPPFI) project.

This work will replace aging rail infrastructure and support safe, reliable rail service for freight and passenger trains. Some temporary rail crossing closures and detours are expected.

We will share more details when the schedule is confirmed. Follow our page for updates.

🌐CAPPFI project information: ncrr.com/cappfi-new-rail/

Norfolk Southern rail construction work is expected to begin in City of Mebane, NC- Government on Monday, August 24, ple...
08/20/2026

Norfolk Southern rail construction work is expected to begin in City of Mebane, NC- Government on Monday, August 24, please see their post below for affected crossings in Mebane.
More details about affected rail crossings in Graham will be shared when the schedule is confirmed. Follow our page to stay up to date.
This work will replace aging rail infrastructure and support safe, reliable rail service for freight and passenger trains. For more information and updates, visit: ncrr.com/cappfi-new-rail/

♻️ Recycling Service Delay: Ward StreetRepublic Services, the City's contracted recycling provider, has notified us that...
08/19/2026

♻️ Recycling Service Delay: Ward Street

Republic Services, the City's contracted recycling provider, has notified us that a portion of Ward Street near Maple Avenue was not serviced today due to ongoing utility construction.

Republic Services plans to run a recovery route on Monday, August 24.

The affected area is shown on the map. Thank you for your patience and understanding as crews work around the ongoing construction.

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201 South Main Street
Graham, NC
27253

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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