Graham County Local Government

08/28/2026

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08/28/2026

SANITATION ORDINANCE UPDATE

The Graham County Board of Commissioners has listened to public feedback on the proposed sanitation ordinance and will consider several changes at Tuesday’s meeting.
The proposed revisions include:
• Section 400 – Definitions: Clarify that the ordinance definitions apply to properties owned or leased by Graham County Government for the purpose of solid waste disposal.
• Section 400.22 – Open Burning: Remove this section from the proposed ordinance.
• Section 500.03 – Implied Consent: Replace the phrase “search any vehicle or container brought onto said property” with language allowing County staff “to assess the solid waste sought to be deposited.”
This change is intended to prevent any misunderstanding about the Board’s intent. The implied-consent provision is limited to allowing County staff to view containers and the waste being presented for disposal to determine compliance with the ordinance. It is not intended to authorize a general or vehicle-wide search.
• Section 700.06 – Tipping Fees: Add the County’s tipping (disposal) fees as an appendix to the ordinance.

The Board appreciates everyone who has taken the time to review the proposed ordinance and provide feedback. These changes are intended to make the ordinance clearer and better reflect the Board’s intent.

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08/26/2026

Update:
On August 18, 2026, the Graham County Board of Commissioners adopted a Solid Waste Ordinance, a copy of which can be found at the following link: https://grahamcounty.org/docs/2026%20Solid%20Waste%20Ordinance.pdf

Reminder - convenience sites are for bagged residential garbage only. Violations, including leaving garbage or other items on the ground or business use of convenience sites, will result in civil penalties under the Solid Waste Ordinance. All business waste must be taken across the scales at the Graham County Transfer Station.

Thank you for helping keep our sites clean!

08/26/2026

Graham County DSS is taking applications for the following position:
Job Title: Income Maintenance Supervisor II
Pay: $18.50 - $22.05 per hour
Job description:
Job responsibilities will include the administrative and technical supervision of a small staff of income maintenance caseworkers. The income maintenance programs involved include the following: Food and Nutrition Services, Low Income Energy Assistance, Crisis Intervention Program, and Program Integrity. Considerable knowledge of all income maintenance programs, forms, and documents used in determining eligibility. Considerable knowledge of the use of the income maintenance manuals. Considerable knowledge of needs, problems, and attitudes of disadvantaged persons. General knowledge of all agency programs and services. General knowledge of community services and programs, which could affect the client/applicant. General knowledge of the budget process. Good mathematical, reasoning, and computational skills. Ability to instruct, organize, direct, and supervise program employees. Must have basic supervisory/management skills. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with workers, supervisors, applicants, and community agencies to obtain pertinent data and to interpret rules and regulations. Ability to present information orally and in written form and generate appropriate reports for the director and the DSS Board. Minimum Training and Experience Requirements: Three years of experience as a caseworker or investigator in an income maintenance program, preferably with one year of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Benefits: County paid Health Insurance for employee; Paid leave; Paid Holidays and more.
Requirements: Pre-employment Drug Test and Background Check
Send applications to [email protected]; Mail to 196 Knight Street Robbinsville, NC or call 828.479.7982.
Graham County is an equal opportunity employer.

08/25/2026

NOTICE NEW VETERAN SERVICE DAYS AND HOURS

Graham County Veterans Services
Graham County is served by the Canton Veterans Service Center.
Office Days & Hours
2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
WALK-INS ARE WELCOME!
Appointments & Questions
If the office is closed, or if you would like to make an appointment, please call:
828-479-2595
828-479-6208
Please leave a message if there is no answer.
You may also call the main center:
Canton Veterans Service Center
828-646-6937
Connie Orr, Veteran Liaison

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08/12/2026

August 12, 2026

Graham County Provides Update to Frontier Customers Who Received Voice-Service Discontinuance Notice

Graham County is providing the following update for residents and businesses that received a letter concerning the proposed discontinuance of Frontier’s legacy (landline) telephone service.

The letter does not mean that the Federal Communications Commission has already approved the discontinuance. Verizon filed an application with the FCC on behalf of Frontier Communications of the Carolinas and related companies seeking permission to discontinue residential and business legacy TDM-based voice service in former Frontier service areas, including portions of North Carolina.

The FCC accepted the application for filing on July 21, 2026, under WC Docket No. 26-170. The formal public-comment deadline was August 5, 2026. Multiple filings have been made by individual citizens and governmental entities raising concerns about the effect the proposed discontinuance could have on customers who do not have access to a reliable substitute, particularly in areas with limited cellular coverage, limited broadband availability, or frequent power outages.

Unless the FCC intervenes, the application is scheduled to be automatically granted on August 21, 2026. Even if the application is granted on that date, Frontier is not authorized to discontinue the affected service before November 16, 2026.

Residents should understand the following:
• Receipt of the letter does not mean service will end immediately.
• August 21 is the anticipated FCC approval date, not the service-discontinuance date.
• November 16 is the earliest date on which the affected service may be discontinued.
• Customers should not cancel their existing service solely because they received the letter.
• Customers should carefully evaluate whether any proposed replacement will work reliably at their specific residence or business.

Concerns identified in the filings include the effect on residents who depend on landline service for emergency calls, medical-alert equipment, security or fire-alarm systems, fax equipment, or communication during electrical outages. Internet- or wireless-based replacement services may not provide the same reliability or backup power as traditional landline service.

Graham County will continue monitoring FCC WC Docket No. 26-170 and will provide additional information if the FCC delays, denies, conditions, or approves the application.

For more information, please see the FCC Public Notice available at the following link: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-763A1.pdf.

Brady Cody
County Manager
Graham County, North Carolina

08/06/2026

Happening right now! Free pool admission and FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES at the Graham County Pool.

07/23/2026

Graham County Pool is closed today!

07/17/2026

Thanks to a sponsorship by the Mountain Lakes Board of Realtors admission to the Graham County pool will be free today, July 17. Stop by and cool off on this hot summer day!

07/13/2026

The public hearing on the proposed sanitation ordinance, previously scheduled for July 14, 2026, has been postponed. A new hearing date will be announced once it has been rescheduled.