Local Student hang Yellow Ribbons at the Beirut Memorial Grove

So moved by the loss of life thirty-eight years ago today, that immediately, this community sought ways to remember and mark that tear in the fabric of our community. The day after the terrorist attack occurred in Beirut, classes led by Martha Warren at N...

Beirut Memorial Observance marks 38th anniversary of Beirut bombing

Beirut Memorial Observance 

Annual Event Honoring Fallen Service Members to be Virtual

The annual observance to mark the 38^th anniversary of the October 23, 1983 Beirut bombing will be held at the Beirut Memorial on Saturday, October 23, ...

Town Center Apartments Update

Jacksonville City Council took action at the September 21, 2021 City Council Meeting to postpone any further City action to vacate 67 units of the Town Center Apartments until June 30, 2022. This action is not binding on the Town Center property owners wh...

NC Law Schedules Municipal Elections for March 8

By action of the State Legislature, some municipal elections across North Carolina, including the City of Jacksonville, have now been scheduled for March 8, 2022. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the 2020 Census data needed for cities to complete the required...

Jacksonville City Council Adopts Juneteenth Holiday

The Jacksonville City Council approved creating Juneteenth as an official City holiday at their June 22, 2021 meeting. The City will now observe the Juneteenth holiday on the same day as the national holiday, June 19.

Juneteenth will replace the City&r...

Passport Services Resume with Temporary Adjustments to Procedures

Note: The City of Jacksonville has temporarily adjusted some Passport Service procedures following the COVID-19 event. The service is by appointment only. Face coverings will be required in order to meet with our Passport Agents until further notice. Buil...

Virtual Beirut Memorial Observance

The annual observance to mark the 38^th anniversary of the October 23, 1983 Beirut bombing will be held at the Beirut Memorial on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 10:30AM. The observance will honor the fallen service members and survivors who served in Lebano...

Halloween Home Decorating Contest

The City of Jacksonville Environmental and Appearance Advisory Committee (JEAAC) invites you to nominate a festively decorated house for the Halloween Home Decorating Contest, now through October 31!

City of Jacksonville Redistricting Information

Redistricting advisory Committee continues work to redraw City Voting Wards

Jacksonville Citizens attended the Public Input Session, October 6, 2021 at City Hall to provide comments on the redistricting of the City’s voting wards. The session was an open f...

Town Center Apartments Update

Jacksonville City Council took action at the September 21, 2021 City Council Meeting to postpone any further City action to vacate 67 units of the Town Center Apartments until June 30, 2022. This action is not binding on the Town Center property owners wh...

COVID-19: City Operations; Official Information & Resources

Updated: September 13 2021

City Updates: City of Jacksonville Rescinds COVID-19  State of EmergencyView COVID-19 video updates from the City on YouTube, g10tv.org or on Spectrum Channel 10 (G10TV).

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Job Opportunities Available

Looking for a job? Join our team! Full-time, part-time, and temporary positions are available. Apply online at JacksonvilleNC.gov/Jobs.

The City of Jacksonville only accepts online applications. 

Offers of employment with the City of Jacksonville a...

Passport Services Resume with Temporary Adjustments to Procedures

Note: The City of Jacksonville has temporarily adjusted some Passport Service procedures following the COVID-19 event. The service is by appointment only. Face coverings will be required in order to meet with our Passport Agents until further notice. Buil...

Texting 9-1-1 Now Available in City of Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Public Safety 9-1-1 Center now has the capability to communicate with callers by text messages. Texts to 9-1-1 will allow callers to communicate directly with 9-1-1 Telecommunicators via text when the text is sent within the City limits.&...

Tips for Making Safe Internet Purchase Exchanges

The Jacksonville Police Department reminds all to be cautious when buying or selling items on local internet and social networking exchange sites.

As a service to the community, the Center for Public Safety maintains an Internet Shopping Exchange area in t...

City Code & Zoning Violations

The City of Jacksonville's code of ordinances can be viewed online at this link. The City's Unified Development Ordinance is a separate document containing all of the zoning ordinances.If you have a question about City codes or need to r...

Passport Services Resume with Temporary Adjustments to Procedures

Note: The City of Jacksonville has temporarily adjusted some Passport Service procedures following the COVID-19 event. The service is by appointment only. Face coverings will be required in order to meet with our Passport Agents until further notice. Buil...

Texting 9-1-1 Now Available in City of Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Public Safety 9-1-1 Center now has the capability to communicate with callers by text messages. Texts to 9-1-1 will allow callers to communicate directly with 9-1-1 Telecommunicators via text when the text is sent within the City limits.&...

JFES Offers Car Seat Installation Assistance

Need help installing a car seat or want someone to check your work? Jacksonville Fire and Emergency Services offers free installation and check service to Citizens throughout the year.

JFES is certified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal as a Permanen...

Tips for Making Safe Internet Purchase Exchanges

The Jacksonville Police Department reminds all to be cautious when buying or selling items on local internet and social networking exchange sites.

As a service to the community, the Center for Public Safety maintains an Internet Shopping Exchange area in t...

Youth Basketball Leagues

Our annual youth basketball leagues provides players with an opportunity to develop their skills while playing at a recreation level sport.  Practices are scheduled during November and December, with league play beginning in January and running t...

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