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.

    For Full Release and Questions Click Here

  • 12/19/2025 - RFP - Camera Security System

    Request for Proposals
    Cameras in New Emergency Services Building
    Watauga County

     

    Watauga County Information Technology is requesting proposals for a security camera system.

     

    Please find floor plan here that show camera locations as indicated by red ‘C’s on the floorplan with arrows indicating direction

    The camera system should have eighteen (18) high definition IR IP cameras with the ability to review footage of at least a month old. No PTZ is required. The camera system should also have the capacity to add several additional cameras.

     

    A monitor will be needed in Communications to view visitors at three of the doors.

     

    Please separate out cost for pulling the CAT6 cable. Edge switch locations are available in the Emergency Operations Center storage closet and storage off of the EMS Vehicle Bay if needed for runs exceeding 300 feet. POE switches will be provided by County IT.

     

    Proposals will be accepted until December 19, 2025

     

    Please contact Drew Eggers, Watauga IT Director with any questions:
    828-265-8016
    drew.eggers@watgov.org

  • 12/19/2025 - RFP – Audio / Video System

    Watauga County Information Technology is accepting proposals for an A/V system for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) located in the County’s new Emergency Services Center. Please click here for more information.

  • 12/26/2025 - Holiday Office Closure - Christmas

     

    Watauga County offices will be closed in observance of Christmas on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, Thursday, December 25, 2025, and Friday, December 26, 2025. County offices will reopen as regularly scheduled on Monday, December 29, 2025.

    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.