The Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health is alerting Guilford County residents that a skunk on West Harrell Road in Oak Ridge tested positive for the rabies virus on May 13, 2026. This is the ninth confirmed case of animal rabies in 2026.
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The NC Cooperative Extension - Guilford County Center invites everyone to attend Celebrate Pollinators Day on Saturday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Karen C. Neill Demonstration Garden, 3309 Burlington Rd., Greensboro.
The Guilford County Division of Social Services (GCDSS) is actively seeking dedicated protective services social workers and eligibility case workers. To connect with qualified candidates, GCDSS is hosting a hiring fair with on-site interviews on Wednesday, May 20, from 2 to 6 p.m. at its Greensboro office, located at 1203 Maple St.
Guilford County Manager Victor Isler presented his recommended Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (FY2027) budget to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) during their regular meeting on Thursday, May 7.
The Guilford County Division of Public Health urges parents and guardians to review their children’s vaccination records and ensure all required immunizations are completed before the start of kindergarten this fall.Immunizations are a vital component of school readiness and play a key role in protecting children and the broader community from preventable diseases such as measles, mumps and whooping cough.
Guilford County Emergency Services, in coordination with area law enforcement agencies, city and county fire departments, Guilford Metro 911, and Guilford Technical Community College, will conduct multi-agency active assailant training exercises on May 6, May 7, May 20, and May 21 in the area of Maple Street and Vine Street in Greensboro. All scenarios will take place during normal business hours and inside structures. Coordinated training of this kind is essential to ensuring that responders across multiple agencies can work together seamlessly during a real-world event.
The Guilford County Division of Public Health and the City of Greensboro’s Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) team will honor International Harm Reduction Day 2026 by hosting a special event on May 7. The Harm Reduction Hangout and Resource Expo will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Next Door Beer Bar and Bottle Shop located at 505 North Greene Street, Greensboro.
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners announces that the presentation of the County Manager’s Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2026–27 will take place during the Board’s Regular Meeting, Thursday, May 7, 2026. In accordance with North Carolina General Statutes, the Board will formally receive the County Manager’s FY 2026–27 Budget Message, which will be filed with the Clerk to the Board and made available for public inspection.
Guilford County is pleased to announce the selection of Sonya Desai as the new Director of the Guilford County Family Justice Center (FJC).As Director, Desai will oversee the Family Justice Center’s daily operations and guide implementation of its strategic plan, ensuring victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and elder abuse have access to comprehensive, coordinated safety, legal, social and health services provided by county and nonprofit, and government partners.
Guilford County was among 39 North Carolina jurisdictions to earn recognition in the 2026 North Carolina City & County Communicators (NC3C) Excellence in Communications Awards. Guilford County won first place in the photography category, as well as three second-place awards in the website, citizen participation, and logo categories, and two third place recognitions in videography and promotional video.