The Guilford County Board of Commissioners are hosting a series of budget town hall meetings to gather community input on the fiscal year 2025-26 county budget. The three sessions will be held on Monday, March 31, Tuesday, April 1, and Monday, April 7, at public schools across the county. Residents will have the opportunity to explore Guilford County’s available services and programs during the community resource fairs.
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The Guilford County Division of Public Health has released the 2023-2024 Community Health Assessment (CHA), "Our Community. Our Health." This comprehensive report details key indicators of community health including life expectancy, mental health and social determinants of health such as education, economic stability and access to care.
The Guilford County Division of Public Health Sexual Health Action Group (SHAG) will provide upcoming community mobile clinics in Greensboro and High Point, which are available to all county residents.
The Guilford County Division of Public Health is urging all community members, both adults and children, to receive the flu vaccine.
At the Thursday, Feb. 6, regular board meeting, the Guilford County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an amendment of a design-build contract Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Change Order with Blum Construction of $4,572,724 for the Lees Chapel Residential Treatment Center project. A GMP is a construction contract with a set maximum cost.
The Board of County Commissioners Chair Melvin “Skip” Alston presented his 2024 State of Guilford County Address to highlight the county’s recent achievements from the past year and upcoming plans to enhance service delivery. Under the theme "Ready, Set, Go!,” the Chair’s report to the community emphasized the county’s preparedness for continued growth, its focus on strategic planning, and the action taken to better serve and support residents.
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt a $833.7 million budget for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 on Thursday, June 20, 2024. The Board of Commissioners’ adopted budget maintains the current property tax rate of 73.05₵ per $100 while funding the county’s mandated essential core services, investing in public and higher education, and supporting workforce and economic development.
Dive into an exciting opportunity with Guilford County Parks as we gear up to fill lifeguard and pool manager positions at Bur-Mil Park in Greensboro, Hagan-Stone Park in Pleasant Garden, and Northeast Park in Gibsonville.Lifeguard Positions: Starting at a competitive rate of $15 per hour, lifeguard positions offer an excellent entry point for individuals aged 15 and older. As part of our commitment to safety, the county will provide free American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification and CPR/AED training.
At the 2024 annual County Commissioners’ Legislative Conference, hosted through the National Association of Counties (NACo) in Washington DC, the Guilford County Delegation brought back a new national leadership role to add to its already healthy leadership resume. At the conference earlier this month, Guilford County Commissioner At-Large Kay Cashion was appointed to serve on the NACo Board of Directors in one of the Association President’s 10 at-large seats.
Mobilization for the Guilford County Government Plaza Construction Project is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 4, 2024. The construction project of the Government Plaza, located between the Guilford County Old Courthouse, Guilford County Courthouse, and the City of Greensboro’s Melvin Municipal Building (City Hall), includes repair of structural elements in the plaza parking deck, excavation of the plaza level to allow installation of a new waterproofing system, and a new landscape plan to renovate the plaza level.