Guilford County is proud to recognize employees through the inaugural Service, Tenure, Awards, and Recognition (S.T.A.R.) Program.The S.T.A.R. Program celebrates employees who demonstrate excellence in public service, leadership, innovation, collaboration, and community engagement. Award recipients were nominated by fellow employees and selected through an employee-driven review process that incorporated multiple rounds of review and standardized evaluation criteria to ensure fair and consistent award selections.The 2026 S.T.A.R. Program recipients include:
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Guilford County is pleased to announce the appointment of Quintana Stewart as its new Health and Human Services Agency Deputy Director. In her new role, Stewart, a Greensboro native, with 23 years of local government experience, will lead more than 1,100 health and human services employees and manage a $140 million budget. Her responsibilities will include supervising departmental budgets, integrating general agency operations, adhering to federal and state statutory requirements, and managing special health and human services initiatives. Her first day is Monday, July 27.
Guilford County Animal Services (GCAS) has recently seen an increase in confirmed cases of Feline Panleukopenia Virus (FPV) in our area. This highly contagious virus affects cats—particularly kittens—and can be life-threatening if not addressed promptly. As a result, the GCAS has quarantined multiple stray cat/kitten rooms for the next two weeks to reduce the spread of FPV.
The Guilford County Department of Social Services (GCDSS) will host a hiring event to fill social work positions in its Children’s Services division on Wednesday, July 29, from 3 to 6 p.m. at its Greensboro office, 1203 Maple St.
Guilford County will host a Public Safety Career Expo on Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 3 to 6 p.m. at 401 W. Sycamore St., Greensboro.The Public Safety Career Expo is open to residents interested in exploring careers in public safety and learning about current job opportunities across multiple county departments and divisions, including Animal Services, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Services, Sheriff's Office, Detention Center, Juvenile Detention, and Security.
As families prepare for the upcoming school year, the Guilford County Department of Public Health welcomes parents and guardians of rising kindergarteners through twelfth graders to get an early start on required back-to-school immunizations.Any student may receive the required immunizations by appointment at Guilford County Public Health clinic locations in Greensboro (1100 East Wendover Avenue) and High Point (501 East Green Drive) Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 336-641-3245 to schedule an appointment.
Guilford County is launching a Low Income Homeowner Assistance Grant to support qualifying homeowners.The program's application period will first open to residents ages 65 and older, beginning Wednesday, July 15, and will then expand to all eligible residents on Sunday, Aug. 16.The program will be available to Guilford County homeowners earning up to 80% of the area median income. Income eligibility ranges from $53,200 for a one-person household to $100,350 for an eight-person household.To qualify, applicants must:
The Guilford County Department of Social Services will host a hiring event to fill social work positions in its Children’s Services division on Wednesday, July 15, from 3 to 6 p.m. at its Greensboro office, 1203 Maple St
The Guilford County Small Business and Entrepreneurship Department (SBED) invites the community to support local entrepreneurs at the Small Business Pop-up Shop on Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship, 1451 S. Elm Eugene St. in Greensboro.The free event will showcase more than 15 local vendors and small businesses, offering attendees an opportunity to shop with local entrepreneurs, enjoy treats from local food trucks, and connect with members of Guilford County's growing small business community.
This July, Guilford County Parks and Recreation invites residents and visitors to celebrate Parks and Recreation Month, which highlights the important role parks and recreation play in building stronger, healthier, and more vibrant communities. The month is also meaningful for the Parks team because it celebrates the department’s increased focus on recreation, now reflected in its name.