Forsyth County, North Carolina

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Final ERAP Application Deadline is June 15, 2022

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Commissioners and Manager

NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF COUNTY-OWNED PERSONAL PROPERTY BY ELECTRONIC AUCTION

Published by Ashleigh Sloop / September 22, 2022

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners has authorized the County Manager to sell by electronic auction the personal property items identified at www.govdeals.com by searching “Forsyth County, NC”.

Public Health

New COVID-19 Boosters that target Omicron now available

Published by Todd Luck / September 14, 2022

Forsyth Public Health is now offering the updated Fall COVID-19 booster shot, by appointment only, that provides the most up-to-date protection against the latest omicron variants for individuals 12 and older who have finished their primary series or already had a booster dose, as long as its two months since their last COVID shot. Due to our current limited supply, we're not accepting walk-ups for the new boosters at this time.

Public Health

West Nile Virus detected in Forsyth mosquitos

Published by Todd Luck / September 14, 2022

The Forsyth County Department of Public Health is aware of mosquitos that have tested positive for West Nile Virus in Forsyth County. There are no confirmed cases of the virus in humans.

Public Health

Monkeypox vaccine available for more higher risk individuals

Published by Todd Luck / September 13, 2022

The criteria for who can get the Monkeypox vaccine has expanded. Learn how to spot and prevent the spread of this virus.

Board of Elections

North Carolinians Serving Felony Sentences, Who Are Not in Jail or Prison, May Register to Vote

Published by T. Tsujii / September 7, 2022

Starting July 27, 2022, an individual serving a felony sentence who is not in jail or prison may register to vote and vote.

Sheriff

Narcan Vending Machine now in Detention Center lobby

Published by Annie Sims / August 24, 2022

A Narcan vending machine that is now located in the Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center and accessible to the public for free. Individuals can pick up Naloxone/Narcan from the vending machine at no cost in the FCLEDC Front Lobby, and each kit comes with instructions on how to administer it in times of need.