Press Releases

Guilford County Veterans Services invites veterans, community organizations, and residents to attend an upcoming information session to learn about the Guilford County Veterans Advisory Committee.The information session will be held Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the N.C. Cooperative Extension – Guilford County Center, 3309 Burlington Road, Greensboro. The nine-member committee will advise the Board of County Commissioners and offer recommendations to better address the needs of veterans and their families throughout Guilford County.
As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Guilford County's Information Technology Department is sharing tips with residents to help them keep their information and data safe. Cybersecurity Awareness Month aims to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity, emphasizes personal accountability, and highlights proactive steps to enhance and ensure the security of personal and work-related private information.
The Guilford County Health and Human Services Agency - Department of Public Health is alerting Guilford County residents that a raccoon on Kearn Street in Jamestown tested positive for the rabies virus on October 8, 2026. This is the fourteenth confirmed case of animal rabies in 2026.
The deadline to register to vote for the Nov. 3, 2026 Midterm General Election is 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. Voters who are already registered, register by the deadline or mail a registration application postmarked by Oct. 9 will be eligible to vote on Election Day, during early voting or by absentee ballot.Voter registration applications may be delivered to either Guilford County Board of Elections office:
The Guilford County Continuum of Care (CoC) invites residents to participate in two community resource events on Friday, Oct. 9, in recognition of World Homeless Day.The events will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at two locations:
Guilford County Parks and Recreation invites community members to attend the 22nd annual Fall Fest at Bur-Mil Park on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 5834 Bur-Mill Club Road, Greensboro.
Guilford County is pleased to announce Alana Carpenter as Assistant Director of Animal Welfare for Guilford County Animal Services.In her role, Carpenter will oversee the daily operations of animal welfare services at the shelter and supervise rescue and foster programs, animal care, animal control, volunteer programs, and community engagement. She will also help ensure the shelter complies with county, state and federal laws, regulations and procedures.
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.
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