Upcoming SPLOST Election Information
The Board of County Commissioners has called for an election to ask the Harris County voters to continue the 1% SPLOST for an additional six years beginning April 1, 2025…
Potential Severe Weather for Harris County
Potential severe weather may develop in the Harris County area. Below is the National Weather Service briefing. Click here to sign up for Code Red Weather Briefing
County Completes Water and Wastewater Master Plan
The Harris County Board of Commissioners, during their February 22, 2024 quarterly planning session, heard a presentation from Carter & Sloope, regarding the long-awaited water and wastewater master plan.…
County Airport Runway Closed for Repairs
The Harris County airport’s runway will be closed beginning February 26 until 6:00 p.m. March 15, 2024 for major repairs. Specifically, the 5,000-foot runway lighting will be replaced with modern…
County Receives Grant for Emergency Generators
The Board of County Commissioners approved, during their February 20, 2024 commission meeting, accepting a $875,745 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to acquire six emergency generators. The…
County to Resurface Ripshin Road
The Board of County Commissioners approved, during their February 20, 2024 commission meeting, resurfacing 4.1 miles of Ripshin Road from East Bon Acre Road to Warm Springs Road. …
Man O’ War Trail Signs to be Installed on Railroad Bridge
Harris County, the Chamber of Commerce, and a contractor, SunSigns, will be installing large Man O’ War Trail signs on both sides of the railroad bridge over U.S. 27 in…
Harris County Government Sponsors Blood Drive
Harris County government and the American Red Cross are having a blood drive on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the County Administration Building located…
Harris County Prison Inmates to Receive Carpentry Training
Harris County Prison has partnered with Columbus Technical College (CTC) to conduct a first ever carpentry training program for the prison inmates who have completed or are participating in the…
Harris County Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer
Harris County Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer Harris County government welcomes new Chief Financial Officer, Elizabeth Barfield. Ms. Barfield has extensive education and experience in public and private finance.…