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Youth Overdose Prevention & Awareness Training Event

Published by Hannah Phillips / June 17, 2025

Behavioral Health Services will host an informative interactive training on opioid overdose prevention and awareness for youth ages 12–18 on July 8 from 6–7:30 PM in the second-floor conference rooms at the Highland Avenue Center, 650 Highland Ave. Parents are welcome to join an optional, simultaneous discussion on communicating effectively with youth about drugs and wellbeing.

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Forsyth HHS Campus has new park, auditorium and services

Published by Todd Luck / June 17, 2025

Forsyth County Health and Human Services (HHS) celebrated the completion of three projects on its Highland Avenue campus on June 13, which includes a new park, renovated auditorium and newly designed Highland Avenue Center providing expanded behavioral health services.

Parks and Recreation

Exciting Multi-Modal Trail System Coming to Horizons Park

Published by Drew Wiles / June 17, 2025

Forsyth County Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce the start of construction on a brand-new multi-modal trail system at Horizons Park. Construction is scheduled to begin in mid-June 2025, with an anticipated completion date in Spring 2026.

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Violence Happens at any Age

Published by Dewanna Hamlin / June 13, 2025

Forsyth County is raising awareness in preparation for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15th, about older adults experiencing domestic violence and sexual assault.

Commissioners and Manager

Commissioners approve budget that maintains services and invests in community

Published by Todd Luck / June 6, 2025

Forsyth County commissioners approved a $591 million budget on June 5 that maintains county services, increases school funding and continues their support of community agencies while strengthening the county’s fiscal health.