Carter County is proud to offer help with the journey of parenting through the new HANDS program – a voluntary home visitation program for the whole family. The Kentucky based program stands for Health Access Nurturing Development Services and is here to help every family that needs an extra pair of hands, because with HANDS you have a team ready to support you every step of the way.
When it comes to that support HANDS helps throughout not only pregnancy but also for the first 2 years of the child’s life. It’s easy to get involved as any parent that is expecting a new baby is eligible. Please note that families must be enrolled in this free service during pregnancy or before the child is 90 days old.
To learn more about the Carter County HANDS program or to start your enrollment then you can visit them at their official Facebook page at Carter County HANDS, call them at 606-474-5109, or stop in for a visit during open hours at 105 Robert & Mary Street in Grayson.
==================
The Grayson Area Chamber of Commerce is once again preparing to partner up with Kentucky Christian University to offer a free job fair and hiring event that will help to connect eligible hires and those looking for work with the great businesses throughout Carter County.
The upcoming fair will be held next month on the date of Wednesday, March 19th inside the KCU Gymnasium at 100 Academic Parkway in Grayson. Currently reservations are open for businesses that want to get involved and be a part of this event – they can register at graysonchamber.com under job fair or by calling 606-474-4401 for more information.
For job seekers that plan on attending the event please work on having an up-to-date resume handy for you to bring to the fair. In the past these events have led to on-the-spot interviews and the Grayson Area Chamber of Commerce along with Kentucky Christian University want everyone to be prepared for any employment opportunity that heads their way through this job fair and hiring event.
Once again it is scheduled for the date of this Wednesday, March 19th from 10am until 1pm.
==================
We’re officially into a new penalty period for all remaining unpaid Carter County Property tax bills. Here’s another reminder that when mailing in your payment you are being asked to include a postcard or to write the bill number on the check which you are paying with. Please note that if you want to receive a paid receipt for this payment then you must enclose a self-addressed and stamped envelope with the check.
Payments will also be accepted through Visa and Master Card platforms both over the phone and at the Sheriff’s office in person – however a small additional fee will be applied to all credit card payments no matter the method used. The Carter County Sheriff’s Department works under the mailing address of P.O. Box 1590, Grayson, KY 41143.
Currently payment penalties have increased to a 10% penalty along with an additional 10% Sheriff’s add-on fee. Please note that all delinquent tax bills will be transferred to the County Clerk’s Office as of the close of business on April 15th, 2025.In addition to the penalties and fees that are applied by the Sheriff’s Office, all payments made in the County Clerk’s Office are subject to a 20% County Attorney’s Fee, a 10% County Clerk’s Fee and additional interest equal to 1% per month. The delinquency is also subject to being sold to a Third Party in the summer of 2025.
If you have any questions about the 2024 Carter County Property Tax Bills please contact the Sheriff’s office at 474-5616.
==================
Over the last year the Grayson Freewill Baptist Church has been offering a monthly community food pantry event that helps them to serve their friends, family, and neighbors. Since March of 2024 when it all started the church has been able to distribute a staggering 685,151 pounds of food and products to families in need right here in Carter County. During this time church officials have said that they have seen hundreds of people turn out and have heard heart wrenching stories about how much the monthly pantries mean to some in our area.
Now they are happy to announce that the help is spreading as they officially announce the opening of their brand new food pantry and free grocery store which will see its first day in operation on Tuesday, March 18th. The store will be open between the hours of 2 and 4pm, and during this time it will be serving those age 65 and older, however the Grayson FWB Church is also planning on collaborating with our local schools, the DCBS, and even other churches to take referrals for families in need.
The aptly named Daily Bread Food Pantry is headed to the Grayson Freewill Baptist Church location at 1778 East Highway US 60 later in the month of March. If you have any questions about the upcoming pantry, the traditional monthly food giveaways, or anything offered by the church please reach out and contact them by calling 606-474-0026.