FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Two resolutions unanimously approved by the Board of Commissioners during Tuesday’s work session are on their way to the Forsyth County state delegation. The first expresses strong opposition to HB1093 and SB 494 similar bills that would prohibit local government from imposing restrictions on land use issues that apply to long-term […]
Read More »New fire station alerting system should improve response time in emergencies
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – At the start of Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners work session, Assistant County Manager Brandon Kenney presented the results of a customer service survey that focused on three departments that frequently interact with the public – Business License, Community Development and Business and Economic Development. “Most of the respondents were very happy […]
Read More »Teen charged with aggravated battery in connection with Saturday shooting
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County authorities arrested a 16-year-old male in connection with the shooting of another 16-year-old male Saturday at The Villages at Castleberry Subdivision. Responding to a 9-1-1 call, deputies learned the two teens were home alone and had acquired a handgun belonging to the parents of one of the juveniles. Sheriff’s […]
Read More »Planning Commission will hold public hearings Tuesday
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Toll Brothers, Inc. request to rezone 115 acres located at 4875 and 4990 Heardmont Farms Lane from Single Family R1R to Single Family R2R for 128 residential units is just one of several requests the Planning Commission will hear when it holds public hearings Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the County […]
Read More »Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting could be a lengthy one
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners work session could be a lengthy one with 37 issues on the agenda and a possible Executive Session. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. in the County Administration Building, 110 East Main Street in Cumming. Two important issues to be discussed involve the Forsyth County delegation to […]
Read More »Next Forsyth County Comprehensive Plan meeting will be held Wednesday
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County will hold the next Comprehensive Plan meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. in the Fowler Park Community Room (Fowler Park Recreation Center), 4110 Carolene Way in Cumming. State law requires a county’s comprehensive plan be updated every 5 to 10 years. The plan identifies the type growth, […]
Read More »Forsyth County women attacked by radical left cancel culture mob
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Two women who have publicly called for the removal of obscenity in books and material in the Forsyth County School System became victims of the radical left, cancel culture mob last week. The group is known to use threats and intimidation to control their opposition. Both women are members of the […]
Read More »Commissioners will get their pay increase — in 2023
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – It’s been six years since the Board of Commissioner received so much as a cost of living allowance (COLA) increase in their paycheck. That all changed Thursday when they voted themselves an annual increase of approximately $8,000. But they will have to wait a little longer to enjoy it. It won’t […]
Read More »Assistant District Attorney announces campaign for State Court Judge
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Assistant District Attorney James Dunn has announced his candidacy for State Court Judge. Dunn has served as ADA since 2002 and has prosecuted all levels of cases. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia and his law degree from Mercer University where he graduated in the […]
Read More »Forsyth County citizens irate over “pornography” in public school libraries
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Hundreds of citizens — incensed by the “filth” they say can be found on the public school library shelves in Forsyth County — crowded into the Board of Education meeting room Tuesday to express their outrage at the Board and Superintendent Dr. Jeff Bearden. At least three Forsyth County deputies were […]
Read More »Valentine’s Day Dance just one of many events offered by Senior Services
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Senior Services has many activities to offer patrons age 55 and up. This Feb. 11 Valentine’s Day Senior Dance is just one example. A full range of activities is laid out in their bi-monthly newsletter with something for people with every kind of interest from pottery to hiking. Senior […]
Read More »UNG softball win streak reaches 4
PRESS RELEASE DAHLONEGA – The No. 5 University of North Georgia softball team continued its unbeaten start to the home schedule with a pair of run-rule wins Saturday at the Captain D’s Surf ‘n Turf Classic at Haines & Carolyn Hill Park at Lynn Cottrell Park. GAME 1 – #5 UNG 10, D&E 2 (6 […]
Read More »Large crowd attends No Left Turn in Education event at Sharon Forks Library
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – More than 150 Forsyth County conservatives gathered at Sharon Forks Library Thursday evening for a K12 education town hall meeting sponsored by No Left Turn in Education — Georgia, the Forsyth County Tea Party and Forsyth County Republican Party. Featured guests included State Senator Greg Dolezal, State Representatives. Sheri Gilligan and […]
Read More »Forsyth County receives highest bond ratings from major rating agencies
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – When Forsyth County Water and Sewer Authority issues $94.7 million in bonds this quarter for Water & Sewer systems improvements. The County’s excellent credit ratings will make the bonds more attractive to potential investors. Two of the nation’s major credit agencies affirmed Forsyth County’s perfect bond rating this week with a […]
Read More »County to conduct McFarland Livable Community Initiative feasibility study
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Board of Commissioners will contract with Kimley Horn Planning and Design Engineers to conduct the McFarland Livable Communities Initiative (LCI) feasibility study. Commissioners voted 5-0 Tuesday to approve $300,000 for the project. Funding will be provided by a matching grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission. The county match is 20 […]
Read More »Community encouraged to attend Comprehensive Plan meetings
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Forsyth County will host three interactive public input meetings (two in-person, one virtual) in late February and early March as part of Foster Forsyth 2022, a 12-month planning effort that will culminate in a partial update to the County’s Comprehensive Plan. The meetings will be the second round of a series of […]
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