Dead Animal Pickup
The Field Operations Department provides dead animal pickup along Greensboro’s roadways. For more information, call 373-CITY (2489).

Development
The Planning and Community Development Department administers various land development codes. For more information, call 373-2144.

Development Services
Development Services is the City's one-stop access for all aspects of commercial and residential building plan review and permitting.

Disasters
Emergency Management provides emergency preparedness, disaster recovery, and chemical site information. For more information, call 373-2278.

Driveways
For information on commercial driveway permits, call the Transportation Department at 373-2332. For residential driveway permit information, call the Inspections division of the Engineering and Inspections Department at 373-2155.

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Easements
For information on easement releases, call the Zoning division at 373-2630.

East White Oak Recreation Center
East White Oak is located at 1801 10th Street. East White Oak is a part-time recreation center and is also used as a community center. For more information, call 274-4555.

Economic Development
For information on economic development in Greensboro, call the Assistant City Manager for Economic Development at 373-2002.

Electrical Inspections
Electrical inspections are handled by Development Services. For inspection and permitting questions, call 373-2155.

Emergency
Call 911 for emergency police and fire assistance.

Emergency Management
Emergency Management provides emergency preparedness, disaster recovery, and chemical site information. For more information, call 373-2278.

Employment
Applications for City employment are available at the Employment Office in the Melvin Municipal Office Building, Plaza Level, Room 120, from 8 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday. For more information, call 373-2020.

Engineering & Inspections
The Engineering and Inspections Department provides surveying, design, property acquisition and management, contract administration, project management, and construction inspection. The Department also enforces the North Carolina Building Codes.

English for Speakers of Other Languages Programs
The City offers free programs and classes that teach English as a second language to adults and children. For more information, call 297-5000.

Environmental Helpline
To report concerns regarding improper disposal of solid waste or liquids or improper use of storm drain systems, or to obtain assistance and referrals on environmental concerns or environmental volunteer programs, call the City Contact Center at 373-CITY (2489).

Environmental Services
The City of Greensboro’s Environmental Services Department provides environmental assistance to residential and small businesses, manages household hazardous waste disposal, and manages the landfill and transfer station. For more information, call the City Contact Center at 373-CITY (2489).

Erosion
For erosion information, call Erosion Control at 373-2158.

Fair Housing Office
The Fair Housing Office is committed to investigating and resolving complaints of discrimination in housing opportunities. For more information, call 373-2038.

Farmers’ Curb Market
At the Greensboro Farmers’ Curb Market, 501 Yanceyville Street, you can purchase fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, flowers, and handmade crafts and baked goods. For hours of operation, call 373-2961.

Fences
For information on fence heights and setback requirements, call the Zoning division at 373-2630.

Festival Park
The Price Bryan Performance Place Amphitheatre in Festival Park, 200 North Davie Street, can be rented for special occasions. For more information, call 373-2712.

Fire Department
The Greensboro Fire Department trains for and responds to emergency situations involving fire, hazardous material accidents, emergency medical/rescue, and disasters of all kinds. The Fire Department also takes pro-active steps, such as inspections, investigations, and public education, to minimize the chance of damage to life and property that may be caused by fire or hazardous materials. For more information, call 574-4088.

First Time Homebuyers Assistance
The Greensboro Affordable Home Loan Initiative (GAHLI) provides counseling, education, and financial assistance to low/moderate income first-time homebuyers. For more information, call the Department of Housing and Community Development at 373-4146.

Folk Teen Center
The Folk Teen Center, located at 3910 Clifton Road, offers year-round programs and activities for teenagers. For more information, call 373-2934.

Forest Lawn Cemetery
Burial plots are available for purchase at Forest Lawn, Maplewood, and Green Hill cemeteries. For more information, call 373-2160.

Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Greensboro Public Library is a tax-exempt membership group that provides support for public library programs. For more information, call 373-2174.

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GTA
The Greensboro Transit Authority (GTA) operates Greensboro’s public transit system. During inclement weather, limited service is provided. For scheduling information, call 335-6499. GTA also operates the complementary ADA paratransit service, Specialized Community Area Transportation (SCAT), for persons with disabilities traveling within the City limits. For more information, call 333-6589.

Garbage & Recycling Collection
The Solid Waste Management division of the City’s Field Operations Department oversees garbage and recycling collection. For more information, call 373-CITY (2489).

Garden Plots
The Engineering and Inspections Department’s Property Management section has some areas available for garden plots. For more information, call 373-2302.

Gardens
City Beautiful operates the Greensboro Arboretum, Bicentennial Garden, and the Bog Garden. For more information, call 373-2199.

Geographic Information Services
For more information about Geographical Information Services (GIS) maps, call 373-2289.

Gillespie Golf Course
Gillespie Golf Course, 306 East Florida Street, provides a challenging 9-hole layout and driving range for golfers of all skill levels. For more information, call 373-5850.

Glenwood Branch Library
The Glenwood Branch Library, 1901 West Florida Street, features a multicultural and nonprofit collection. For more information, call 297-5000.

Glenwood Recreation Center
Glenwood Recreation Center is located at 2010 Coliseum Boulevard. For more information, call 373-2929.

Going-Out-of-Business Sale Permits
For information on obtaining a going-out-of-business sale permit, call the Collections Division at 373-2310.

Golf
The Parks & Recreation Department operates two golf courses:
 • Gillespie Golf Course has a 9-hole course, 373-5850.
 • Bur-Mil Park has a 9-hole lighted par three golf course, 373-3800.

Government Access Television
Channel 13 is Greensboro’s local government cable access television station, featuring cablecasts of live meetings and programs on City municipal government, its various departments, divisions, agencies, and services. For more information, call 333-6922.

Grading Permit
For a grading permit, call Erosion Control at 373-2158.

Green Hill Cemetery
Burial plots are available for purchase at Forest Lawn, Maplewood, and Green Hill cemeteries. For more information, call 373-2160.

Greensboro Affordable Home Loan Initiative (GAHLI)
The Greensboro Affordable Home Loan Initiative (GAHLI) provides counseling, education, and financial assistance to low/moderate income first-time homebuyers. For more information, call the Department of Housing and Community Development at 373-2349.

Greensboro Arboretum
The 17-acre Greensboro Arboretum, located within Lindley Park at Market and Ashland Streets, features nine permanent plant collections and a number of special garden areas. For more information, call 373-2199.

Greensboro Beautiful
Greensboro Beautiful Inc. is a private, nonprofit volunteer organization that works in partnership with the Parks & Recreation Department to conserve and enhance the beauty and ecology of our community. For more information, call 373-2199.

Greensboro Big Band
The Greensboro Big Band is a swing band, open to brass players. For more information, call 373-2549.

Greensboro Children’s Theatre
The Greensboro Children’s Theatre presents plays for children. All performers and crew are 4th-9th graders with adult supervisors. Auditions are held three times per year, and no experience is necessary. Volunteers are needed to assist with technical crews. For more information, call 373-2728.

Greensboro Concert Band
The Greensboro Concert Band is a community band open to high-school age through adult. Players are heard for placement. For more information, call 373-2549.

Greensboro Cultural Center
The Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 North Davie Street, houses United Arts Council art galleries and organizations, City Arts programs, the Mattye Reed African Heritage Gallery, and the Guilford Native American Gallery. It is open to the public and is available for rental. For more information, call 373-2712.

Greensboro Cultural Center Box Office
The box office, located on Level 2 of the Cultural Center, is open from 12 noon - 5:30 pm, Monday-Friday. For information concerning ticket sales, call 373-2974.

Greensboro Farmers’ Curb Market
At the Greensboro Farmers’ Curb Market, 501 Yanceyville Street, you can purchase fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, flowers, and handmade crafts and baked goods. For hours of operation, call 373-2961.

Greensboro Historical Museum
The Greensboro Historical Museum, 130 Summit Avenue, provides a first-hand look at the rich history of the Piedmont area. For more information, call 373-2043.

Greensboro Playwrights’ Forum
Playwrights and aspiring playwrights, along with local actors, directors, and designers, gather on the second Wednesday of each month at the Greensboro Cultural Center to discuss their work-in-progress. For more information, call City Arts Drama at 335-6426.

Greensboro Sportsplex
The Greensboro Sportsplex, 2400 16th Street, features eight basketball and volleyball courts, three state-of-the-art indoor soccer fields, an inline roller hockey rink, year-round leagues, clinics, special events, and meeting space. The Sportsplex is a “pay-as-you-play” facility. For more information, call 373-3272.

Greensboro Transit Authority
The Greensboro Transit Authority (GTA) operates Greensboro’s public transit system. Evening service is provided until midnight. During inclement weather, limited service is provided. For scheduling information, call 335-6499. GTA also operates the complementary ADA paratransit service, Specialized Community Area Transportation (SCAT), for persons with disabilities traveling within the City limits. For more information, call 333-6589.

Greensboro Youth Chorus
The Youth Chorus teaches basic vocal and rhythm skills to singers in grades 3-12. Auditions and yearly tuition are required. For more information, call 373-2549.
   
Greensboro Youth Council
The Greensboro Youth Council offers a variety of programs of civic involvement, leadership, and career development. Membership is open to Guilford County high school students in grades 9-12. For more information, call 373-3734.

Guilford County
Link to the Guilford County website.

Guilford Metro 911
Guilford Metro 911, 1201 Coliseum Boulevard, houses all emergency dispatch services, including police, sheriff, fire, and paramedics. For more information, call 373-2933.