Latest News & Highlights
Department of Social ServicesSocial Services available at Public Library branches
Forsyth County Social Services is available at select library branches one day a week to help residents apply for benefits like food and nutrition, Medicaid and energy assistance. Social Services staff can also answer benefit-related questions.
Community and Economic DevelopmentMinimum Housing Code Enforcement
The Community & Economic Development department enforces the Minimum Housing Code in Forsyth County, apart from the City of Winston-Salem and Town of Kernersville. Staff investigate complaints, work with property owners to achieve voluntary compliance, and administer enforcement procedures as necessary.
Commissioners and ManagerCommissioners Besse recognized for support of local trail system
Forsyth County Commissioner Dan Besse was recognized for his longstanding advocacy and support of the area's local trail system.
Cooperative ExtensionLearn, Explore, Protect: 2026 Forsyth Creek Week
Celebrate Clean Water and Community Action. Forsyth County will celebrate Creek Week from March 22 - 29 with a series of fun, educational programs focused on clean water, healthy streams, and practical steps residents can take to protect local waterways.
Cooperative ExtensionAnders Family Farm Named Small Farmer of the Year Finalist
Please join us in celebrating local farmers on March 5 at the Forsyth County Government Center and during Small Farms Week on March 24.
Quick Links
Work with Us
Watch Our Monthly TV Show
