Cabarrus County Government

10/15/2026

We’re teaming up with the City of Concord Government and City of Kannapolis - Community News to offer free educational workshops on fair housing laws and tenants’ rights.

Learn more about your rights, get answers to your questions and find helpful resources!

🏡 Spanish session (hosted with El Puente Hispano)
🗓️ Tuesday, October 20 | 6 to 7:30 p.m.
📍 335 Ann Street NW, Concord
🔗 Register: concordnc.gov/viviendajusta

🏡 English session (Virtual)
🗓️Thursday, October 22 | 6 to 7 p.m.
🔗 Register: concordnc.gov/fairhousing

10/15/2026

REMINDER: There is NO early voting at the Board of Elections office this year.

Early voting is happening NOW through Saturday, Oct. 31 you can cast your ballot at:
✅Cabarrus EMS Headquarters, 793 Cabarrus Ave. W., Concord
✅Library and Active Living Center at Afton, 6095 Glen Afton Blvd., Kannapolis
✅Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4751 Hwy. 49, Concord
✅Rowan-Cabarrus Community College at the North Carolina Research Campus, 399 Biotechnology Lane, Kannapolis

After taking this video tour, visit https://www.cabarruscounty.us/.../Depa.../Board-of-Elections to get all the details.

10/15/2026

Early Voting Underway

10/14/2026

CabCo! 📣 Join the NC Department of Health and Human Services tonight at 6 for a live fireside chat and tele-town hall about NC Medicaid.

Some changes took effect Oct. 1, while others are coming Jan. 1.

Learn more: https://www.cabarruscounty.us/News/NC-Medicaid-changes-take-effect-Oct.-1

The fireside chat will stream live on NCDHHS’ Facebook, X and YouTube accounts. Tune in and submit your questions!

Join us for a live fireside chat & tele-town hall on Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. to discuss and:
• Recent updates to the program due to new federal laws
• How to prepare for Jan. 1, 2027 changes
• Guidance on the work and community engagement requirement
• Where to find information, resources and support

10/13/2026

‼️ Happening TONIGHT ‼️

Mark your calendars for our third GO Bond community session! There are just two sessions left, including this one.

📍 Swanee Theatre, Kannapolis
🕕 6 to 7 p.m.
✅ No registration required

The one-hour session includes an overview of the proposed referendum, followed by a Q&A with County and school officials.

🔗 Get the FAQ, schools project list, bond calculator and more at the link the comments.

The General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3. In-person early voting begins on Thursday, Oct. 15.

Cabarrus County Schools
Kannapolis City Schools
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

Cabarrus County Animal Shelter closed today due to a water main break.

Questions? Call 704-920-3288 option 4 to reach the front desk staff.

SHELTER CLOSED TODAY

We are terribly sorry for the inconvenience but due to a water main break at the shelter we are forced to be closed for all services today. Owners wanting to reclaim found pets need to CALL AHEAD and we will accommodate with a modified process. Adoptions and owner surrenders will be rescheduled. We will be unable to accept stray drop offs.

Please call the shelter with any questions: 704-920-3288 option 4 to reach our front desk.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. We plan to resume normal operations tomorrow.

10/13/2026

Employee Appreciation 2026! 💙

We’re so grateful for the people who make what it is. Thank you for your hard work, dedication and commitment to serving our community every day! 👏

A special thanks to the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center for cooking up a delicious brunch for our staff, and to all our employees, volunteers and vendors who helped make this year’s employee celebration a success!