Guilford County is proud to announce that Shaunne Thomas, Director of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, has been honored with the Thurgood Marshall Award at the 2025 Esther Awards by the Welfare Reform Liaison Project, Inc. (WRLP).
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Guilford County Environmental Services invites all county residents to participate in its upcoming Spring Cleanup Recycling Event on Saturday, April 26, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Eastern Guilford Middle School, located at 435 Peeden Drive, Gibsonville, NC 27249.The recycling event is free and open to all Guilford County residents. Business waste will not be accepted.Accepted items include:
In keeping with its commitment to open and accessible government, Guilford County today announces the launch of a new GuilfordCountyNC.gov website designed with residents first in mind. Using feedback from staff, community partners and Guilford County residents, the website features a refreshed look and improved navigation with a focus on digital accessibility and quality content. The new website also enables residents to access county and state services more quickly and efficiently.
The Guilford County Planning Board will host a special meeting on Wednesday, April 23, 6 p.m., for a presentation of the updated draft Guilford County Comprehensive Plan, Moving Forward Together.
Guilford County was among 27 North Carolina jurisdictions to earn recognition in the North Carolina City & County Communicators (NC3C) 2025 Excellence in Communications Awards. Guilford County won first place in the brochure category and three second-place awards for graphic design, photography, and social media.
The Budget Town Hall and Community Resource Fair originally scheduled for Monday, March 31 at Claxton Elementary School has been rescheduled for Monday, April 28.
As national cases of measles climb, the Guilford County Division of Public Health is strongly urging parents to ensure that their children—kindergarten to high school—are up to date on the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination
Every Baby Guilford invites the Guilford County community to attend 2025 Black Maternal Health Week: Family Day, an interactive health fair promoting access to maternal health resources, education and support. This event will be held from 12 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 12 at Center City Park in Greensboro.
Guilford County will celebrate National County Government Month (NCGM) during the month of April to showcase how the county helps empower Successful People to thrive in a Strong Community supported by a Quality Government.
Guilford County’s Food Security team and NC Cooperative Extension - Guilford County Center announce the opening of a compelling new photovoice exhibit titled "Framing the Future: A Photovoice Exploration of Food Justice." The photovoice exhibit features a collection of photographs and accompanying narratives that highlight the diverse perspectives of food access and food security throughout the county. The exhibit marks the culmination of months of work, including community-driven photo submissions gathered as part of the county’s photovoice research project.