Press Releases
In honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, observed on Sunday, June 15, the Guilford County Family Justice Center’s Elder Justice Committee is seeking nominations from the community for the 2025 Elder Justice Champion Award. This award recognizes individuals and organizations that go above and beyond to protect the rights, dignity, and safety of older adults.
With the next school year around the corner, the Guilford County Division of Public Heath urges all parents and guardians to make sure their children are up to date on required vaccinations before starting kindergarten.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.
The Guilford County Division of Public Health will offer the MMR vaccine to residents of all ages at the Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA mobile clinic in Greensboro on Wednesday, May 14 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.The MMR vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect individuals, especially children, from three potentially serious diseases: measles, mumps and rubella. Who Should Get the MMR Vaccine:
Guilford County Parks Aquatic Centers at Bur-Mil Park, Hagan-Stone Park, and Northeast Park will open on Memorial Day weekend. Pools will open weekends only through Sunday, June 8.Memorial Day weekend schedule:
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Guilford County is hosting two community mental health resource fairs aimed at promoting mental wellness, connecting individuals with support services, and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health and substance misuse.
The Guilford County Division of Public Health invites citizens to join as community scientists for a study documenting tick species encountered in North Carolina.Conducted by North Carolina State University, the study requests participants to submit ticks they come into contact with naturally in North Carolina. The Guilford County Division of Public Health is partnering with North Carolina State University to distribute free tick collection kits.
The Guilford County Division of Public Health and the City of Greensboro’s Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) team will honor International Harm Reduction Day 2025 by hosting a special event on May 7. The Harm Reduction Hangout and Resource Expo will be held at Next Door Beer Bar and Bottle Shop in Greensboro from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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).
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.