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.
Press Releases
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.
Guilford County Parks and Recreation is seeking a variety of vendors to participate in the Bur-Mil Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Guilford County is pleased to announce Emergency Services Director Jim Albright as its new Assistant County Manager for Strong Community.
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.
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 Laughlin Primary School, 7915 Summerfield Rd., Summerfield. 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.