FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga.—The political season is well underway and the Forsyth County Tea Party will continue its effort to keep voters informed about the candidates in the 2022 election when it meets at the VFW, 1045 Dahlonega Highway in Cumming. The meet and greet will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7 […]
Read More »County staff working to clarify goal for conservation subdivisions
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – County commissioners, planning commissioners and developers spent a large portion of Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting in a discussion about potential modifications to the conservation subdivision zoning designation. Much of the discussion on a conflict between the purpose and intent vs. strict performance standards that are written into the UDC. Developers […]
Read More »Two people killed in head-on collision in Forsyth County Tuesday
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Two people were killed and two others seriously injured in a head-on crash at the intersection of Bannister Road and Mockingbird Road Tuesday morning. A 2003 Honda Accord was traveling south on Bannister Road while a 2013 Hyundai Elantra was traveling northbound. For reasons undetermined at this point, the Honda crossed […]
Read More »Southern portion of Big Creek Greenway and Halcyon Trailhead reopened
PRESS RELEASE Forsyth County, Ga. – County and public leaders gathered March 22 to reopen a renovated portion of the Big Creek Greenway multi-use trail from McFarland Pkwy. (mile marker 1.5) to Union Hill Road (mile marker 3.6). This portion of the Greenway has been closed since late 2020 for the replacement of wooden boardwalk […]
Read More »Forsyth County GOP Townhall Meeting scheduled Thursday, Mar. 24
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – On March 24, the Forsyth County Republican Party will hold an All in One Townhall at South Forsyth High School starting at 7 p.m. Featured at the event will be State Representative Todd Jones, State Sen. Greg Dolezal, Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Freeman. County Commissioner Kristen Morrissey.
Read More »$32 million Governor’s Office grant targeted for Fowler Water Reclamation Facility
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Board of Commissioners is expected to formally approve the $32 million Governor’s Office Planning and Budget Water and Sewer Infrastructure Grant when it meets Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the County Administration Building, 110 East Main Street in Cumming. The funds will be used by the Forsyth County Water and […]
Read More »April 1 is deadline to file for Homestead and School Tax Exemptions
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Anyone planning to file for the age 65 school tax exemption as well as a homestead exemption should keep the Date April 1, 2022 in mind. It is the final day residents can file for either exemption. Residential property owners in Forsyth County that reside on that property and are a […]
Read More »Board of Education Chairman McCall orders meeting room to be cleared
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Forsyth County Board of Education appears to be on shaky ground with respect to its conduct of the March 15 meeting and Georgia’s Open Meetings Act. After ordering the meeting room cleared, Chairman Wes McCall, who will run for reelection in the May 24 General Primary, allowed 11 public speakers […]
Read More »Brent Cox wants state government to operate more like a business
In the coming days, Fetch Your News will present information on the candidates who have qualified for the May 24 General Primary Election to help voters make informed votes. FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Republican Brent Cox, a family man, football coach, certified teacher and hardworking entrepreneur who has owned, managed, and led business ventures for […]
Read More »Cumming man struck and killed by vehicle on Peachtree Parkway
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A Cumming man was struck and killed Friday morning while trying to aid a motorist involved in minor traffic accident. At approximately 7 a.m. the driver of a Toyota Prius was traveling south on Peachtree Parkway near Granite Lane and made a sudden left turn onto the concrete median that divided […]
Read More »92-lot subdivision on Board’s agenda Thursday
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — MKW Capital, LLC will ask the Board of Commissioners to approve a plan to build a 92- lot residential subdivision on 104.31 acres on Environmental Campus Drive near the intersection of Bethelview Road when it meets Thursday at 5 p.m. in the County Administration Building in Cumming. The applicant is requesting […]
Read More »Highly-decorated U.S. Army veteran Lannom will campaign for State House
NOTE: In the coming days, Fetch Your News will present information on the candidates who have qualified for the May 24 General Primary Election to help voters make informed votes. FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — DA Lannom is a highly-decorated, retired military officer who is running for Georgia State House, District 28. To say he has […]
Read More »Tressler will campaign for State House 28; Calls for end of state income tax
NOTE: In the coming days, Fetch Your News will present information on the candidates who have qualified for the May 24 General Primary Election to help voters make informed votes. FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Julie Tressler, a proven conservative and successful businesswoman announced last week that she will campaign to become the first state representative […]
Read More »Local pharmacist will campaign for State House in District 28
NOTE: In the coming days, Fetch Your News will present information on the candidates who have qualified for the May 24 General Primary Election to help voters make informed votes. FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Tim Short is a strong conservative leader, pharmacist, business owner husband and father who is running for the Georgia House of […]
Read More »Forsyth County launches official audio podcast series
PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Forsyth County has launched an official audio podcast titled The FoCo 15 to spotlight the people, places, history and communities of Forsyth County. The free podcast is available for streaming through Podbean and can also be accessed via Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify and the County’s Facebook page (on […]
Read More »McClellan will campaign for the new House seat in District 28
NOTE: In the coming days, Fetch Your News will present information on the candidates who have qualified for the May 24 General Primary Election to help voters make informed votes. FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Blake McClellan qualified this week to run for State Representative in District 28, saying “I’m in this race to fight for […]
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