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PUBLIC NOTICE AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE FORSYTH COUNTY PROPOSED 2026-2027 BUDGET

Published by Ashleigh B. Matthews / May 7, 2026

A Public Hearing on the Proposed 2026-2027 Budget of Forsyth County will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. in the Commissioners' Meeting Room, 5th Floor, Forsyth County Government Center, 201 N. Chestnut Street.

Budget and Management

Forsyth County Manager presents FY27 recommended budget

Published by Todd Luck / May 7, 2026

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.

Commissioners and Manager

NOTICE OF THE FORSYTH COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ BRIEFING & BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 18, 2026

Published by Ashleigh B. Matthews / May 6, 2026

The Forsyth County Commissioners Briefing and Budget Public Hearing scheduled for Monday, May 18, have been rescheduled to Tuesday, May 19.

Tax Administration

Property Tax Appeal and Relief Deadlines Near

Published by Forsyth County Government / May 6, 2026

Property owners have two deadlines approaching for filing appeals of their tax value or applying for tax relief.

Emergency Management

Prepare for Hurricane Season

Published by Forsyth County Government / May 5, 2026

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.