The Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health is alerting Guilford County residents that a raccoon on Harvey Road in Jamestown tested positive for the rabies virus on February 5, 2026. This is the sixth confirmed case of animal rabies in 2026.
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The Guilford County Division of Public Health advises residents to confirm that they and their family members are up to date on immunizations as measles cases rise nationwide. Once eliminated in the United States in 2000, measles has re-emerged due to declining vaccination rates. Vaccinations are safe, effective, and remain the best way to prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death from respiratory viral infections and from vaccine-preventable infections like measles.
The Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health is alerting Guilford County residents that a skunk on NC 61S in Whitsett tested positive for the rabies virus on January 30, 2026. This is the fifth confirmed case of animal rabies in 2026.
Due to ongoing inclement weather conditions, all general Guilford County offices, services, operations, and facilities will open at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3.For residents who have an appointment scheduled before 10 a.m. with the Guilford County Division of Public Health, please call to reschedule:
The virtual public information meeting on the Guilford County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 6 p.m.The Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies and assesses regional hazard risks for natural disasters and identifies strategies to minimize or manage those risks. Residents are encouraged to attend the virtual meeting to learn about the plan, ask questions, and submit comments for review, consideration, and potential modification of the plan. Residents can register to attend the meeting below.
Due to snowy and icy road conditions, all general Guilford County services, operations, and facilities will be closed Monday, Feb. 2.
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce the appointment of Carolyn Thompson as the new County Attorney for Guilford County Government, effective Monday, Feb. 2, 2026.With more than twenty-seven years of legal and judicial experience, Attorney Thompson brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and public-sector expertise to the County Attorney’s Office. Her career reflects a strong commitment to public service, local governance, and the delivery of sound legal counsel in support of county operations.
Guilford County has opened applications for Community-Based Organization (CBO) funding for the 2027 fiscal year (FY27). The application can be found here: GuilfordCountyNC.gov/CBOs
Due to ongoing weather-related conditions, some county services continue to be impacted:
Budget Director Toy Beeninga is Guilford County’s new Deputy County Manager. In this new role, he will serve as a key leader in the organization, providing strategic oversight for cross-departmental, inter-local and regional projects in economic development, capital and infrastructure planning, district court collaboration, non-profit engagement, legislative affairs and the County’s strategic plan.