In January 2021, demolition of the old Town Hall was completed and construction of the new 2-story, 20,000 square foot Public Safety & Administration Complex began. By July, the bulk of the structural steelwork had taken place, and crews from Thomas Construction Group, from Wilmington, NC, confirmed that the project was 50% complete. In January 2022, one year from the initial construction start date, the Public Safety Complex was in its final stages and the Atlantic Beach Fire Department moved in. With only a few finishing touches left, both the ABPD and Town Admin offices are expected to move into the complex in March!

The Town of Atlantic Beach utility bills received a facelift! With a recent utility billing software upgrade, not only are the new monthly water bills easier to read, but we are able to provide more information to customers online from usage history to online payment. Another great feature that we now offer to our customers is e-Billing. E-Bills are a paperless option for delivering your utility bill directly to your email inbox on the day bills are generated versus waiting for the hard copy to be delivered by mail. We invite our customers to sign up for e-Bills by contacting 252-726-1366 or [email protected]. 

In June, the Atlantic Beach, NC Town Park received the People’s Choice Award from Carteret Curated for favorite Outdoor Adventure Activity! With an 18-hole mini-golf course, skatepark, splash pad, basketball court, and playground we hope you’ll take advantage of the numerous outdoor activities at the AB Town Park this summer.

Throughout the spring and fall of 2021, the Town completed paving projects along portions of the following streets; Asbury, Bayview, Beaufort, Commerce, Freeman, Greenville, N Kinston, Ocean Ridge, Pelican, Raleigh, Shoreline, and South Charlotte. This project was completed in two phases for a total cost of $188,000. 

In November, we welcomed the newly elected Atlantic Beach Town Council. Pictured from left to right; Mayor Pro Tem Austin Waters, Councilman Danny Navey, Mayor A.B. "Trace" Cooper, III, Councilman Fred Joseph Dean, and Councilman Joseph Starling. We would also like to welcome Councilwoman Renea Baker. On February 3, Ms. Baker was appointed to complete former Councilman Harry Archer's unfinished term.

The Atlantic Beach Police Department launched an online crime map called Community Crime Map (https://www.communitycrimemap.com/) that maps and analyzes crime data, alerts citizens about crimes in their area, and allows the department to quickly alert the public about crimes as they occur. Citizens can also submit an anonymous tip to the ABPD by visiting – Tip411.

Throughout 2021, the Town hosted various family-friendly events on our beachfront and at the Atlantic Beach Town Park. 

In 2021, the Atlantic Beach Town Council approved several stormwater drainage projects which brought long-sought relief to flooding-prone areas. Projects were completed along Forest Knoll/Knollwood, S. Charlotte/W. Terminal, and E. Atlantic/Greenville. 

All four ABFD Junior Lifeguard Camp sessions enjoyed water safety basics, rip current discussion, beach flag familiarization, relay games, swimming, and more! Registration for the 2022 sessions will open in April.

At the beginning of 2021, Police Chief Harvey worked with the Carteret Community college to offer more localized Law Enforcement Officer training here in Carteret County. This fall, the Atlantic Beach Police Department joined businesses in Morehead City and Atlantic Beach in a fundraiser to provide Christmas gifts for a local family in need. Clothing, toys, and monetary donations were collected and given to a family with two young children.

Thank you to @travelaaanderror for posting this photo to Instagram!