County seeks $30 million for justice center

Robbinsville – Graham County’s legislative representatives will be requesting $30 million from the state to pay for a centralized justice center to replace its aging downtown courthouse.

County approves $22.8 million budget

Robbinsville – Graham County commissioners approved a $22.8 million budget that keeps property taxes unchanged yet also comes to terms with rising costs for nearly everything. The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on June 21 during which there was no public comment.

Commissioners oppose National Park parking fees

Robbinsville – Graham County commissioners are opposing parking fees in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and are asking for help from the county’s congressional delegation to intervene.

Graham budget keeps property tax level despite rising costs

Robbinsville – Graham County commissioners inched their way closer to a working budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year, one that would not raise taxes but which could result in a number of compromises that could affect services.

County faces tax increase; planning nears end

Robbinsville – Graham County residents and property owners may face higher taxes and service fees, unless county leaders figure out how to close a $1 million gap between costs and revenues. The county must have its 2022-23 budget finalized by the end of the month.

Commissioners face daunting challenges with budget

Robbinsville – Graham County commissioners face an onslaught of community needs and pressures as they attempt to craft a spending plan for the 2022-23 fiscal year that doesn’t increase taxes or require new service fees.

Justice center project could reach $23 million

Robbinsville – Architectural and engineering firms will be invited to show their interest and qualifications in the construction of a central justice center off West Fort Road, as county staff looks for funding for the project – which could cost upward of $23 million.