• By Forsyth County Government
• Posted Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Forsyth County News: July 2025

July's issue of Forsyth County News is out now!

In this month's edition:

• Forsyth HHS Campus Additions: Includes a renovated auditorium, a 2-acre accessible park, and expanded Highland Avenue Center with Behavioral Health Services.
• New County Budget Approved: A $591 million FY26 budget maintains services, increases school funding, and reduces the property tax rate to 53.52 cents.
• Commissioner Update: Highlights include the NACo Conference, upcoming July meetings, and advocacy in Raleigh regarding Senate Bill 205.
• Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Stations at FC Libraries: Available at Central Library and Carver School Road Branch through a partnership with the American Heart Association.
• NC HHS Secretary Visits Forsyth DSS: Secretary Devdutta Sangvai toured FC DSS offices and promoted PATH NC, a new statewide child welfare case system being piloted in Forsyth County.
• Other highlights include new department heads, new trails in Horizons Park, downpayment assistance training, and more.