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:
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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
The Guilford County Health and Human Services Agency – Department of Public Health will host a drop-in community forum on changes to local well rules on September 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Guilford County Center (3309 Burlington Road, Greensboro).The forum will provide residents with information about the changes to county private drinking water well rules and help the community understand what the changes mean for private well owners.
The Guilford County Health and Human Services Agency - Department of Public Health is alerting Guilford County residents that a cat on Bailiff Street in Greensboro tested positive for the rabies virus on September 14, 2026. This is the twelfth confirmed case of animal rabies in 2026.
The North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR), Norfolk Southern, and the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) are preparing to replace rail lines in Guilford County next month as part of the Carolinian and Piedmont Passenger and Freight Improvements (CAPPFI) initiative. The upcoming rail replacement phase will affect several rail crossings primarily in eastern and central Guilford County with temporary, days-long closures. Crews are expected to begin work in the county in late September to early October.
The Guilford County Department of Public Health will offer required immunizations for all school-aged children at the Carl Chavis Memorial Branch YMCA Family Fair on September 9 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 2757 Granville Street, High Point.The event will provide families with convenient access to school-required vaccinations in a welcoming community setting.