FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office announced that Christopher Acker, 37, of Oakwood, was arrested Monday in connection with the home invasion that occurred on Browns Bridge Road last week. He is being held in the Forsyth County Jail, charged with kidnapping, false imprisonment, robbery with a gun, and home invasion 1st degree […]
Read More »Public Safety Agencies host Career Fair
PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department and 911 Center along with the Forsyth County Chamber will host a career fair on Saturday, Feb. 12, for individuals interested in learning more about starting or continuing a career in public safety. The event will take place from 10 a.m. until […]
Read More »Home invasion robbery reported
Forsyth County, Ga. – Forsyth County deputies are investigating a home invasion robbery that took place at a residence on Browns Bridge Road Feb. 3 in the early morning hours. Fortunately no injuries were reported. The victims said a masked individual entered their home, brandished a gun and demanded they open their safe, leading authorities […]
Read More »County approves Denmark Park, Polo Fields land swap
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – A potential land swap between the Polo Fields and nearby Denmark Park has been a hot-button issue for many months. The issue was resolved Thursday when the Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve an acquistions’ contract that will enable the County to sell approximately 57 of the 80 acres that […]
Read More »Residents encouraged to participate in Severe Weather Preparedness Week
PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Forsyth County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), in partnership with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency and the National Weather Service, is encouraging all residents to participate in Severe Weather Preparedness Week, Feb. 7-11, to prepare for the possibility of a disaster. “Spring brings threats of high winds, hail, […]
Read More »Public weighs in on advance voting locations, days and hours
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – About two dozen people attended the Board of Registrations and Elections cycle to learn more about the proposed advance voting locations and voting hours for the 2022 election cycle. The Board recommended the Elections Office, Hampton Park Library, Sharon Springs Park Community and Midway Park Community Building be utilized for advance […]
Read More »Flood Watch in effect for north Georgia
PEACJTREE COTY –The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch remains in effect for portions of north Georgia through tonight. Periods of heavy rainfall are possible across much of north and central Georgia as a cold front moves south across the outlook area. One to two inches of rainfall is likely, mainly north of […]
Read More »Forsyth County to hold public hearings Thursday
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing Thursday at 5 p.m. on a proposed new ordinance that would become the basis of a sewer infrastructure plan to spend up to $19,000,000 to reserve sewer infrastructure almost exclusively for non-residential development. In other public hearings, the Board will consider: An […]
Read More »Forsyth County Comprehensive Plan update under way
PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Every 5 to 10 years Forsyth County updates it’s comprehensive plan. This plan is what lays out and identifies the type growth, density, commercial and what should be allowed in specific areas of the county. Forsyth does this pursuant to GA State land use laws. Applications for zonings and […]
Read More »Family Haven launches campaign to combat teen dating violence
PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Family Haven has launched an awareness campaign to support National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. The campaign initiative will run throughout the month of February on 8 billboards located throughout Forsyth County in an effort to capture the attention of both parents and teens from Forsyth’s 8 […]
Read More »Chattahoochee National Recreation Area adds Forsyth County parkland
CUMMING, Ga. — The Associated Press release reported this weekend that he Chattahoochee River National Recreation area has added parkland in Forsyth County after the National Park Service acquired a parcel bought earlier by the Trust for Public Land. The land will be part of the Bowmans Island Unit of the recreation area, which stretches […]
Read More »Tuesday meeting will address proposed changes to precincts and polling places
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Board of Voter Registrations & Elections (BRE) will seek public input regarding the proposed changes to precinct and polling places and advanced voting hours and changes during a regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday Feb. 1 at 9 a.m. in theVoter Registrations & Elections Office at 1201 Sawnee Dr. Proposed […]
Read More »Court grants Northside Hospital injunction extension
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — A judge has extended an injunction that ensures thousands of Georgians will continue to receive health care from their current physicians and preferred hospitals. This most recent decision by the Superior Court of Fulton County enables Anthem members who seek care at Northside’s hospitals, clinics, and physician practices to remain fully […]
Read More »Forsyth County Fire Dept. Safety Poster Contest
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. –The Forsyth County Fire Department invites all local third-grade students to share their artistic talents while promoting a commitment to safety in their annual Safety Poster Contest. Students are asked to make an original poster about one of three themes: Get Out and Stay Out (Do not go back into a burning […]
Read More »Forsyth County needs poll workers
The Forsyth County Voter Registrations & Elections Office is seeking poll workers for the 2022 election cycle. Meet and greet sessions for potential poll workers will be held at the following times at the Forsyth County Voter Registrations & Elections Office (1201 Sawnee Dr.): Tuesday, Feb. 8 9 to 10:30 a.m. 5:30 to 7 p.m. […]
Read More »Light snow possible, wind chill advisory in effect for part of north Georgia
PEACHTREE CITY — A fast moving storm system may bring scattered light precipitation this afternoon and evening over parts of northeast Georgia. As very cold air moves in behind the system, some of the precipitation may mix with or change to light snow this afternoon. At this time, any snow accumulations are expected to be […]
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