Did you know?
Did you know the City of Concord sends out over 35,000 tax bills to raise approximately $41 million? Concord continues to have the lowest property tax rate of full-service North Carolina cities greater than 35,000 in population that do not charge extra fees for solid waste services, at 48 cents per $100 valuation. Property tax revenue is used to fund basic services such as police, fire, solid waste, recreation, and more. Despite strained economic conditions, the City’s collection percentage has remained better than expected, due primarily to the diligence of the Tax Office staff. The final FY 2011-12 collection rate was 98.15 percent. Learn more at
concordnc.gov.
City of Concord to observe Labor Day on September 3
In observance of Labor Day, City of Concord offices will be closed on Monday, September 3. Garbage, recycling, and bulky waste collection by Waste Pro will operate on a one day delay next week, with Monday’s items collected on Tuesday, and Friday’s items collected on Saturday. However, customers are asked to place all yard waste at the curb by 7 a.m. on Tuesday, September 4. Visit
concordnc.gov for more information.
Police seek information on missing person Crystal Dawn Morrison
The Concord Police Department is investigating the report of missing person Crystal Dawn Morrison, white female, age 31. She was last seen on Thursday August 23 at about 10:30 a.m. walking on International Drive near the intersection of Davidson Highway. She is approximately 5'3" tall, Blonde/Red hair, blue eyes, and approximately 100 lbs. She was last seen wearing a white blouse with black flower print, black pants, and black open toe shoes. Anyone with any possible information regarding her location, or anyone that might have seen her, is asked to call the Concord Police Department at 704-920-5000, or Cabarrus Crime Stoppers at 704-932-7463 (704-93-CRIME). Visit
concordnc.gov for more information and a printable flyer.
Concord Housing Department wins first place awards
Concord’s Housing Department team recently received two first place awards at the annual
Carolinas Council of Housing, Redevelopment, and Codes Officials conference. Housing’s
The Challenger Newsletter was selected best of all competing North Carolina agencies. The semi-annual publication shares community news, information, events, and opportunities, as well as highlighting resident stories and accomplishments.
Concord Housing also received first place for the 2012 Human Service Award for the "Cooking Class 101" youth program. The class, held at the Neighborhood Networks Technology Center, teaches youth how to shop for and cook nutritional meals. Concord was selected as the best of all competing North and South Carolina agencies for this award. Congratulations to Housing Director Angela Graham and the Concord Housing team!
Permanent closure of Corban Avenue rail crossing coming soon
Soon, motorists traveling in Concord will no longer be able to use Corban Avenue SW cross the railroad tracks near the Cabarrus Avenue Roundabout. NCDOT will permanently close Corban Avenue SW at the at-grade rail crossing, which will improve safety. The closure, which could happen as early as September 4, will accommodate construction of the new Cabarrus Avenue Bridge over the railway. In March, NCDOT
announced that a $4.5 million contract was awarded to Blythe Development Co. to replace the existing bridge tracks, which was built in 1917. Structural work is scheduled to be finished by Sept. 14, 2014, with final vegetation work complete by March 11, 2015. To get the latest regional traffic updates from NCDOT, follow their Twitter feeds
@NCDOT_Charlotte and
@NCDOT_I85.
Operation Medicine Cabinet to collect medications, needles on September 8
Concord Police and community partners will host Operation Medicine Cabinet on Saturday, September 8 at MEDICAP Pharmacy, located at 361 George W. Liles Parkway in Concord. The free event, planned from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon, is a way to prevent medications from being discarded into water supplies or other locations that can cause environmental and household safety concerns. Learn more at
concordnc.gov or contact Concord Police Sergeant Todd McGhee with questions at 704-920-5000 or
mcghet@concordnc.gov.
Concord Regional Airport welcomes DNC visitors
Democratic National Convention visitors will find the Concord Regional Airport to be the fastest gateway to metropolitan Charlotte. As the closest general aviation airport to the convention, Concord Regional Airport lets you arrive in style while avoiding both the hassles of bigger airports and the shortcomings of smaller airfields. Learn more on the Concord
YouTube Channel, or
ConcordAirportNC.com.
Community ceremony planned for Tuesday, September 11
Concord Fire and Life Safety invites the public to a community-wide Patriots’ Day remembrance ceremony at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 11. The brief memorial service will be held at Concord Fire Station 8, located at 1485 Old Charlotte Road.
Mayor’s Golf Tournament to benefit youth programs September 28
The fifteenth annual Mayor's Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, September 28 at Rocky River Golf Club. Proceeds from the tournament benefit youth programs in our community, and the deadline to enter is September 21. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Visit
concordnc.gov for a registration form and more information.
Yard waste collection pilot study August 6 - October 19
Solid Waste Services is evaluating a new yard waste collection procedure until October 19. Customer procedures remain the same; visit
concordnc.gov to learn more. Concord provides yard waste disposal and other solid waste
services to residents at no additional charge.
Parks and Recreation highlights
Youth basketball registration coming soon
Registration opens September 1 for the 2012-2013 youth basketball season. The league is open to youth ages 4-15, and registration ends September 30. The fee is $30 for City residents or instructional leagues, and $50 for non-residents. For more information or to register online (beginning September 1) visit
concordparksandrec.org.
United Way adult kickball tournament
Parks and Recreation will be hosting an adult kickball tournament with the proceeds going to support
partner agencies of United Way of Central Carolinas. Come relive your youth and join in the fun with this school yard favorite. The double-elimination tournament will be November 10 and 11 at WW Flowe Park. The fee is $110.00 per team, and registration will available September 1 through October 31. For more information or a registration form please visit
concordparksandrec.org.
Historic Downtown Concord events
If you want the latest information on Historic Downtown Concord news and events please sign up for the CDDC's weekly e-newsletter. Call the CDDC office at 704-784-4208 or email this request to info@concorddowntown.com.
Union Street Live!
Third Thursday of each month, May - September
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. on the Historic Courthouse Lawn
2012 Schedule
Take a trip down memory lane at The Galleries
The Cabarrus Arts Council’s High 5 Exhibit in The Galleries and runs through Thursday, October 4. This marks five years that The Galleries has been open, and to celebrate they are welcoming back 50 previously featured artists. Admission is free. The Galleries hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. For more information, call 704-920-2787 or visit
cabarrusartscouncil.org.
City of Concord upcoming meetings
Unless otherwise noted, location is second floor of Municipal Building, 26 Union Street, S.
September
9/11/2012 at 4:00 p.m. City Council work session
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