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.
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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.
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.
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.