Passing The Torch: Mayor Bell's Accomplishments

As Mayor Bell passes the torch, let us be reminded of all that has been accomplished under his leadership in his thirty-two years of service to the Town of Garysburg. May God continue to Bless and Keep him as be begins a new journey.

Town of Garysburg Accomplishments

Under the Leadership Mayor Roy L. Bell

• Built new Town Hall – 2005

• Built new Fire Station - 2008

• Purchased the Garysburg Elementary School - 2014

• The Garysburg Volunteer Public Library opened –

• Erected Walking Track and Playground at Town Center – Dominion Community

• Awarded CDBG to demolish and erect 4 new houses - 2021

• Health & Wellness Center Opened - 2023

• Paved Wellness Center Parking Lot - 2025

• Paved Walking Track 2025

• Built picnic area with tables and grills - Lowes Hero Project -2024

• Paved landing pad at Garysburg Fire Station

• EMS Service now housed at the Garysburg Fire Station 24/7

• Purchased Christmas Lights

• Basketball league was started

• Free Summer Camp was started

• With Enviva gave free turkeys at Thanksgiving

• Provide Thanksgiving Baskets to Families

• Hired Maintenance/Fireman

• Received $10,000 Recreation Grant (purchased new scored board)

• Working with developer to bring Affordable Housing to Garysburg