Forsyth County Offices Fully Open Tuesday; EMA Continues Monitoring Icy Roads

Forsyth County government offices were fully open and operational Tuesday, Jan. 27, restoring in-person access to county services after winter weather earlier in the week. While most services have resumed, the Forsyth County Emergency Management Agency will continue to monitor icy road conditions as crews finish clearing and treating travel corridors.

County officials thanked public-safety and public-works personnel for extended shifts during the event. Forsyth County released a statement: "Thank you to our teams from EMA, 911 Center, Fire Department, Sheriff's Office, Roads & Bridges, Water & Sewer, Public Facilities, Parks & Recreation and many others for their long hours and hard work through the winter weather to keep our county thriving and safe." That acknowledgment highlights the coordinated response needed to maintain utilities, emergency response and road access during winter storms.

Forsyth County Emergency Management Agency staff will continue to monitor icy conditions, which are forecasted to lighten. Residents should expect residual slick spots on secondary roads, neighborhood streets and shaded bridges even as primary routes become more passable. County Roads & Bridges crews and Water & Sewer teams remained on duty to address localized hazards and service impacts until full recovery is confirmed.

For practical information, the county directs residents to its online resources. Severe weather updates, safety and preparedness guidance and road closure information are available at forsythco.com. Forsyth County Government posts situational updates on Facebook, and employees and residents are encouraged to register for emergency alert notifications at forsythco.com/alerts. Those resources will carry any new advisories if conditions change overnight.

The reopening means residents can resume scheduled business at county offices, attend appointments and access records that were delayed during the storm response. It also signals a transition from emergency operations to recovery and routine maintenance. For workers employed by the county, the return to full operations reflects the completion of prioritized emergency staffing and the handing back of regular duties to administrative teams.

Looking ahead, the county’s message is cautious optimism: the forecast calls for improving conditions, but monitoring will continue until roads are consistently safe. Residents planning travel or in-person visits should check the county website and alerts before heading out and allow extra time for travel while crews finish clearing secondary routes.