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.
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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.
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
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.