Guilford County is releasing the annual progress report on the implementation of the Guilford County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (GCHMP) as it seeks community input to update the plan. The GCHMP, developed by Guilford County Emergency Management, highlights the county’s ongoing efforts to build a more resilient community and reduce the impact of both natural and man-made disasters. A Hazard Mitigation Planning Team, including county departments, local jurisdictions, and stakeholders, assisted in compiling the plan and updates on implementation.
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The Guilford County Tax Department is mailing approximately 229,980 tax notices this month, informing property owners about what to expect, key due dates, and resources available to support certain populations. To help property owners navigate the process, the Guilford County Tax Department offered the following tips.
Due to a recent fire on Sunday, July 6, the Guilford County Katie S. Cashion Center, located at 201. S. Greene St., in Greensboro, remains closed until further notice. The Katie S. Cashion Center is home to various county departments, including the Family Justice Center (FJC), Finance/Purchasing, Human Resources, and Internal Audit. The Family Justice Center and Human Resources are currently developing alternative location and operations plans for the public.
Early this morning, Guilford County received reports of fraudulent emails impersonating the County Communications Department's GovDelivery account. We are working to identify the origin of the fake emails. Neither the County network nor any County services were impacted by this breach.As we investigate and address this issue, we recommend reviewing and following cyber security best practices. DO NOT share sensitive credential information such as email addresses, passwords, or banking information with these impersonators.Additional recommendations:
The Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health is alerting Guilford County residents that a fox on West Wendover Avenue in Jamestown tested positive for the rabies virus on July 1, 2025. This is the 2nd confirmed case of animal rabies in 2025.
The filing period to run for municipal offices begins Monday, July 7, at 8 a.m. and ends on Friday, July 18, at noon. Residents wishing to run for municipal office in Guilford County in the following cities and towns must file notices of candidacy and pay the appropriate filing fee before Friday, July 18, at noon to be candidates on the ballot.
Guilford County Board of Commissioners announced today that it has received and accepted the retirement announcement of County Manager Michael Halford.The Board met in closed session Friday afternoon at the Old Guilford County Courthouse, 301 W. Market St. Greensboro, NC to discuss a personnel matter during a special called meeting. Following that discussion, the Board unanimously accepted Mr. Halford’s retirement.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed a case of measles in a child who was visiting Forsyth and Guilford counties. The child became ill while traveling to NC from another country where measles outbreaks have recently been reported. To protect the individual and their family’s privacy, no additional information about this individual will be released. This is the first confirmed case of measles in the state in 2025.
The Guilford County Division of Public Health's Sexual Health Action Group (SHAG) is proud to announce a week-long series of no-cost and confidential sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing clinics in recognition of National HIV Testing Day.
With summer temperatures on the rise, Guilford County is reminding the public of the importance of taking precautions during extreme heat to prevent illness, injury, and even death. An extreme heat event occurs when temperatures remain significantly higher than average for several consecutive days. These conditions can pose serious health risks, especially to vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing health conditions.