PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Forsyth County property owners now have the option to see their 2021 Real Property Assessment online, review comparable properties and file an appeal for their property value, if necessary. “Last year we were excited to introduce a new way to review property assessments and appeal online,” said Director of […]
Read More »Forsyth County woman dies in camper fire
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 52-year-old Forsyth County woman died when a pull-behind style trailer caught fire Wednesday (May 26) at 2600 Hammond Drive. Forsyth County Fire Services Division Chief Jason Shivers said firefighters were dispatched at 7:13 a.m. to a structure fire with entrapment. Upon arrival of the first unit they were confronted with […]
Read More »Northside Hospital receives patient care award
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — For a fourth consecutive year, Northside Hospital health care system has been recognized for having among the best hospitals in the nation for patient experience. Healthgrades, the leading online resource for information about physicians and hospitals, has announced the recipients of its 2021 Outstanding Patient Experience Award. Northside Hospital Atlanta, Northside […]
Read More »Board to award bid for water main improvements on Bentley Road, Tuesday
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Board of Commissioners is expected to award the bid for construction of water main improvements on Bentley Road and Derby Drive to Strickland & Sons Pipeline, Inc. in the amount of $1,321,432.25 when it meets in a work session Tuesday (May 25) at 2 p.m. in the County Administration Building […]
Read More »UNG softball draws fourth seed in NCAA tourney
DAHLONEGA – The second-ranked University of North Georgia softball team, fresh off winning the Southeast Regional crown, was tabbed as the fourth seed in the NCAA Division II Softball Championship bracket Sunday and will take on No. 24 Biola at 3:30 p.m. EDT Thursday afternoon. Biola comes into the tournament at 22-14 and champions of […]
Read More »Sections of Big Creek Greenway closed
PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The following sections of the Big Creek Greenway multi-use trail are closed for repairs: *Union Hill Rd. (marker 3.7) to Fowler Park (marker 4.6) Bethelview Rd. (marker 8.3) to Kelly Mill Rd. (marker 10.2) McFarland Pkwy. (marker 1.5) to Union Hill Rd. (marker 3.6) * The Union Hill […]
Read More »Forsyth County parents demand School System remove Critical Race Theory from schools
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Last week, Governor Kemp sent a letter to the state Board of Education urging “immediate steps to ensure that Critical Race Theory and its dangerous ideology do not take root in our state standards and curriculum.” He called CRT “divisive and un-American.” At about the same time, angry parents of Forsyth […]
Read More »Forsyth County Fire Department offers Junior Fire Academy June 28-July 2
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Forsyth County Fire Department invites Forsyth County students interested in learning what it takes to be a firefighter to sign up for a free weeklong daytime summer camp program. The Junior Fire Academy, for students entering seventh and eighth grade this fall, will be held Monday, June 28, through Friday, […]
Read More »County Manager Tanner recognized by State Transportation Board
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — During their May 20 meeting, the Georgia State Transportation Board recognized Forsyth County Manager Kevin Tanner with a resolution for his time served as a state representative and his commitment to advancing transportation and transit throughout the state. “Rep. Tanner is a true steward of transportation and transit advancement and funding […]
Read More »County Water Quality Report now available
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Forsyth County Department of Water & Sewer 2021 Water Quality Report is now available for viewing. The report, which can be found by clicking here, will be included in mailed County water and sewer bills, and for those with paperless billing, the report will be provided as a website link […]
Read More »Second round of public input meetings on public transportation plan set
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Department of Public Transportation will host a second round of virtual public information open house meetings where residents can provide feedback on Link Forsyth, the County’s first public transportation master plan. “We received invaluable feedback from the first outreach events, and we will be sharing what we have […]
Read More »Two suspects charged with kidnapping woman from Goodwill parking lot
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — On May 17, 2021, at approximately 1:55 p.m., the 77-year-old victim was walking to her car in the parking lot of the Goodwill located at 715 Atlanta Highway when she was confronted by two females who told her to get into their car or something would happen to her. Once in […]
Read More »State of the County honors the way citizens pulled together in 2020
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The State of the Union address Tuesday was as much a tribute to the resiliency of Forsyth Countians during and after the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 as it was about the promise of 2021. One of the most powerful State of the Union Addresses in many years featured a cast of […]
Read More »Commissioners meeting set Thursday at 5 p.m.
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting Thursday (May 20) at 5 p.m. in the County Administration Building, 110 E. Main Street, Suite 220 in Cumming. Under Announcements IV. Announcements and Reports: There will be a presentation of Law Enforcement Commendation Medal Award to Corporal Deborah Forrest by the […]
Read More »Forsyth County recognizes National Public Works Week May 16-21
PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed May 16-22, 2021, as National Public Works Week in Forsyth County to recognize public works departments as essential for the health and well-being of residents. Forsyth County public works departments include Engineering, Roads and Bridges, Stormwater, Water and Sewer, Recycling and […]
Read More »Georgia Honors Fallen Law Enforcement Personnel at Public Safety Memorial Ceremony
FORSYTH, GA. — The Georgia Public Safety Memorial Committee, the Board of Public Safety, the Georgia Public Safety Training Center, and keynote speaker Governor Brian P. Kemp will recognize and honor law enforcement personnel who have died while on duty at the annual Georgia Public Safety Memorial Ceremony at 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 18, 2021. […]
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