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Bookmark or Share- Our county, Our county was named after Colonel Waightstill Avery of ...Colonel Avery served in the Revolutionary War from 1779 until 1781. He became the first Attorney General of North Carolina after the Declaration of Independence was signed. The town of Newland, at 3,589 feet in elevation, is the highest county seat in eastern America.
- County Departments, Divisions and Units - Avery County, North CarolinaCounty Departments, Divisions and Units. E-mail Print. Emergency Services. 911 Office. (828)733-5855. Sheriff's Office. (828)733-2071. Emergency Medical Services.
- Board of Elections - Avery County, North CarolinaThe Avery County Board of Elections conducts Federal, State and County elections. This department has the responsibility for the administration of voter registration, the electoral process, and campaign finance disclosures.
- Hurricane Helene Resources, PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR CURRENT RESOURCESDUA benefits are available for residents who live or work in Avery County. Those who are unemployed as a direct result of Hurricane Helene may be eligible for unemployment benefits under the DUA program. Business owners and self-employed individuals affected by the storm may also qualify for benefits.
- Emergency Management - Avery County, North CarolinaPhone: (828)733-8213. Email: jeff.thompson@averycountync.gov. The Avery County Emergency Management Office is dedicated to the protection of lives and property throughout our county when an incident occurs.
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