Stay Engaged, Charles County is the County’s online engagement platform, a vital channel for residents to learn about upcoming plans and initiatives, while actively shaping the future of our county by sharing insights, concerns, and ideas.

You can select to receive notifications of upcoming engagements and the latest project-related news. Your engagement makes a better Charles County.

 Visit: Charles-County-MD.civilspace.io/en

Sign up to receive enewsleters from:

• Citizen Notification System (CNS)
• Charles County Government
• Economic Development
• Recreation and Parks
• Senior Center News
• Tourism

 Additional news options: Press Releases and Public Notices

Our online calendar allows you to track upcoming government meetings. Events can be shared to your calendar, bookmarked, viewed in list format, as well as printed. Types of events include:

• Boards and Commissions Meetings
• Board of County Commissioner Meetings
• County Government Events
• Public Hearings and Comment Sessions
• Commissioner Town Hall Meetings
• Changes in County Government Operations

Visit the online calendar at: www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/government/calendar
Meetings and events are also announced in our enewsletter, on Facebook, and on the CCGTV Station.

The Citizen Notification System (CNS) is a free service that allows you to receive timely alerts and updates related to severe weather, road closures, changes in government operations and more. When registering for CNS, you can customize your notifications about events that may affect your home, your child's school, your parent's home, your workplace, or other locations. 

Sign up to receive notifications at: www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/services/alerts/citizen-notification-system

Urgent and emergency messages are also posted on X (formerly twitter) and the CCGTV Station.

Tune in to Charles County Government's television station (CCGTV) for on-air coverage of government meetings and robust programming highlighting county programs and services. Watch in real-time or use our online Video on Demand to browse recordings.

Watch it Here:

• Comcast 95 (SD) and 1070 (HD)
• Verizon Fios 10
• Roku and Apple TV Streaming Devices, search for "Charles County Government"

Learn more at: www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/services/media-services/charles-county-government-television

 CCGTV provides on-air coverage for the Board of Charles County Commissioners as well as many Boards, Commissions & Committees. 

Subscribe to our podcast that brings you an inside look at the people and events in and around county government that shape Charles County.

Podcasts are available online, as well as on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you tune in to your favorite podcasts. On your app, search “Charles County Government.”

Sample programming includes

• Meet your Boards and Commissions
• Let's Get Fiscal
• Cracking the Code
• Inside Your Community

Learn more at: www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/Podcasts

The Charles County Government YouTube platform offers videos with robust programming, including highlights of community events and programs, community updates, documentaries, interviews, and more!

Sample programming includes:

Your Charles County

Charles County Now

Explore Charles County

Pet of the Week

Charles County Rewind

Watch online at: www.YouTube.com/user/CCGTVCommissioners

Charles County Government maintains an extensive online photo gallery that includes an extensive online photo gallery that includes pictures from events, parks, historic locations, and more. All photos are available for download.

Visit: CharlesCountyGovernment.smugmug.com/

Connect with Charles County government on social media for real-time connection, including information, events, and local stories.

• Facebook . . . . . . . . Charles County Government
• Instagram . . . . . . . . Charles County Government
• NextDoor . . . . . . . . . Charles County Government
• X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @CharlesCoMD
• LinkedIn . . . . . . . . . . Charles County Government

The Charles County Government Citizens Academy program is designed to help promote a better understanding of Charles County Government. It is a free, in-person program that provides residents an opportunity to learn about County operation through engaging with staff, visiting unique sites, and networking with others. Sign up, and become a Citizens Academy ambassador!

Visit to learn more and sign up at: www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/services/media-services/community-engagement.

Charles County Government produces a variety of publications available to the public. From news publications such as the Annual Report and Climate action Plan, to magazines specific to tourism in our county, to recreation for all ages, senior citizen center activities, historic preservation, and so much more. You are sure to find the information you are looking for. 

To find a publication, visit: www.CharlesCountyMD.gov. Search for the name of the publication you wish to review.