Garner lands new $12 million investment, jobs

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For those of you that may not know, I live in Garner. Today’s announcement that Strategic Behavioral Health  of Memphis, TN will build a new residential behavioral center in Garner is exciting news! Their total investment is slated to be over $12,000,000 and more than 250 new jobs.

Garner, NC is just a few [...]

Timber Drive Extension in Garner is a Go!

After years of waiting, the Garner’s popular Timber Drive is set to be extended to White Oak Road connecting to White Oak Crossings Shopping Center. Plans have been approved and a bid was accepted earlier this week with construction slated to begin this month.

The Timber Drive project, the transportation priority for Garner, calls for a [...]

The Timber Drive extension in Garner is coming fast. The latest news from Garner town officials is that we are on schedule for construction to begin this summer! [...]

Tookies Grill, others opening a Garner locations

Garner is growing and new business are popping up all around the Aversboro Road corridor including Tookies Grill, Planet Fitness. This is a great place to live! [...]

Computer recycling day in Garner

If you live in the Raleigh/ Garner area and have old computers and such you’d like to get rid of, there is an upcoming recycling event taking place in April at the corner of Heather Park Dr. and Aversboro Rd (Map shown at bottom of post) in Garner where you can drop of your old equipment [...]

Raleigh's job forecast helps steady housing prices

Why has the housing market in Raleigh fared better than other markets that have crashed and burned? Ask economists from outside our area and they will like point to employment forecasts that look pretty healthy for Raleigh. Stan Humphries, Chief Economic Officer for Zillow.com (As opposed to the famed Quarter Back who led the San [...]

Timber Drive East Extension update

According to the NCDOT website, the Timber Drive East Extension from NC 50 to White Oak Rd. in Garner is tentatively scheduled for letting in May 2010. [...]

Southerby Bluffs Townhomes Update

Construction is progressing nicely on the new townhomes at Southerby Bluffs in Garner. Our first building is nearing completion and we are excited to begin working on-site to greet customers in the new year. The new homes are located just 6 miles from downtown Raleigh in a private, secluded yet extremely convenient setting. Resident have quick walking [...]

New Garner website promotes town planning initiatives

I have read a lot of local news about Garner and Clayton lately that is great for current and future residents because as the area continues to grow, there is a defined, comprehensive growth plan. [...]

New townhouse development planned for Garner

GARNER, NC (August 21, 2009) – A custom homebuilder with national experience and strong local ties has announced plans to develop a new townhouse community in Garner, just minutes from downtown Raleigh. Southerby Bluffs will feature 54 townhomes starting at $190,000. [...]