Press Releases

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has confirmed that an out-of-state resident who tested positive for measles traveled through Guilford County on Friday, March 13. The Guilford County Division of Public Health (GCDPH), in coordination with NCDHHS, is notifying the public of a potential exposure and encouraging vaccination for those who are not protected.The individual visited the following location during the date and time listed:
Guilford County Division of Public Health Primary Care will host an open house event providing no-cost screenings for the community from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 2. All screenings are open to the public and will take place at the Guilford County Division of Public Health Primary Care clinic located at 501 East Green Drive in High Point.Services will include no-cost, confidential testing for HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and Hepatitis B and C. Screenings will include blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), and blood sugar levels.
In observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Guilford County Division of Social Services Thriving Families Support Services (TFSS), in partnership with Guilford County Schools Family Academy, welcomes families to attend the Prevent Child Abuse Wellness Resource Fair on Saturday, April 11. The resource fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Guilford County Health and Human Services building, 1203 Maple St., Greensboro, NC 27405. 
The Guilford County Finance Department – Purchasing Division will host two Vendor Registration & Bid Management Workshops to help current and prospective vendors better understand how to successfully navigate the procurement process. During these sessions, participants will learn about vendor registration, bid management, and how to effectively respond to solicitations from requirements through submission.
In response to the ongoing measles outbreak in South Carolina and to help safeguard Guilford County residents, the Guilford County Division of Public Health is expanding access to measles vaccinations.
The Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health is alerting Guilford County residents that a raccoon on Clay Street in Greensboro tested positive for the rabies virus on February 25, 2026. This is the seventh confirmed case of animal rabies in 2026.
Guilford County, the Town of Pleasant Garden, and community partners invite all county residents to participate in the Pleasant Garden Community Recycling Event on Saturday, March 14, from 8 a.m. to noon, at the Pleasant Garden Community Center, 5024 Alliance Church Rd.
Guilford County Environmental Services will host two public open house meetings on the county’s Solid Waste Management Plan update.Open House Meetings:
The Guilford County Tax Department will host a Tax Reappraisal Educational Session on Monday, Feb. 16, at 6.p.m. at the NC Cooperative Extension - Guilford County Center, 3309 Burlington Rd.The session will include a presentation on how property taxes are assessed, how to verify updated property values online, how to navigate the appeal process, and opportunities for exemptions for the elderly and veterans. County staff will be available to provide one-on-one consultation on eligibility for tax exemptions.
The Guilford County Tax Department is postponing the Tax Reappraisal Education Session scheduled for today, Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 6.p.m. at the NC Cooperative Extension - Guilford County Center.Visit GuilfordCountyNC.gov/2026Reappraisal for updates on a new date.