Forsyth County, North Carolina

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Human Resources

Shannon Hutchins is Forsyth County new human resources director

Published by Todd Luck / March 20, 2020

Shannon Hutchins has been promoted to human resources director for Forsyth County Government. She's worked for the county for the last 20 years and will assume her new position on March 21.

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The State Board is Investigating Possible Text Messaging Scam

Published by Michelle Bobadilla / March 20, 2020

The State Board of Elections is investigating a possible scam targeting North Carolinians with unsolicited text messages regarding their voter registration status or asking them to register to vote.

Register of Deeds makes social distancing changes

Published by Lynne Johnson / March 20, 2020

The Register of Deeds Office continues to operate under normal business hours, but with some changes to help minimize person-to-person interaction.

Forsyth County

COVID-19 Response Fund will help Forsyth residents

Published by Todd Luck / March 19, 2020

The COVID-19 Response Fund for Forsyth County has been established to provide funding for non-profit organizations working with communities disproportionately impacted by the economic consequences of coronavirus. To make a donation, visit covid19forsyth.org.

Cooperative Extension

Cooperative Extension building closed to public but services continue

Published by NC Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center / March 19, 2020

Cooperative Extension’s building is no longer open to the public. Agents and staff are still providing advice, soil testing, insect identification, holding informational sessions via online platforms, and other services to the public.

Commissioners and Manager

Forsyth County makes social distancing changes, encourages use of online services

Published by Todd Luck / March 19, 2020

Forsyth County Government is taking actions to practice social distancing in response to CDC recommendations on novel coronavirus (COVID-19). All county departments remain open to serve the public, but residents are encouraged to use the county’s online services or call to see if their needs can be met without coming to a county office.