Guilford County Government

06/19/2026

The City of Greensboro will activate an overnight Orange Flag cooling center Sunday, June 21, in response to forecast extreme heat that day.

Operated by Greensboro Community Safety Department staff, the Orange Flag cooling center will be open 7 pm, Sunday, June 21, to 7 am, Monday, June 22, at the Caldcleugh Center, 1700 Orchard St. It is available to single adults and families.

The Interactive Resource Center will be open as a daytime cooling center between 11 am to 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday.

The City of Greensboro will activate an overnight Orange Flag cooling center Sunday, June 21, in response to forecast extreme heat that day.

Operated by Greensboro Community Safety Department staff, the Orange Flag cooling center will be open 7 pm, Sunday, June 21, to 7 am, Monday, June 22, at the Caldcleugh Center, 1700 Orchard St. It is available to single adults and families.

The Interactive Resource Center will be open as a daytime cooling center between 11 am to 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Activation of the Orange Flag occurs on days when the forecasted daytime temperatures reach 90 degrees or higher, and overnight temperatures do not fall below 70 degrees.

Please note the daytime cooling stations and hydration station in Greensboro operate regardless of the Orange Flag status during the summer months. For more information on initiatives put in place to support the Greensboro community during extreme heat, visit www.Greensboro-nc.gov/CoolingCenters.

06/18/2026

Guilford County Board of Commissioners Meeting - June 18, 2026

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

Guilford County is launching a Low Income Homeowner Assistance Grant to support qualifying homeowners.​

The program's application period will first open to residents ages 65 and older, beginning Wednesday, July 15, and will then expand to all eligible residents on Sunday, Aug. 16. The application deadline is Saturday, October 31.​

Learn more and apply online at GuilfordCountyNC.gov/homeownerassistance

Request a print application via email at [email protected] or by phone at (336) 641-6336

06/18/2026

The City of Greensboro is opening an Orange Flag cooling center tonight, Thursday, June 18 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. at the Caldcleugh Center, 1700 Orchard St., for adults and families.

The City of Greensboro will activate an Orange Flag cooling center tonight in response to the extreme heat.

Operated by Greensboro Community Safety Department staff, the Orange Flag cooling center will be open 7 pm, Thursday, June 18, to 7 am, Friday, June 19, at the Caldcleugh Center, 1700 Orchard St. It is available to single adults and families.

𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘺𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘺𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘰 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘖𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘍𝘭𝘢𝘨 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘴.

For more information on initiatives put in place to support the Greensboro community during extreme heat, visit www.Greensboro-nc.gov/CoolingCenters.

06/17/2026

Guilford County is actively monitoring North Carolina Senate Bill 889 (SB 889), which will pause the 2026 property tax reappraisal from going into effect until 2027. The bill was approved by the North Carolina General Assembly on Wednesday, June 10, and is currently pending the Governor's review.

If finalized, the bill will affect the assessed property values used during the Fiscal Year 2026-27 (FY2027) budget process. County staff are reviewing the potential impacts and preparing revisions to the recommended budget as needed. The Board of Commissioners has not adopted the county budget.

The planned budget adoption scheduled for Thursday, June 18, will be paused while SB 889 is finalized. A special meeting will be scheduled by Tuesday, June 30, to adopt a budget ordinance in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes.

Learn more here: https://www.guilfordcountync.gov/news/press-releases/2026/06/17/guilford-county-provides-update-sb-889-and-property-tax-moratorium

Have questions or comments about SB889? Share them with us here: https://publicinput.com/q36845

We will continue to share updates with residents across our communications channels as more information becomes available.

06/17/2026

Today was a special day for the Sternberger Elementary family as Guilford County Schools celebrated the topping off of the new school building in Greensboro. At-Large Commissioner Kay Cashion gave remarks on behalf of the Guilford County Board of Commissioners, and Chairman Melvin “Skip” Alston joined the celebration as students, families, educators, construction crews and community partners marked this exciting milestone together.

Sternberger has been part of this community since 1949, and generations of children have walked through its doors to learn, grow and dream about what comes next. This new building honors that history while making room for the future, with modern classrooms, welcoming spaces and a school environment designed to help students and teachers do their very best.

A topping off ceremony is not the finish line, but it is a moment worth celebrating. It represents progress, partnership and a promise to our children that they deserve safe, strong and inspiring places to learn. Thank you to Guilford County voters, Guilford County Schools, the Board of Education, the Board of Commissioners, the Sternberger staff and families, and every worker helping bring this new school to life. We cannot wait to see these halls filled with learning, laughter and the next generation of World Changers.

06/17/2026

The Guilford County Board of Commissioners meeting will begin
Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 5:30p. The Board will not adopt the FY2026-27 Budget at this meeting but will consider meeting dates for the scheduled adoption.

Watch today's meeting at guilford.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx, or you can watch the live broadcast on Greensboro Television Network (GTN) airing on Spectrum Channel 13, Lumos Channel 31,
AT&T U-Verse Channel 99, and Roku.

06/17/2026

The Guilford County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a work session for Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 3:30PM in the Carolyn Q. Coleman Conference Room located on the first floor of the Old County Courthouse, 301 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC. The purpose of the work session is to receive a legislative update and discuss considerations related to the FY 2026-27 recommended budget and conduct any other necessary business.

The Board reserves the right to take action on any properly noticed items.

THE MEETING ROOM WILL BE OPEN FOR IN-PERSON CITIZEN AND
MEDIA PARTICIPATION

The Board remains committed to providing an open and transparent public process and will also offer a virtual viewing option through the ZOOM web-based platform.

Citizens and members of the media who choose not to attend the meeting in-person may watch and/or listen by:

Visiting the Zoom platform via computer, tablet or smartphone at
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1653609579, completing the webinar registration, selecting the option to join from the confirmation email prior to meeting start and choosing one of the following audio options:

Use your computer, tablet or smartphone’s speaker (a headset/headphones are recommended); or
Select “Use Telephone” after joining the webinar, call (646) 828-7666 and enter webinar ID 165 360 9579, if required.

The meeting will also be livestreamed on Guilford County’s page.

Copies of the work session agenda will be available for review prior to meeting start at https://guilford.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.

06/17/2026

June is . Learn how you can help protect and support aging adults in our community.

Join Guilford County Social Services on Thursday, June 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at DSS, 1203 Maple St., Greensboro, for the Elder Abuse Awareness Resource Fair. Explore resources from more than 40 vendors and agencies, receive free health screenings, connect with local services, and enjoy food from local food trucks.