On Wednesday, June 18, the Guilford County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt a $847.3 million General Fund budget for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Press Releases
Guilford County Parks invites the community to kick off Independence Day celebrations with the county’s largest fireworks display at the annual Fireworks Extravaganza. This highly anticipated event will take place at Northeast Park, located at 3441 Northeast Park Dr. in Gibsonville, on Thursday, July 3.
Starting Friday, June 13, through Monday, June 30, Guilford County Animal Services (GCAS) is reducing the adoption fees for cats and kittens from $75 to $25. Some cats at the Guilford County Animal Resource Center are still under quarantine following recent cases of panleukopenia virus (FPV) at the animal shelter. The quarantine period is scheduled to last through Thursday, June 26. While some cats remain in isolation, GCAS has many cats and kittens available for adoptions.
The Guilford County Division of Social Services (GCDSS) is actively seeking dedicated social workers to work in Child Protective Services. To connect with qualified candidates, GCDSS is hosting a hiring event with on-site interviews on Monday, June 16, from 2 to 6 p.m. at its Greensboro office, located at 1203 Maple St.
Guilford County is pleased to announce the appointment of Courtney McFadden, MPH, as the county’s new Division of Public Health director. In this role, she leads public health’s efforts in protecting and promoting the health of more than half a million residents, guiding a committed public health workforce, and advancing strategies focused on prevention, community engagement, and long-term impact. McFadden will serve as a team member of the Assistant County Manager for Successful People and Health and Human Services Director Victor Isler. Her first day is Monday, July 14.
All county residents are invited to participate in Guilford Creek Week, a collaboration between Guilford County, City of Greensboro, City of High Point, local businesses, and nonprofits from Saturday, June 21 to Saturday, June 28. Each year, this initiative provides fun and educational opportunities throughout Guilford County to raise awareness about the health of our watersheds.
The Guilford County Family Justice Center (FJC) proudly presented the inaugural Sgt. Dale Nix Partner of the Year Award during its 10th Anniversary Breakfast on Friday, June 6, to Paige Gilliard, director of the Custody Advocacy Program at the Children's Law Center of Central North Carolina.
The Guilford County Division of Public Health will host upcoming community mobile clinics in Greensboro and High Point, which are available to all county residents.
Guilford County Animal Services (GCAS) is limiting the intake of cats and kittens due to positive cases of feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) at the Guilford County Animal Resource Center. The virus was detected in four kittens brought into the animal shelter from the High Point and Pleasant Garden area. As a result, the GCAS is closing off two kitten halls and will place cats and kittens currently at the shelter under quarantine for the next two weeks to reduce the spread of FPV.
The farmers market will be held on Thursday, June 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature minority farmers offering fresh, locally grown produce and meat. The event will also showcase live music and performances, craft vendors, and local food trucks. There is no admission fee to attend the farmers' market.