Mecklenburg County News Releases

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  1. Everybody Counts Charlotte: Volunteers and Donations Needed for 'Point-in-Time’ Count

    Preparations are underway for the 2026 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count and Mecklenburg County is seeking volunteers and other resources to help ensure everybody counts.
  2. Energy Assistance Applications Open for Priority Households

    Applications are now open for Mecklenburg County’s Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP).
  3. Final Day to Pay Property Taxes Without Interest Is Jan. 5, 2026

    Mecklenburg County taxpayers who have yet to pay their 2025 property tax bill may see a postcard in their mailbox soon. The Office of the Tax Collector is mailing postcards on Dec. 5 to remind and encourage taxpayers to remit their tax payments to avoid delinquency. 
  4. Park and Recreation Reopens Albemarle Park, Invites Residents to Enjoy Renovations and New Amenities

    Mecklenburg County officially reopened Albemarle Park on Thursday, celebrating extensive renovations and investments at the park located in east Charlotte. Community members are invited to visit Albemarle Park and enjoy its new amenities.  
  5. Economic Services Transitioning Out of Catherine M. Wilson Center

    The Catherine M. Wilson Center lobby at 301 Billingsley Road will close to the public on Dec. 31. 
  6. Nominate an Outstanding Small Business for the Crowns of Enterprise Awards

    Nominations are open for the 2026 Crowns of Enterprise Awards, sponsored by Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte. 
  7. Coalition of Cross-Sector Community Leaders Unite Around Quality-of-Life Indicators

    Last week, County Manager Mike Bryant, in collaboration with Charlotte City Manager Marcus Jones and CMS Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill convened a group of local and regional partners from the public and private sector to strengthen cross-sector collaboration and collective impact.
  8. JGA Space & Defense to Expand in Huntersville, Creating Approximately 40 New Jobs

    JGA Space & Defense, formerly Joe Gibbs Manufacturing Solutions, will expand its operations in Huntersville beginning in 2026, creating approximately 40 new jobs next year and anticipating an investment of more than $25 million in northern Mecklenburg County.
  9. Remembering Lives Lost to Domestic Violence: Annual Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony

    Mecklenburg County and its partners will light up the 21st annual Domestic Violence Memorial Tree to commemorate the lives lost this year to domestic violence in the county and across North Carolina.  
  10. Turkey Distribution Provides Holiday Meals For 1,000 Households

    Mecklenburg County distributed nearly 1,000 frozen turkeys and boxes of side dishes during its first ever Saturdays on Stitt Turkey Giveaway on Nov. 22.