Mayor Hosts Monthly Meeting with Citizens
Garland Mayor Ronald E. Jones will host his monthly “Mayor’s Evening In” event on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Mayor’s Office, 200 North Fifth Street.  It is necessary to schedule an appointment.  Call 972-205-2471 or email EDattomo@ci.garland.tx.us.

 

Garland Events to Focus on
Disaster Awareness and Preparedness
September is National Preparedness Month.  Garland Office of Emergency Management is hosting several activities to promote disaster awareness and preparedness.
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GP&L’s CFL Discount Program will help you save!
GP&L is once again partnering with The Home Depot stores in Garland to discount the price of compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs.  CFLs are energy efficient and will help you save on your electricity costs.  Now is the time to replace your old light bulbs with CFLs! 
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Garland Celebrates Top 100 Ranking
CNN and Money Magazine just released their list of the Top 100 Places to Live, which includes Garland at number 67.  The city’s comfortable, hometown feel in the midst of a thriving metropolitan area was just one of the outstanding characteristics mentioned in the report.
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Increasing Fuel Costs Prompt City of Garland Environmental Waste Services Rate Increase
News rates for residential and commercial solid waste collection customers take effect August 1, 2008.
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