PUBLIC NOTICES
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Transition Frequently Asked Questions
As the well-earned retirement of Mr. Craig Sullivan of Watauga Medics, Inc. (WMI) begins this weekend, we understand there are many questions that the public may have as the County transitions to a County-based EMS service. The below questions come from social media, email, and other sources and seek to highlight most of the public-facing pieces of the transition. However, if you have specific questions regarding operations or other questions please feel free to email them to our Department’s Public Information Officer, Kristi Pukansky, at Kristi.Pukansky@watgov.org.
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12/26/2025 - Holiday Office Closure - Christmas
Please call the County Manager’s Office at (828) 265-8000 if you have any questions.
12/26/2025 - SANITATION DEPARTMENT- CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
The Sanitation Department will be Closed on Wednesday & Thursday, December 24th and 25th, 2025. We will be open on Friday, December 26th, Including ALL Convenience Centers.
01/02/2026 - RFP – Access Control System
Watauga County Information Technologies is requesting proposals for an access control system. Please click here for details.
01/06/2026 - 5:30 PM Board of County Commissioners’ Regular Meeting – CANCELED
The Watauga County Board of Commissioners’ Regular Meeting originally scheduled for January 6, 2026 has been canceled due to the holiday schedule.
01/13/2026 - 5:30 PM Board of County Commissioners' Regular Meeting - RESCHEDULED
The Watauga County Board of Commissioners’ Regular Meeting originally scheduled for January 20, 2026 has been rescheduled to January 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM in the Commissioners' Board Room at the Watauga County Administration Building.
01/20/2026 - 5:30 PM Board of County Commissioners' Regular Meeting - RESCHEDULED TO JAN. 13
The Watauga County Board of Commissioners’ Regular Meeting originally scheduled for January 20, 2026 has been rescheduled to January 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM in the Commissioners' Board Room at the Watauga County Administration Building.
01/01/2027 - Preparation for the 2027 Revaluation
Preparation for the 2027 Revaluation is currently underway with every property in Watauga County to be visited by an appraiser. The field reviews are conducted to ensure the data of the property reflects accurately in the county tax records. As a part of this review, all residential and commercial properties will be digitally photographed to ensure that all improvements can be compared consistently and uniformly, as well as to validate property addresses and locations to assist emergency services. Staff will be driving vehicles with door magnets attached identifying them as Watauga County Appraisal. Appraisers will be wearing a safety vest and lanyard with a photo ID Badge attached. As part of their appraisal, they will be knocking on doors to advise the owner that they are there and ask a couple of questions. If no one is home, the appraiser will leave a door hanger to let the owner know the property was visited by staff. Should you have any questions as to the identity of the individual at your home please contact the Tax Office at 828-265-8021.