National Night Out 2021 Events

National Night Out 2021 Events

Multiple Events Planned for October 5, 2021

After two cancellations due to severe weather and COVID-19 concerns, National Night Out events will be held on October 5, 2021.  Three separate, smaller-scale events will be...

Wreath Placed at the Freedom Fountain; Fountain in Mourning Status

Jacksonville Mayor Sammy Phillips issued a statement on the US service members killed in Kabul on August 26, 2021. 

Mayor’s Statement:

 On behalf of the City of Jacksonville and the City Council, we mourn the loss of the military...

NC Law Schedules Municipal Elections for March 8

By action of the State Legislature, some municipal elections across North Carolina, including the City of Jacksonville, have now been scheduled for March 8, 2022. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the 2020 Census data needed for cities to complete the required...

Jacksonville City Council Adopts Juneteenth Holiday

The Jacksonville City Council approved creating Juneteenth as an official City holiday at their June 22, 2021 meeting. The City will now observe the Juneteenth holiday on the same day as the national holiday, June 19.

Juneteenth will replace the City&r...

Passport Services Resume with Temporary Adjustments to Procedures

Note: The City of Jacksonville has temporarily adjusted some Passport Service procedures following the COVID-19 event. The service is by appointment only. Face coverings will be required in order to meet with our Passport Agents until further notice. Buil...

COVID-19: City Operations; Official Information & Resources

Updated: September 13 2021

City Updates: City of Jacksonville Rescinds COVID-19  State of EmergencyView COVID-19 video updates from the City on YouTube, g10tv.org or on Spectrum Channel 10 (G10TV).

City Hall

Jacksonville City Hall and most ...

Public Input Sought for Redistricting of the City's 4 Voting Wards

Redistricting of City Wards

The Redistricting Advisory Committee is in the process of looking at options for redrawing ward boundaries for the City’s 4 wards. Their work utilizes the 2020 Census data and by state law must be completed by November. &nbs...

Job Opportunities Available

Looking for a job? Join our team! Full-time, part-time, and temporary positions are available. Apply online at JacksonvilleNC.gov/Jobs.

The City of Jacksonville only accepts online applications. 

Offers of employment with the City of Jacksonville a...

Passport Services Resume with Temporary Adjustments to Procedures

Note: The City of Jacksonville has temporarily adjusted some Passport Service procedures following the COVID-19 event. The service is by appointment only. Face coverings will be required in order to meet with our Passport Agents until further notice. Buil...

Texting 9-1-1 Now Available in City of Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Public Safety 9-1-1 Center now has the capability to communicate with callers by text messages. Texts to 9-1-1 will allow callers to communicate directly with 9-1-1 Telecommunicators via text when the text is sent within the City limits.&...

Tips for Making Safe Internet Purchase Exchanges

The Jacksonville Police Department reminds all to be cautious when buying or selling items on local internet and social networking exchange sites.

As a service to the community, the Center for Public Safety maintains an Internet Shopping Exchange area in t...

City Code & Zoning Violations

The City of Jacksonville's code of ordinances can be viewed online at this link. The City's Unified Development Ordinance is a separate document containing all of the zoning ordinances.If you have a question about City codes or need to r...

National Night Out 2021 Events

National Night Out 2021 Events

Multiple Events Planned for October 5, 2021

After two cancellations due to severe weather and COVID-19 concerns, National Night Out events will be held on October 5, 2021.  Three separate, smaller-scale events will be...

Passport Services Resume with Temporary Adjustments to Procedures

Note: The City of Jacksonville has temporarily adjusted some Passport Service procedures following the COVID-19 event. The service is by appointment only. Face coverings will be required in order to meet with our Passport Agents until further notice. Buil...

Texting 9-1-1 Now Available in City of Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Public Safety 9-1-1 Center now has the capability to communicate with callers by text messages. Texts to 9-1-1 will allow callers to communicate directly with 9-1-1 Telecommunicators via text when the text is sent within the City limits.&...

JFES Offers Car Seat Installation Assistance

Need help installing a car seat or want someone to check your work? Jacksonville Fire and Emergency Services offers free installation and check service to Citizens throughout the year.

JFES is certified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal as a Permanen...

Tips for Making Safe Internet Purchase Exchanges

The Jacksonville Police Department reminds all to be cautious when buying or selling items on local internet and social networking exchange sites.

As a service to the community, the Center for Public Safety maintains an Internet Shopping Exchange area in t...

Hallo-Wheels Bash

Come dressed in your Halloween costume with your skates, scooter or bike for a fun evening on wheels.

• Friday, Oct 15
• Fun, family Activities start at 6:30PM
• Jacksonville Commons Recreation Complex, 100 Recreation Lane
• Free and open to the public
• Wear you costum...

Youth Basketball Leagues

Our annual youth basketball leagues provides players with an opportunity to develop their skills while playing at a recreation level sport.  Practices are scheduled during November and December, with league play beginning in January and running t...

2021/2022 Fall & Winter Brochure

City of Jacksonville Parks Master Plan

Sounds of Summer Concert Series

Announcing the return of our Sounds of Summer Concert Series!

• Jacksonville Commons Amphitheater, 1300 Commons Dr South
• Family Activities start at 7PM
• Free and open to the public
• Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy an evening with family and frie...