FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — During the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners work session held Dec. 7, County Manager Kevin Tanner recognized Benefits Specialist Maria Villalon for her work to assist all employees in receiving the best benefits for them through Forsyth County government. Villalon has been a leader in the department, helping employees find the […]
Read More »Commissioners are working to improve annexation notification process
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – County Commissioners want citizens to know that just as the state has no ability to enforce proper annexation procedures, county governments similarly possess no ability to serve as a check and balance to annexation abuse. Even though counties can object for up to one year, the objection process remains futile and […]
Read More »BOC to award contract for rehabilitation of Big Creek Greenway Boardwalk today
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga — With 2021 rapidly drawing to a close, the Board of Commissioners will wrap up a number of year-end housekeeping items along with a project that will take most of 2022 to complete — the rehabilitation of the Big Creek Greenway Boardwalk — when it meets in a work session today at […]
Read More »Taylor Morris conservation subdivision will add 93 single-family homes
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Planning Commission concerns aside, the Board of Commissioners moved forward Thursday to unanimously approve a conservation subdivision in North Forsyth that will add 93 homes to the community. The Planning Commission recommended denial of Taylor Morris request to rezone the property at 4850 Burruss Road from agriculture district (A-1) to single […]
Read More »Forsyth County 911 Center offering bonus incentive program
PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Forsyth County 911 Center is offering bonuses for current Communications Officers and offering hiring incentives for new officers to help recruit and retain top talent. The following incentive plan for Communication Officers was approved for immediate implementation by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners during their Nov. 23 […]
Read More »Gary Black hopes to return Republicans to the majority in U.S. Senate
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Three-term Georgia State Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black addressed a large crowd of conservatives Monday evening at the Forsyth County Tea Party meeting at the VFW facility. Black, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, said, “Folks were in a dilemma. I’m going to offer you a solution. I’m asking you to hire […]
Read More »Forsyth County Board of Commissioners to hold public hearings today
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will consider Fill Ministeries, Inc. request to build a place of worship (5,407 sq. ft. chapel) with ancillary uses when it meets today (Tuesday Dec. 2) in the County Administration Building at 2 p.m. Ancillary uses include a fellowship/meeting hall, pavilion/bathrooms, shed, office, minister’s residence, […]
Read More »It’s that time of year for scams
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office issued a scam alert over the weekend, A facebook post indicated several citizens have received calls from someone claiming to be a deputy demanding money for missing jury duty. The caller instructed the person receiving the call to place the money in a drop box at […]
Read More »Foster Forsyth 2022 has begun
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County has formally begun the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan, a document that addresses critical issues and opportunities within the County that incorporates a shared vision for the community’s future. The process of updating the plan, known as Foster Forsyth 2022, is a 12-month planning effort that will culminate […]
Read More »Gary Black will be featured speaker at Monday’s Tea Party meeting
FORTYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Gary Black is the face of the agriculture industry in Georgia. He spent 40 years in the farm business as a cattleman, 21 years as president of the Georgia Agribusiness Council and three terms as the state’s Commissioner of Agriculture. But he wants to do more for Georgians. That is why […]
Read More »Hearthstone Lodge Senior Center closing
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approved a recommendation to close Hearthstone Lodge Senior Center on Shady Grove during Tuesday’s meeting. The county purchased the facility which houses a meeting room, pool and fitness center in 2008 for $540,000 (fees included) and has spent about $400,000 on renovations since. It is […]
Read More »BOC files objection to Horizon’s request for annexation into the City
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Forsyth County Commissioners voted to send a letter to the City Council Tuesday to object to Horizon Christian Academy’s request for annexation into the City. The school is located at the intersection of Bettis Tribble Gap Road and Sawnee Drive. County Attorney told commissioners that if the land is eventually annexed, […]
Read More »Fire Dept. honors and promotes personnel at annual award ceremony
FORSYTH COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT PROMOTES AND PROVIDES AWARDS TO PERSONNEL DURING ANNUAL CEREMONY PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – In a ceremony held Saturday, Nov. 20, the Forsyth County Fire Department presented various awards and promoted 34 personnel during the department’s annual recognition ceremony. Family, friends and Fire Department staff attended the ceremony held at […]
Read More »Sheriff’s Office extends Pups with Purpose program
PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — In mid-2019, Sheriff Ron Freeman announced the implementation of the Pups with Purpose dog program at the Forsyth County Jail. The program gives carefully selected inmates an opportunity to give back to society by providing foster care and basic obedience training to homeless, unwanted dogs while enhancing their own […]
Read More »County Commissioners to revisit countywide election of chairperson
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Commissioners will consider a resolution that could radically alter the current makeup of the Board of Commissioners when they meet in a work session at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the County Administration. Commissioner Laura Semanson wants the Board to ask the state delegation to introduce a home rule resolution to the […]
Read More »School Board’s refinance of bond debt could save taxpayers $7.17 million
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – During Thursday’s meeting, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution brought by the Board of Education that will allow the school system to refinance its GO bond indebtedness at a greatly reduced interest rate that will save Forsyth County taxpayers millions of dollars. The resolution provides for the County to […]
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