FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Forsyth County Republican Party’s annual Fourth of July cookout at McDonald’s Community Room provided a great opportunity for folks to unmask, fellowship on a beautiful afternoon, enjoy some great food and meet many of the candidates running for local and state offices. Hundreds of people took advantage of the opportunity. […]
Read More »Forsyth County Republican Party in turmoil following a changing of the guard
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Hunter Hill was elected 2021 Chairman of the Forsyth County Republican Party. Three months later he is out of office. Hill quietly resigned last month amid allegations of unauthorized use of the party’s funds, sexual harassment and dereliction of duty and he is facing an ongoing criminal investigation by the Sheriff’s […]
Read More »Forsyth County joins Atlanta Regional Commission
PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, — Ga. Forsyth County has joined the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), leaving the Georgia Mountain Regional Commission (GMRC), effective July 1, 2021. With the addition of Forsyth County to the ARC, the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency for various metro-Atlanta counties and cities now serves 11 counties including Cherokee, Clayton, […]
Read More »New drone flying field opens
PRESS RELEASE Forsyth County, Georgia – Forsyth County Parks and Recreation has opened a new drone flying field at the future site of Denmark Park (500 Windy Hill Dr.) in the southwestern portion of the County. The 50-acre field provides recreation drone operators with a place to fly without any special permit. “I am thrilled […]
Read More »Forsyth County 4th of July celebration starts Saturday with fun day at Cumming Fairgrounds
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County residents will begin their Independence Day celebration on Saturday July 3 when the Cumming Fairgrounds will host a fun-filled day from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. The celebration includes music, alcohol, food games, vendors and various contests throughout the day and one of north Georgia’s finest fireworks displays starting […]
Read More »Northside Hospital updates visitor guidelines
PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Northside Hospital has established visitation guidelines that consider patient, public health and staff safety, as well as the emotional and care needs of patients and their families who are separated while facing illness or life events. Northside reserves the right to reduce visitation access at any time based on […]
Read More »County officials hold groundbreaking ceremony for Lanierland Park expansion Friday
PRESS RELEASE Forsyth County, Georgia – Forsyth County officials will host a groundbreaking ceremony at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 9, for an expansion project at Lanierland Park (6115 Jot-Em-Down Rd.). The expansion project, designated as phase two in the park’s master plan, includes the following: – Eight tennis courts – Four pickleball courts […]
Read More »UPDATE: GBI releases statement on officer-involved shooting in Forsyth County
PRESS RELEASE Forsyth, GA (June 24, 2021) – On Thursday, June 24, 2021, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an officer involved shooting at a residence off of Dahlonega Highway in Cumming, Georgia. The early investigation shows that a woman called 911 asking […]
Read More »Forsyth deputy shot and killed an armed man who was threatening a woman Thursday
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – One man is dead following an officer-involved shooting Thursday evening. Sheriff Ron Freeman issued a brief statement about the shooting during a press conference, which was posted to the agency’s Facebook page. Deputies were responding to a 911 call when they arrived on the scene at approximately 8p.m. They observed a male armed […]
Read More »Veteran law enforcement officer hired as Forsyth County Code Compliance Director
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga.– John Mullin joined Forsyth County government as Code Compliance and Animal Services director on June 23, 2021. Mullin brings over 20 years of law enforcement experience. “John comes to the County with a vast criminal justice background and is well respected by his peers,” said County Manager Kevin Tanner. “We look forward to working […]
Read More »Henderson recognized for 36 years of service
PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — During the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners work session held June 22, County Manager Kevin Tanner recognized Assistant to the County Manager Cindy Henderson for over 36 years of service in Forsyth County government. Henderson began working with the County’s Planning Department (now known as the Planning and Community […]
Read More »Dawson County Republican Party presents discussion on Critical Race Theory
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. — Parents who are concerned about the danger of the Marxist-inspired Critical Race Theory (CRT) being pushed on public school students all across America are being invited to attend a discussion presented by the Dawson County Republican Party Monday, June 28 at 6:15 p.m. at 30 Main Street in Dawsonville. The non-profit […]
Read More »Forsyth County Millage rate to remain unchanged; public hearings scheduled for July
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners today (June 22announces its intention to maintain the County’s Maintenance & Operations, Bond and Fire millage rates currently in place with no change. Due to the growth in the tax digest, Maintenance & Operations property taxes levied by the County this year will increase by […]
Read More »Fire Department graduates latest recruit class
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. –In a ceremony held Saturday, June 19, the Forsyth County Fire Department graduated its newest recruit class. Family, friends and Fire Department staff attended the ceremony held at Local Church Forsyth. During the ceremony, 11 recruits officially became Forsyth County firefighters while one Johns Creek Fire Department recruit also completed training. The […]
Read More »Demand intensifies for School Board to end DEI
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Opponents of the Forsyth County School Board’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) plan ramped up the pressure on Board members to end what they believe is a new form of segregation during Tuesday’s Board meeting. The room was filled to capacity with stakeholders. About 90 percent opposed DEI. A small but […]
Read More »Board of Commissioners to hold public hearings during Thursday regular meeting
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will hold its Regular Meeting / Public Hearings on Thursday, June 17, at 5 p.m. in the Forsyth County Administration Building located at 110 East Main Street, Cumming. The public may physically attend this meeting, but – due to COVID19 concerns remote viewing and participation […]
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