Press Releases

Guilford County is pleased to announce the promotion of Lori Wright as Deputy Director of Internal Audit.In her new role, Wright will support the internal audit director in strengthening the department’s operational and strategic initiatives, while helping assess whether county operations are functioning effectively and efficiently, complying with applicable laws, policies, and regulations, and meeting established goals and objectives.
All county residents are invited to participate in Guilford Creek Week, a collaboration between Guilford County, City of Greensboro, City of High Point, Town of Kernersville, Stormwater SMART local businesses, and nonprofits from Saturday, May 30, through Saturday, June 6. 
Guilford County Parks and Recreation Aquatic Centers at Bur-Mil Park, Hagan-Stone Park, and Northeast Park will open on Memorial Day weekend. Pools will open weekends only from Saturday, May 23 through Sunday, June 7.Memorial Day Weekend Schedule:• Saturday, May 23: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.• Sunday, May 24: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.• Monday, May 25: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Guilford County Emergency Medical Services (GCEMS) in partnership with the Cone Health Blood Bank announces the launch of its whole blood program following more than a year of planning. This pre-hospital medical initiative expands life-saving capabilities for critically injured patients across Guilford County. The program enables specially trained Guilford EMS paramedics to administer whole blood to select critical trauma patients in the field, significantly increasing long-term survival and positive patient outcomes
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.
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.