Guilford County

Politics & Government

Guilford County considers increasing property tax collection rate for municipalities

1:21pm January 08, 2024

The Guilford County Board of Commissioners is considering increasing the property tax collection rate for its municipalities, which has remained unchanged for 13 years.

The Guilford County Behavioral Health Center

Health & Safety

Two years after opening, Guilford County Behavioral Health Center sees urgent-care services highly utilized

6:25am December 28, 2023

by Bethany Chafin

The Guilford County Behavioral Health Center opened in Greensboro in 2021 to provide services for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a mental health crisis. One of the goals is for it to be a more suitable location for those who might otherwise end up in an emergency room.

Guilford County partners with local organizations, farmers to feed hundreds over the holidays

2:35pm December 13, 2023

by DJ Simmons

Guilford County is partnering with local organizations and farmers to provide nutritious meals for families in need over the holidays.

A photo of the outside of the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts

Arts, Music & Culture

Study shows Guilford County arts had $240M economic impact

3:29pm December 12, 2023

by DJ Simmons

A national study found that more than $240 million in economic activity was generated by the arts scene in Guilford County between 2022 and 2023.

Medicaid expansion flyer sits on keyboard

Newly eligible for Medicaid? Here's how to apply in Guilford County

3:24pm November 30, 2023

by April Laissle

An additional 33,000 Guilford County residents are expected to become eligible for the program. Officials say office appointments are not needed to apply.

A screenshot of a Guilford County Homelessness Taskforce meeting

Guilford County and its municipalities aim to support homeless people through the winter

3:46pm November 14, 2023

by DJ Simmons

Guilford County, High Point and Greensboro officials are looking to pool funds to support unhoused residents through the winter.

A photo of Gov. Roy Cooper standing alongside state Health and Human Services Secretary Kody Kinsley

Health & Safety

Guilford County expands staff in preparation for Medicaid expansion

4:03pm November 08, 2023

by DJ Simmons

Guilford County is increasing staff in preparation for Medicaid expansion, which begins December 1 and will give more than 600,000 North Carolinians access to health care.