Guilford County Board of Commissioners Chairman Melvin “Skip” Alston delivered the 2025 State of the County Address on Thursday, Oct. 30, on the second floor of the Old County Courthouse.
Alston’s remarks centered on the theme “One Guilford: Measuring Our Success, Planning Our Future,” highlighting how data-driven decision-making, strategic investments, and community partnerships are shaping a stronger, more resilient county.
He began with remarks on economic growth, sharing that in 2025 alone the county added more than 15,000 new jobs and attracted $5.1 billion in new capital investments. Guilford County also saw the construction of more than 700 new single-family homes…