County Manager Shontell Robinson highlights Forsyth County's Mobile Integrated Health Program.
Smith Reynolds Ranked Number One!
North Carolina Department of Transporation’s latest economic impact report calls Smith Reynolds Airport the number one general aviation airport in the state. Smith Reynolds is estimated to have an $885 million impact on the local economy and supports 3,190 jobs.
Smith Reynolds Airport Director Mark Davidson discusses the report's findings in an interview with Jim Longworth in this segment from Forsyth County Connections.
Health and Human Services on Facebook
Are you on Facebook? Then follow our new Forsyth County NC Health and Human Services page.
Forsyth County's Public Health Facebook page has been rebranded as the Forsyth County NC Health and Human Services page and will now include content from Public Health, Social Services, Behavorial Health Services, and Bridges to Hope Family Justice Center.
Collectively these divisions make up the County’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Department. Deputy County Manager Denise Price serves as the Health and Human Services Director. The Health and Human Services Board, which is appointed by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners, is the policy-making, rule-making, and administrative board for Forsyth Social Services, Public Health, and Behavioral Health Services.
For more information about HHS, visit Forsyth County's website.

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County Commissioner Update
Forsyth County Commissioners’ new schedule for the year continues with meetings on the following Mondays and Thursdays:
- Monday, Feb. 10 2 p.m. Briefing
- Thursday, Feb. 13 2 p.m. Meeting
- Monday, Feb. 24 2 p.m. Briefing
- Thursday, Feb. 27 2 p.m. Meeting
Meetings are held at the Forsyth County Government Center, 201 N. Chestnut St. Meetings are streamed live in their entirety on the Forsyth County YouTube, Facebook and Vimeo accounts as well as the Forsyth County website. Meetings are also broadcasted live on WSTV13 on Spectrum cable.
Commissioners put $27 million dollars into the local economy through the American Rescue Plan Act. Flourish, a program helping women improve their financial lives, applied and received $50,000 dollars. This video explains how they put that money to use by adding more participants and expanding the lessons to include mental health support.
Tax Prep Help

AARP WS Tax-Aide and VITA Forsyth FreeTax Program are accepting appointments for free tax assistance at four Forsyth County Public Library branches (Central Library, Clemmons Branch, Reynolda Manor Branch, and Southside Branch).
Appointments run from Saturday, Feb. 1-Tuesday, April 15. Hours and days of operation vary by location, and assistance is by appointment only.
Schedules, lists of items to bring, and helpful links are available on the 2025 Free Tax Assistance Flyer. The Library's online calendar also contains the full schedule.
HAWS Installs Naloxone Distribution Boxes
A Naloxone wall unit was recently installed in Crystal Towers. The Housing Authority of Winston-Salem is one of several organizations that are hosting wall units containing this life-saving overdose reversal drug.
Organizations or businesses interested in hosting a naloxone wall unit should contact Annie Vasquez at vasquead@forsyth.cc or 336-486-0103.
Dog Day Adventures at Forsyth Animal Shelter

Give a shelter dog the best day ever! Take an adoptable dog from the Forsyth County Animal Shelter out for the day. You do not have to be a current shelter volunteer. Email FCASvolunteeer@forsyth.cc for more information.
No Ice is Safe Ice!
There were four drowning incidents involving frozen bodies of water last month in Guilford and Forsyth counties.
Joey Hundley, director Forsyth County Emergency Services said, "It can be enticing to someone to want to walk or play on a frozen body of water. However, the shock you could experience if you fall through, or the current under the ice making it nearly impossible to get out, makes it entirely too dangerous to take that chance."
In response to the concern, Forsyth County produced a Public Service Announcement airing on Spectrum cable and WXII.
Belews Lake Park - Now Open

We’re thrilled to announce the opening of J. Dudley Watts Jr. Belews Lake Park! Forsyth County’s newest destination for outdoor fun is ready for you to explore.
Nestled in northeastern Forsyth County, this stunning 216-acre park features nearly 2 miles of serene lake frontage, making it a perfect escape for the Belews Creek community and beyond.
The park is located at 7455 Craig Road in Belews Creek, NC. For more information please visit the Belews Lake Park webpage.
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