FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. –The GBI is investigating the death of a 63-year old inmate at the Forsyth County jail. Rhett Anderson of Cumming was arrested Nov. 13 on a warrant for Failure to Appear Probation Violation. He was housed in the medical unit on detox protocols. Deputies observed Mr. Anderson sleeping during the 2:28 a.m. […]
Read More »Dhawan appointed to Forsyth County Board of Tax Assessors
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Amita Dhawan has been appointed to the Forsyth County Board of Tax Assessors as the District 2 representative for a three-year term of office set to begin on Dec. 8, 2021. Dhawan was nominated for the position by District 2 Commissioner Alfred John during the Board of Commissioners Nov. 9 work […]
Read More »Board to consider approval of ad valorem tax for School District Thursday
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Board of Commissioners is expected to consider a resolution to provide for the levy and collection of an annual ad valorem tax to provide funds for the payment of the principal and interest on Forsyth County School District Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series, 2021when it meets in a regular […]
Read More »Homestead and age 65 tax exemptions can now be filed online
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Tax Appraiser Mary Kirkpatrick said this week, if you are a Forsyth County resident, it is easier than ever to file for the homestead exemption or the age 65 plus school tax exemption. You can do so through the online Smartfile Tax Exemption Application tool located on the County’s website, forsythco.com. […]
Read More »List of Cumming City Center tenants growing as opening nears
CUMMING, GA — Anticipation is growing as the opening of the Cumming City Center draws near and the list of tenants continues to grow. Retailers that have signed leases to join the City Center family include Pieces & Peaches, Muse Cabin, Wright’s Fish and Chips, Los Rios Cantina, Roxy, Moxy and King’s Kids Boutique, Social […]
Read More »City is planning Christmas Parade Dec. 4
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — It’s the most wonderful time of year! The City of Cumming is making plans now for it’s annual Christmas Parade. Anyone who would like to be in the parade should complete the registration form and email it to [email protected] by Monday, Nov. 29th. Any group wishing to sponsor or participate in […]
Read More »Jacobs Sr. VP Meinhart chosen to serve on Atlanta Regional Commission
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Jacobs Engineering Group Senior Vice President Tom Meinhart has been elected to serve as an at-large citizen member on the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC). “Tom’s perspective from the private sector and knowledge of Forsyth County’s needs from raising his three children here make him an ideal candidate to serve on the […]
Read More »Sparks fly during talk of a commission chairman to be elected county wide
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Talk of adding a chairman who would be elected by a county-wide vote to the Board of Commissioners sparked a heated back-and-forth between County Commission Chairwoman Cindy Jones Mills and Commissioner Laura Semanson at Tuesday’s work session. Commissioners currently choose a fellow commissioner to serve as chair on an annual basis. […]
Read More »Board of Commissioners approves the Dick Creek phase-out project
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Board of Commissioners gave unanimous consent to award a contract with Strack, Inc. for the Dick Creek Sanitary Sewer and Pump Station Phase-out Project for the Department of Water and Sewer in the amount of $1,999,009.00 during its Tuesday work session. Commissioners discussed, but did not make a decision on […]
Read More »Be a ‘Holiday Angel’ for a local elder this holiday season
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Senior Services invites residents to participate in the 2021 Holiday Gift Angels and Home-Delivered Meals Holiday Gift Certificate Programs throughout the holiday season. Holiday Gift Angels Program: Personalized gift request tags containing the name of an older adult resident as well as a gift idea are available for participants. […]
Read More »Commissioners to discuss county-wide election of chairman at today’s meeting
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — County Commission work sessions generally provide an opportunity for commissioners to discuss an issue of interest publicly prior to voting on them during a subsequent regular session, often following a public hearing. The meetings allow citizens to be alerted as to how their elected officials view the issue before it is […]
Read More »Fire Department will begin annual Aerial’s House toy collection Nov. 15
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Forsyth County Fire Department is best known for saving lives. But, for the 19th straight year, it will save Christmas for many families in need with the annual Aerial’s House toy collection. “The Fire Department is honored to continue a wonderful initiative that brings joy to children and families during […]
Read More »Board of Commissioners meets today
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Board of Commissioners is expected to vote on several grant applications that will save taxpayer thousands of dollars when it meets in a work session today at 2 p.m. in the County Administration Building, 110 East Main Street in Cumming Among the grant items to be considered is the Criminal […]
Read More »UNG Cross Country finishes 6th at NCAA Southeast Regional
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The University of North Georgia cross country team finished sixth at the NCAA Division II Cross Country Southeast Regional Saturday morning. This is the eighth straight regional UNG has earned a top 10 finish in the regional race and the ninth time overall. Queens won the regional with 25 points, besting Wingate by […]
Read More »Youth charged with 17 counts of Entering Auto
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County deputies arrested a 16-year-old male from Florida Sunday and charged him with 17 counts of of Entering Auto, Theft by Taking Motor Vehicle, and Criminal Trespass to Property. Deputies responded to a 0-1-1 report of report people wearing hoodies breaking into cars in the parking lot area of Deerfield […]
Read More »Commissioners approve FY2022 budget
FORSYTH COUNTY , Ga. – The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to adopt the $164.2 million FY 2022 budget that includes a 4 percent increase in the cost of living allowance for all county employees and an increase in the allowance for the employees 401(k) during Thursday’s meeting. If approved, the General Fund budget […]
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