Welcome to Grant County!
Grant County is Northern Kentucky’s southernmost county. Located at the tiptop of the Bluegrass Region, we are within one hour of Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky, and Cincinnati, Ohio.
Our county is rich in natural beauty with many lakes, streams, ridges and rolling hills, and we offer boundless cultural, educational, employment, and business opportunities that few communities can match.
Our staff and the many departments of our local government are proud to offer services that make us a great place to live, work, play, do business, or simply enjoy the serenity and simple pleasures of life.
Come and experience southern hospitality at the place where it all begins...Grant County.
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Community Garden |
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Dear Community Member,
Much may be done in those little shreds and patches of time which every day produces, and which most men throw away. ~ Charles Caleb Colton.
While people much younger are thinking of ways to slow down and take it easy, Jaunita B 72 years old, made it a priority to work in the community garden last summer. She didn’t ask someone to help her or to announce all she had done; she dug in and made it happen. Jaunita kept two rows of green beans cleaned out all summer long on her days off of work in only 3 hours a week, by herself.
Like Jaunita, a dedicated group of people worked many hours to keep up with the garden so that 100+ families and Senior Citizens could benefit from the crops. Now we are turning to you to help us. We are asking that youth groups, adult groups or a mixture of people or families sponsor a row this growing season. Your commitment would be forming a group to take turns throughout the summer to keep your 2 rows clean from weeds and inspected for other needs. I am including a form for you to fill out with your commitment and the garden rules. The commitment would be approximately 16 weeks at 3 hours a week, (if 1 person) equaling 48 hours to help others in your community.
Make this spring count – make a commitment to community service and to give your time for a successful garden to feed others. Please fill out the form and return to me at 101 North Main Street, Williamstown, KY 41097 and I will contact you with more information.
Garden Row Registration 2012.pdf
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Disaster Relief Info |
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Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated counties can begin applying for assistance by registering online at
or by calling 1-800-621- 3362 (FEMA)
or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired.
The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7a.m. to 10p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice.
For current news releases from the State of KY and EMA go to this web site, KY EMA .
Pendleton County EMA is planning one final mass volunteer effort on May 19th in the Peach Grove area. From that point on it will be done on an individual basis and as part of the Long Term Recovery effort.
The plan is to help as many residents as possible pick up and clean up any debris that they may have left over in their yards, farms, fields and alongside the roads. We have put several dumpsters in the area that will be there until approximately May 1st. Besides trying to clean-up the road sides, I am in the process of indentifying residents with needs that this volunteer effort on the 21st can meet.
Some of the things I think we will need are:
Rakes, scoop shovels, gloves, garbage bags, and dust masks.
Some people have expressed the need for people experienced with chain-sawing as well. And possibly some equipment to move debris piles to the dumpsters.
If this group can help with getting some volunteers identified and the materials listed above…it would be greatly appreciated. Volunteers can call 859-654-6540 or 859-654-1930 for more info.
Thanks to everyone for your efforts in helping our county and our residents get through this,
Mike Moore
Director, Pendleton County Emergency Management
Director, Pendleton County 911/Addressing
Phone: 859-654-1930
Visit our website at www.pendletoncounty.ky.gov/ema
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NEW Programs at that Grant County Animal Shelter! |
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MATCH AND MEET- we take your name and phone number and let you know when a pet comes in that matches your interests.
FOSTER TO ADOPT- you can take a pet for one week to your home to make sure that it is a good match for you and your family. There is a $25.00 nonrefundable fee for pets that are not adopted, otherwise we will use that deposit towards your adoption fee.
SPONSER A PET- you can sponsor a pet here at the shelter for a donation which will then be posted on that pet’s cage card. This donation will reduce the adoption fee of that particular pet to its adopting family. What a better way to give!
GIFT CERTIFICATES- purchase a Spay/Neuter and/or Adoption Gift Certificates for any amount and share with those you love.
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State of the County |
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It is an honor to write to you about the future of our county.
My work is guided by the values our citizens cherish: strong and healthy families; a safe and vibrant community; a community that shows respect for its senior citizens and a small government that is responsible with our resources.
When I took office twelve years ago, I said then that Grant County could be a leader among the 120 counties. Together, we have carried out a plan that has allowed us to achieve and make progress and get us through the tough times.
Because of our choices, I’m proud to say that the County of our County is stronger than ever:
With new roads and bridges
a new library
a new animal shelter
a new judicial center
a new soccer field and recreational opportunities
a new Veterans cemetery
new water and sewer expansion
and a cleaner environment
No matter how you measure it, Grant County is thriving and making progress.
For 12 years, we have adopted budgets that are responsible, sensible, and doable. But, the economy is still weak, home budgets are as tight as ever because of rising energy and gas costs, unemployment rates are still high, and personal income is still at a standstill. The Federal government continues to reduce services to women, children and the poor which puts more demand on our budget at the local level. Consequently, we continue to examine our priorities and our methods to deliver services in the most efficient practical way.
Our Law enforcement agencies continue our fight against methamphetamine, prescription drug abuse and other illegal drugs that lower the quality of life for our families. We will make it harder than ever to peddle this Poison in Grant County. Grant County is a safe place to raise a family, because we don’t tolerate those who prey on others, we put them in jail and this means our jail population will continue to grow, but this also means the jail budget will continue to be a challenge to us. One of the best ways to keep from having to endure the high cost of incarceration is to ensure that our children are loved and cared for so they don’t get into trouble in the first place. This responsibility begins in our home and is further enhanced in our church and schools.
Technology continues to evolve and change and it is important that we keep up with these changes. We are fortunate to have the City of Williamstown to offer wireless internet services throughout our communities and are excited about the cities plans to expand cable.
We are also delighted to work with our schools to build a new Career and Technical center that will provide greater opportunities for our children during the day and offer education to adults in the evening.
We will continue to debate and discuss taxes. I recognize the problem: nobody likes taxes. But the county does NOT assess, collect, or spend a single penny of occupational taxes or insurance taxes unlike all of our adjoining counties. Yet, local governments play a primary role in fire protection, law enforcement, and ambulance service which will require us to continue the debate.
We live in freedom and practice our form of democracy because men and women serve our country in the armed forces. Many Grant Countians are currently serving in Afghanistan, Iraq and other places around the world. We must never forget those who have given their lives in the service of our country and are grateful for those who serve and safely return.
Finally, I hope you reach the conclusion that leaves no doubt: Grant County is in good strong hands. Let us cherish the privilege of working together. We hope to have some extraordinary opportunities with the construction of a new theme park, and I look forward to working with you to make our best hopes and dreams for Grant County a reality. God bless you and May God bless Grant County.
Thank-You,
Judge Executive Darrell L. Link
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