Guilford County Planning and Development and Guilford County Parks and Recreation are seeking volunteers for National CleanUp Day on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 9 to11 a.m. at Benbow Nature Preserve, 2279 Britton St., Greensboro.Volunteers are needed to help clean and remove litter throughout the preserve. The cleanup will provide an opportunity for residents to learn about the impact litter can have on local waterways while helping care for a community green space.
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Guilford County and the Town of Summerfield invite all county residents to participate in the Summerfield Recycling Event on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 8 a.m. to noon, at Summerfield Elementary School, 7501 Summerfield Rd. The free event will also feature a Medication Take-Back station hosted by the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) and a Food Drive hosted by A Simple Gesture.
Guilford County Animal Services (GCAS) is participating in the nationwide Clear the Shelter adoption campaign now through Monday, Aug. 31.Through the end of August, GCAS is reducing adoption fees for all cats and dogs to $10. All adopted pets will be vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed or neutered.
The Guilford County Low-Income Homeowner Assistance Grant will be available for all eligible homeowners starting Sunday, Aug. 16.The grant first opened to residents ages 65 and older on Wednesday, July 15. From Sunday, Aug. 16 to Saturday, Oct. 31, qualifying residents will be able to apply for the grant.
Today, in partnership with Guilford County District Courts and Court Support for Families, Guilford County is expanding its Legal Support Center to the Greensboro Courthouse, 201 S. Eugene St., Room LG60. The Center opened its first site at the High Point Courthouse in July 2025.
The Guilford County Health and Human Services Agency - Department of Public Health is encouraging residents to take simple steps to reduce their risk of West Nile virus infection as mosquito activity increases during warmer months.West Nile virus is carried by wild birds and can be transmitted to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. It does not spread from person to person.
Guilford County property owners can now view and pay their 2026 tax bills online before notices arrive via the U.S. Postal Service the week of August 10. Those who pay their bill by Monday, Aug. 31, will be granted a 1% discount. Bills unpaid after Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027, are considered delinquent.Payment is accepted in the form of cash, check, money order, or credit/debit card, either online or pay-by-phone through the "Pay It" portal, via the Drop Box or at the counter at the Greensboro or High Point Tax Offices, or through the U.S. Postal Service.Payment Options:
Alfonso Sosa-Rodríguez is gearing up to return to the grounds of YMCA Camp Weaver for the 10th year of Camp HOPE. This year he returns with a whole new perspective.
Guilford County Animal Services (GCAS) is currently caring for more than 700 animals, one of the highest point-in-time animal populations in the facility’s history, impacting the department's resources.Due to the overwhelming number of animals in care, the shelter is experiencing extended wait times of two to three hours for individuals bringing in owner surrenders. This temporary delay ensures that each animal receives proper intake evaluation, medical attention, and safe housing.
The Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health is alerting Guilford County residents that a raccoon on Water Street in Greensboro tested positive for the rabies virus on August 4, 2026. This is the eleventh confirmed case of animal rabies in 2026.