Service Updates
Please see the latest updates below affecting Guilford County services and communications.
Microsoft Disruption of Service Notice
Guilford County is currently impacted by a disruption of Microsoft services creating delays in sending and receiving emails.
Update: November 13, 2026, 9:20 a.m.
Residents may experience delays receiving:
- Email confirmations for forms, applications or service requests.
- Automated alerts and service updates.
- Notifications related to appointments or other County services.
What is Guilford County doing?
County departments are activating backup communication procedures, manually monitoring email-dependent workflows and providing additional in-person staffing at kiosks and service locations when necessary.
Microsoft Teams is not impacted and remains available for internal County communications.
What should residents know?
- If you are expecting an email confirmation or notification and have not received it, please check directly with the applicable County department before submitting a request again.
- 911 services remain available, and residents should continue calling 911 for emergencies.
- Guilford County is monitoring the situation and will share updates if service impacts change. We appreciate your patience as we work to minimize disruptions.