FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Forsyth County District 1 Commissioner and Vice-Chairwoman Molly Cooper was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer following a routine doctor visit for an illness. “Commissioner Cooper is doing well and has a positive prognosis from her medical team,” said County Manager Kevin Tanner. “She is still actively involved in the day-to-day […]
Read More »Stop CRT movement is gaining momentum
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Stop Critical Race Theory (CRT) movement is gaining momentum nationally and in Forsyth County where hundreds of angry protestors will gather at Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting to demand that CRT be removed from schools. The meeting inside will begin at 6 p.m. The meeting in the parking lot will […]
Read More »Drowning victim body recovered from Lake Lanier
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Hall County Fire Service recovered the body of a man who drowned Friday while paddle boarding near Buford Dam without a life jacket. The body has been identified as that of Jeffrey McElfrish 55, of Louisville, Kentucky.
Read More »Drowning reported near Buford Dam Road
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is reporting a drowning near Buford Dam Road today. The eastbound lane of Buford Dam was closed for a short time but has now reopened. Fetch Your News will have more details as they become available.
Read More »Commissioners reject $909,000 block grant from Biden’s Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Wary of the strings attached to a $909,900 Community Development Block Grant from Joe Biden’s Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Board of Commissioners voted 3-1 during Tuesday’s work session to approve a motion to reject the offer and send a letter stating the county is opting out of the […]
Read More »Cumming man shot in apparent drug deal
PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY Ga. — Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested a man in reference to a shooting incident that occurred on July 13, 2021. At approximately 10:15 p.m., deputies were flagged down at Highway 9 and McFarland Parkway by a 19-year-old male victim from Cumming who had been shot. The incident took […]
Read More »Nationally recognized education expert Robbins will be featured speaker at Tea Party meeting
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Jane Robbins, an attorney and senior fellow with the American Principles Project who has testified before Congress and 12 state legislatures, will be the featured speaker at the Forsyth County Tea Party meeting Monday, July 26 at VFW, 1045 Dahlonega Hwy. A graduate of Clemson University, Robbins has worked on issues […]
Read More »Republican Hispanic organization schedules rally to support freedom fighters in Cuba Sunday
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Republican National Hispanic Assembly of Georgia (RNHAG) is partnering with Ozzy Llanes, owner of Cubanos ATL restaurant located in Sandy Springs, GA to hold a SOSCuba Viva Cuba Libre Rally. We invite everyone to attend on Sunday, July 18th, 2021 @ 1pm to stand with us in solidarity for the freedom […]
Read More »Board of Commissioners to consider revocation of Hindu Center permit in Tuesday work session
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Board of Commissioners will consider revocation of the conditional use permit (CUP) for the Hindu Center of Atlanta, Inc. when it meets in a work session Tuesday (July 13) at 2 p.m. in the County Administration Building 110 E. Main Street in Cumming. “After 18 months, if they don’t do […]
Read More »S.C. man dies after being struck by truck
PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — On Saturday (July 10) at approximately 11:20a.m., Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department were dispatched to the Hickory Lakeside subdivision off Pilgrim Mill Road in reference to a pedestrian that was run over by a vehicle. Based on the on-scene investigation, the victim, identified as 49-year-old Brian Crook […]
Read More »Hammons named risk and safety manager
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County, Georgia – Heather Hammons has been named Forsyth County Risk and Safety Manager effective July 5, 2021. Hammons replaces former Risk and Safety Manager Charity Clark after Clark was named director of Personnel Services. “Heather is an ideal fit for the position of risk and safety manager,” said County […]
Read More »John Jefferson hired as county Projects Director
PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. –John Jefferson has joined Forsyth County government as Capital Projects director. Jefferson brings over 30 years of experience in project design, execution and management. “As Forsyth County grows, there is a need to have a Capital Projects director to oversee the completion of County construction projects”, said County Manager Kevin […]
Read More »Board of Commissioners approves initial expenses for Land Bank
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a request by County Manager Kevin Tanner to authorize initial expenses for the newly created Forsyth County/City of Cumming Land Bank. Tanner said counsel will draft a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will require those expenses for the Anderson Lake (also known as the Greenleaf […]
Read More »County Commissioners hold second public hearing on 2022 proposed budget of $164 million
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Chief Financial Officer Marcus Turk presented the proposed 2022 budget at a second public hearing before the Board of Commissioners. Thursday (July 9). Commissioners can adopt the budget following the third public hearing set for July 22. The overall millage rate has tentatively been set at 7.896. The overall rate is […]
Read More »Forsyth County Board of Commissioners to discuss land bank at Thursday meeting
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Board of Commissioners will discuss funding for the Forsyth County/City of Cumming Land Bank Authority and of retaining counsel for guidance and related matters when it meets Thursday July 8 at 5 p.m. in the County Administration Building, 110 East Main Street in Cumming. The purpose of the land bank […]
Read More »Sheriff’s Office investigating a fatal crash
PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — On July 3, 2021 at approximately 2:36 p.m., Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department were dispatched to the area of Buford Dam Road and Timber Lake Trail in reference to a collision between a SUV and a motorcycle. Based on the preliminary investigation, it was determined a 2017 […]
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