Latest News & Highlights
Spotted Lanternfly in Forsyth County
Members of the Forsyth County community are on the front lines of defense in North Carolina against the invasive Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), a pest that poses significant threats to fruit production, especially grapevines, and to hops production. We already know we have these pests in our area, and help from the community to manage and control them is crucial.
FY27 Budget At A Glance
Get a quick visual breakdown of the Manager's Recommended Budget for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year.
Forsyth County Manager presents FY27 recommended budget
County Manager Shontell Robinson presented a $599 million budget to Forsyth County Commissioners on May 7 that maintains high-quality services, invests in education and ensures financial stability even as revenues decline.
Property Tax Appeal and Relief Deadlines Near
Property owners have two deadlines approaching for filing appeals of their tax value or applying for tax relief.
Prepare for Hurricane Season
Leigha Cordell, Emergency Management Coordinator from Winston-Salem Forsyth County Emergency Management was on WBFJ recently discussing Hurricane Preparedness. The season begins June 1, but she explains what we should be doing now to be ready.
Donation Station At Forsyth County Farmers Market
Donation Stations use a simple farmers market-based approach where volunteers collect food and monetary donations from farmers market shoppers, buy directly from farmers at the farmers market, and donate the resulting food to a local hunger relief agency.









