Forsyth County, North Carolina

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Environmental Assistance and Protection

Ragweed: Fall's Public Enemy #1

Published by Sarah Coffey / October 16, 2025

Our last pollen blog of the season is finally here! Thankfully, airborne pollen levels are naturally declining this time of year, so allergy sufferers should experience relief soon.

Finance

Forsyth County accepting applications for Community Grant funding in FY27

Published by Todd Luck / October 14, 2025

Forsyth County is now accepting applications for Community Grants funding for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

Public Health

Public Health has free flu shots, doesn’t currently have COVID shots

Published by Todd Luck / October 14, 2025

While Forsyth County Department of Public Health, 799 N. Highland Ave, has free walk-in flu shots, we do not have COVID-19 vaccines at this time. We'll post an update when that changes.

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Forsyth County to hold Domestic Violence Vigil on Oct. 23

Published by Todd Luck / October 7, 2025

A Community Vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness Month will be held in front of the Forsyth County Government Center, 201 N. Chestnut St., on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 5:45 p.m.

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Poverty Simulation & Resource Café 10/30/25

Published by Amber Humble / October 6, 2025

Join us on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 9am to 12pm at Goodwill Industries on University Parkway for an insight on what it is like to live in poverty. We are partnering with Crisis Control Ministries to host a Poverty Simulation.

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Join Us Nov 3–5: National Diabetes Awareness Month Events

Published by Dr. Kasey Wilkie / October 6, 2025

Join us November 3–5 for National Diabetes Awareness Month events hosted by the Minority Diabetes Prevention Program, led by the Forsyth County Department of Public Health.