PUBLIC NOTICES

$43,500 Cash Prize Winners in Galax Downtown Business Competition

Dec 19, 2018 |

$43,500 Cash Prize Winners in Galax Downtown Business Competition The City of Galax and the Galax Industrial Development Authority announced cash prize winners from its Downtown Business Competition. The City had received a grant award from the Department of Housing and Community Development in their Community Business Launch program. Thirty-five entrepreneurs representing 21 businesses attended the classes. 15 businesses completed the course. The entrepreneurs learned about market analysis, operations plan, financials and cash flow and future plans for growth. To be a part of the competition for cash prizes, the businesses have to locate in Downtown Galax. The entrepreneurs had to prepare business plans, answer questionnaires, and pitch their ideas. Twelve judges separately rated and scored the businesses from either their business plans, pitches or questionnaires. The winners are: Runners-Up: Phoenix Graphics – $3,500; The Leaf – Vittles and Libations – $3,500; and David’s Tacos – $3,500. Third Place: Galax Xtreme Fitness, 123 West Grayson Street – $8,000. Second Place: Wild Pony Brewery, 117 East Grayson Street – $10,000. First Place: StudioBConcepts, 211 South Main Street – $15,000. Mandy Archer of the Blue Ridge Crossroads Small Business Development Center acknowledges that she is proud of the hard work of each […]

2018 Taxes are due Dec. 5th

Nov 19, 2018 |

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TAXES DUE Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills for the City of Galax have been mailed. Payments must be received or postmarked by December 5, 2018 in order to avoid penalty.

Emergency Notification Services

Sep 10, 2018 |

    During an emergency, County and City officials use Emergency Notification Services such as Nixle to send important messages.  If you are not registered use the link below to subscribe to Everbridge.  Everbridge will ask for your address.  This enables public officials to send geographically targeted messages (e.g., to a specific street or area).  The information is used for public safety use only.  You can also sign up for anonymous Nixle messaging by texting your zip code to 888777. Here is the link to Everbridge: https://member.everbridge.net/index/453003085613532#/login.