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You still have until December 31 to pay any overdue parking tickets without the added charge of a late fee with the City's Parking Ticket Amnesty program. After the amnesty ends, the Greensboro Police Department will start towing cars that have at least three tickets more than 90 days overdue. Drivers won't be able to retrieve their cars until the fees are paid. For more information, call (336) 373-2503. Also, you can pay your parking tickets on the Internet with the City's new online parking ticket payment system. The Benjamin Branch Library is undergoing renovations and will be closed until summer 2009. The renovations will add approximately 1,600 square feet and will include an expanded children's area and meeting space. The Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch Library has been awarded the Outstanding Environmental Organization Award for 2008. The honor was presented to the library recently by the Environmental Educators of North Carolina. The library is located in the 98-acre Price Park, which also includes a bird and butterfly meadow, reading garden, walking trails, ponds and wetlands. The Greensboro Coliseum invites you to experience the magic of the "Greatest Show on Earth" when the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus presents "ZING ZANG ZOOM," a thrill-filled, mind-blowing circus spectacular. The show will be held at the Greensboro Coliseum for nine performances February 11-15. Tickets start at $14 and can be purchased at the Greensboro Coliseum box office, online, or by calling (336) 852-1100. |
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| City Council Action Wrap-Up |
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High Point Road/West Lee Street Corridor Plan approved.
High Point Road is one of the busiest thoroughfares in the city, but from a visual standpoint it's a little lackluster. At its meeting on Tuesday, December 16, Greensboro's City Council took action to change that.
Council adopted the High Point Road/West Lee Street Corridor Plan, which will serve as a guide to revitalize and enhance the area. The plan provides opportunities and guidelines for significant new public and private investments to enhance the area's overall appearance and function and improve levels of public safety and perception.
As a first step to implement the High Point Road Corridor Plan, Council approved the allocation of $3.2 million for the purchase of the Canada Dry property and the allocation of $2.2 million to purchase the Coliseum Inn property.
Council also approved:
- The rezoning of property at Holden Road and Spring Garden Street to allow for a Dunkin' Donuts with a drive-thru.
- A $2.9 million contract for construction of the first phase of Gateway Gardens on West Lee Street near Barber Park. Work will begin in January. This phase of the project will be completed summer 2009.
To view the entire meeting or past meetings, visit City Council's video archive page. |
| City Offices Closed for Holidays |
Several services will operate on a holiday schedule.
City of Greensboro offices will be closed on Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, in observance of the holidays. For a complete list of affected services, visit here. |
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Remember to Properly Dispose of Your Christmas Tree |
Christmas trees are collected on your regular trash collection day. Be sure to remove all decorations and place at the curb by 7 am. Trees that are over five feet tall should be cut in half or into manageable segments. Trees may also be disposed of at the White Street Landfill, located at 2503 White Street. For more information, call (336) 373-CITY (2489) or visit here. |
| Paying Water Bills at Third Party Payment Centers May Put You at Risk |
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City suggests making payments at authorized locations.
The City of Greensboro has no contract with any third party payment center to take payments for water utility bills. There may be businesses that advertise they will take utility billing payments on behalf of the City, but these are non-authorized payment locations. Making your payment at these locations may possibly put you at risk of not having your payment applied to your account at all or not in a timely manner. Customers that make payments at a non-authorized location should note that the water utility bill is not paid until the City of Greensboro receives the money, which may take several days. The City has two locations where customers may make payments, at the Melvin Municipal Office Building, 300 W. Washington St., and at the J. Edward Kitchen Operations Center, 2602 S. Elm-Eugene St. Customers can also deposit payments in City drop boxes at the J. Edward Kitchen Operations Center and at the J. Douglas Galyon Depot Transportation Center, 236-C, E. Washington St. No cash payments may be deposited in the drop box; only checks or money orders are accepted. For additional information about paying your water bill, call 373-CITY (2489) or visit us online. |
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Holiday Shopping Safety Tips |
Take these preventive measures to keep yourself and your belongings safe.
While shopping this holiday season, be sure to put safety first. By taking a few preventive measures, you can keep yourself and your belongings safe. Here are a few tips to follow:
- Store your handbag in your trunk before parking your car.
- Use your debit and credit cards so you don't have to carry large amounts of cash.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Carry expensive purchases close to your body.
- When exiting a store, have keys in your hand and be ready to unlock your vehicle.
For more safety tips, watch this video on holiday shopping safety. | |
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