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Featured Trash and recycling pickup in Greensboro: schedule, holidays, bulk Greensboro picks up trash and yard waste weekly and recycling and bulk every other week, with no pickup on Wednesdays. Questions: 336-373-2489. · 6 min read

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Greensboro Greensboro, Guilford County and the neighbors: who governs what How Greensboro fits into Guilford County and North Carolina: the city, the county, Guilford County Schools, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what. 2 min read Property taxes Guilford County property taxes: rates, due dates and how to appeal Greensboro's 2026 combined rate is $1.588 per $100 of value, on 2025 values. Pay by Jan. 5, 2027, to avoid interest. Tax office: 336-641-3363. · 6 min read Permits Building permits and zoning in Greensboro Greensboro permits come from Development Services, 300 W. Washington St., 336-373-2155. Minimum permit fee $85. Rezonings go to the Planning and Zoning Commission. · 5 min read Roads Greensboro road closures this week: S. Elm-Eugene, U.S. 421 South Elm-Eugene Street stays shut to Nov. 9, and U.S. 421 south closes overnight Wednesday. Plus McConnell Road and New Garden, East Lake lanes. · 6 min read Housing Greensboro home prices and housing market The typical Greensboro home was worth $263,264 in August 2026, flat on a year earlier and up 24% in five years, Zillow's index shows. · 4 min read Schools Greensboro schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings Guilford County Schools runs Greensboro's public schools: about 65,600 students in 120 schools. Winter break is Dec. 21 to Jan. 1. District: 336-370-8100. · 5 min read Things to do Things to do in Greensboro this month: October 2026 October in Greensboro: A&T's 100th homecoming Oct. 25 to Nov. 1, Ghoulash Oct. 24, Gargoyles hockey from Oct. 16, and Morrissey and David Sedaris at the Tanger. · 4 min read Voting Voting in Guilford County: registration, polling places, early voting Early voting in Guilford County runs Oct. 15-31 at 17 sites; Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bring photo ID. Elections: 336-641-3836. · 5 min read Farmers markets Greensboro farmers markets The Greensboro Farmers Curb Market, 501 Yanceyville St., is open Saturday mornings year-round and takes SNAP/EBT. The Triad market in Colfax opens daily. · 4 min read Parks Parks and trails in Greensboro Greensboro's parks: Country Park's dog park and pedal boats, three city lakes for paddling, the 4-mile Downtown Greenway and the Revolutionary War battlefield. · 5 min read Restaurants Restaurant inspection scores in Guilford County How Guilford County grades Greensboro restaurants: 90 and up is an A, below 70 means the permit is revoked. Look up any score; questions: 336-641-4811. · 4 min read Business New businesses in Greensboro: what's coming, October 2026 Greensboro permits issued in September 2026: a Dash In on Guilford College Road, a Splash In car wash, an orthodontist on Battleground Avenue and a new clinic. · 4 min read Public notices Public notices in Greensboro and Guilford County Where Greensboro and Guilford County legal notices are published: the county's legal notices site, the state press association's notices site and city agendas. · 3 min read City Hall Who to call at Greensboro City Hall Greensboro's mayor, City Council by district, city manager, clerk and department phone numbers. Most city services: Contact Center, 336-373-2489. · 4 min read Power outage Power outages in Greensboro: who to call and outage maps Duke Energy powers most of Greensboro. Report an outage: text OUT to 57801 or call 800-769-3766 (Duke Energy Carolinas). Check the live outage map. · 4 min read Population Greensboro population 2026: growth, age, income and housing Greensboro had 308,667 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates, up 3.2% since 2020 and 14.5% since 2010. Age, income and housing figures. · 4 min read History Greensboro history and landmarks Greensboro was founded in 1808 as Guilford County's seat and named for Gen. Nathanael Greene. Its museums, the sit-in site and 64 National Register listings. · 9 min read Moving Moving to Greensboro: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes New to Greensboro? Start water with the city, power with Duke Energy, get an N.C. driver's license within 60 days and find your school and trash day. · 4 min read Transportation Getting around Greensboro: roads, transit, airport, parking Greensboro's I-40 and I-85 exits, GTA buses with live tracking, Piedmont Triad International Airport and downtown deck parking, first hour free on weekdays. · 4 min read Neighborhoods College Hill, Greensboro: homes, schools, parks and commute College Hill is a 165-acre planning area just west of downtown Greensboro, mostly in ZIP code 27403, zoned for Lindley Elementary and Grimsley High. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Downtown Greensboro: homes, schools, parks and commute Downtown Greensboro covers about 615 acres on the city's 2040 plan map, mostly in ZIP code 27401, and is zoned for Grimsley High in 2026-27. · 6 min read Neighborhoods Dunleath, Greensboro: homes, schools, parks and commute Dunleath is a 197-acre planning area along Summit Avenue northeast of downtown Greensboro, mostly in ZIP code 27405 and zoned for Grimsley High. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Fisher Park, Greensboro: homes, schools, parks and commute Fisher Park is a 151-acre historic district just north of downtown Greensboro in ZIP code 27401, zoned for Irving Park Elementary and Grimsley High. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Glenwood, Greensboro: homes, schools, parks and commute Glenwood is a 757-acre planning area southwest of downtown Greensboro, almost all in ZIP code 27403, zoned for Peck Elementary and Smith High. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Heath Community, Greensboro: homes, schools, parks and commute The Heath Community is a 396-acre planning area of single-family streets in east Greensboro, ZIP code 27401, zoned for Falkener Elementary and Dudley High. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Irving Park, Greensboro: homes, schools, parks and commute Irving Park is a 269-acre historic district north of downtown Greensboro in ZIP code 27408, zoned for Irving Park Elementary and Page High. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Lindley Park, Greensboro: homes, schools, parks and commute Lindley Park is a 652-acre planning area along Spring Garden Street in west Greensboro, mostly ZIP code 27403, zoned for Lindley Elementary and Grimsley. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Ole Asheboro, Greensboro: homes, schools, parks and commute Ole Asheboro is a 260-acre redevelopment area south of downtown Greensboro in ZIP code 27406, zoned for Gillespie Park Elementary and Grimsley High. · 6 min read Neighborhoods Sunset Hills, Greensboro: homes, schools, parks and commute Sunset Hills is a 260-acre historic district west of downtown Greensboro, all in ZIP code 27403, zoned for Lindley Elementary and Grimsley High. · 5 min read Schools Greensboro public schools: every school, zone and report card Every Guilford County Schools school in Greensboro plus its charter schools: addresses, grades, enrollment, state grades and how to find your zone. · 13 min read