Guilford County Health and Human Services urges all parents and guardians to make sure their children are up to date on required vaccinations before the Guilford County School exclusion date, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026.Immunizations are not only a critical part of school readiness—they are essential to protecting each child and the community from preventable diseases like measles, mumps, and whooping cough.
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Guilford County Animal Services has partnered with 17-year-old Evelyn McKnight, a local girl scout, to open two community pet pantries, providing free pet food and supplies to residents who need assistance caring for their pets.
The Guilford County Health and Human Services Agency - Department of Public Health is alerting Guilford County residents that a bat on Westminster Drive in Greensboro tested positive for the rabies virus on September 15, 2026. This is the thirteenth confirmed case of animal rabies in 2026
The Guilford County Health and Human Services Agency – Department of Public Health will host a drop-in community forum on changes to local well rules on September 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Guilford County Center (3309 Burlington Road, Greensboro).The forum will provide residents with information about the changes to county private drinking water well rules and help the community understand what the changes mean for private well owners.
The Guilford County Health and Human Services Agency - Department of Public Health is alerting Guilford County residents that a cat on Bailiff Street in Greensboro tested positive for the rabies virus on September 14, 2026. This is the twelfth confirmed case of animal rabies in 2026.
The North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR), Norfolk Southern, and the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) are preparing to replace rail lines in Guilford County next month as part of the Carolinian and Piedmont Passenger and Freight Improvements (CAPPFI) initiative. The upcoming rail replacement phase will affect several rail crossings primarily in eastern and central Guilford County with temporary, days-long closures. Crews are expected to begin work in the county in late September to early October.
The Guilford County Department of Public Health will offer required immunizations for all school-aged children at the Carl Chavis Memorial Branch YMCA Family Fair on September 9 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 2757 Granville Street, High Point.The event will provide families with convenient access to school-required vaccinations in a welcoming community setting.
Guilford County Parks and Recreation invites volunteers to join "The Big Pick," the annual grape harvesting event at the Guilford County Farm, located at 7315 Howerton Rd. in Gibsonville. This year’s event will take place on two Saturdays, Sept. 26 and Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to noon, offering an opportunity for all ages to volunteer. After the grapes are picked, they are donated to local food banks, shelters, and community kitchens.
Guilford County has re-opened applications for Community-Based Organization (CBO) funding for the 2027 fiscal year (FY27). All interested organizations must submit a new application, regardless of whether they previously applied. The application can be found here: GuilfordCountyNC.gov/CBOs.
Guilford County Local Government received national recognition for innovative public service and strengthened its voice in national county policy during the 2026 National Association of Counties Annual Conference and Exposition, held July 17–20 in New Orleans, Louisiana.