CUMMING, Ga. — The City of Cumming is again partnering with Keep Forsyth County Beautiful, UGA Extension Services, and the Georgia Forestry Commission to present a Community Arbor Day Celebration on Friday, Feb. 19th from 5:30-7 p.m. at Cumming City Park (437 Pilgrim Mill Road). Masks and social distancing are strongly encouraged for this event. K-12th grade students throughout […]
Read More »Forsyth County to administer COVID-19 vaccines in February
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Pfizer vaccines will be administered over four days at two locations Forsyth County, in partnership with Northside Hospital Forsyth and other community partners, will be administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination to eligible residents, by appointment only, Feb. 4, 8, 9 and 10. Currently, residents that qualify for Group 1A+ (healthcare workers, […]
Read More »Cumming work session scheduled Tuesday
CUMMING, Ga. – Cumming City Council will hold a work session Tuesday (Feb. 2) at 6 p.m. in the third floor Council Chambers 100 Main Street. Agenda items to be considered include: An ordinance amendment related to parking and miscellaneous offenses; A request to Use Horton Hall as COVID Vaccination Location; Emergency Management Update on […]
Read More »Residents encouraged to participate in severe weather preparedness week
PRESS RELEASE Forsyth County, Ga. – The Forsyth County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), in partnership with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency and the National Weather Service, is encouraging all residents to participate in Severe Weather Preparedness Week, Feb. 1-5, to prepare for the possibility of a disaster. “Spring brings threats […]
Read More »Renovations repairs to parks and library on Tuesday BOC agenda
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Commissioners will consider making renovations and improvements at several county parks and the Cumming Branch Public Library when they hold a work session Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the County Administration Building, 110 East Main Street in Cumming. EMA Director Chris Grimes will start the meeting with an update on the […]
Read More »Planning Commission meeting scheduled Tuesday
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting and public hearings Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the County Administration Building, 110 East Main Street in Cumming. Public hearings to be held include: UDC modifications related to administrative variances for light pole height; UDC modifications related to separation distances between […]
Read More »Two vaccine events set this week
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County held two COVID-19 vaccination events last week, with two more completely booked, appointment-based events set for this week. The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognized the need to increase the opportunity for residents to receive COVID-19 vaccines. County departments worked together to organize the events. “Our Emergency Management Director […]
Read More »Board of Commissioners will proclaim School Choice Week in Forsyth County Jan. 24-30
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting and two public hearings Thursday (Jan. 21) at 5 p.m.in the County Administration Building 110 East Main Street. The Board will begin the meeting with a proclamation declaring Jan. 24 through Jan. 30, 2021 School Choice Week in Forsyth County to be […]
Read More »Northside Hospital ranks among Best Places to Work in the nation
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Northside Hospital was recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the last quarter of 2020 by workplace culture and compensation monitoring site Comparably. Among all Top Large employers (more than 500 employees) across the United States, Northside ranked for Best Company Culture, Best Companies for Women and Best […]
Read More »Sen. Gooch reviews first week of Gen. Assembly
PRESS RELEASE By: Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) ATANTA — On Monday, Jan. 11, members of the Senate and the House officially gaveled in to begin the 2021 Legislative Session. The new session brings with it many familiar motions and procedures, including formally electing our President Pro Tempore, Secretary of the Senate, and Sergeant […]
Read More »Conditions favorable for light snow
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. – The National Weather Service at Peachtree City issued the following Special Weather Statement at 4:18 am today for Dade, Walker, Catoosa, Whitfield, Murray, Fannin, Gilmer, Union, Towns, Chattooga, Gordon, Pickens, Dawson, Lumpkin and White counties. A band of light precipitation is expected to move into far northwest Georgia this morning behind […]
Read More »21 counties to receive disaster relief funds
PRESS RELEASE ATLANTA –Governor Brian Kemp requested a Major Disaster Declaration for Tropical Storm Zeta based on joint federal, state and local preliminary damage assessments totaling more than $22 million. The disaster declaration approved by President Donald Trump makes public assistance available for 21 counties in Georgia. “The declaration will provide resources to help offset […]
Read More »Forsyth County to administer COVID-19 Vaccines
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Forsyth County, in partnership with Northside Hospital Forsyth and other community partners, will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines to residents, by appointment only, that are eligible for the vaccine according to the Georgia Department of Public Health’s vaccine distribution plan. Currently, residents that qualify for Group 1A+ (healthcare workers, long-term care facility […]
Read More »Man injured in explosion at NoFo Brew Co.
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – An unidentified man suffered burns over 50 percent of his body Tuesday when a still exploded at NoFo Brew Co. & Distillery in Cumming. Forsyth County Fire Division Chief Jason Shivers said the man was a guest at the company and was with an employee at the time of the explosion. […]
Read More »State Rep. McDonald angered by lack of communication with Secretary of State’s Office
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – As rookie District 26 State Rep. Lauren McDonald (R-Cumming) prepared for his second day in the Georgia General Assembly, election reform and his anger over how Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger handled the Jan. 5 election was clearly on his mind. “Dealing with the Secretary’s Office was horrible,” he said. “When […]
Read More »State Rep. Gilligan calls for change in leadership
PRESS RELEASE ATLANTA – State Representative Sheri Gilligan (R-Cumming, D24) says that it is time for a change in leadership. “The November 3rd election was the most chaotic election in our State’s history. Due to overwhelming reports of voting fraud and irregularities, the House Governmental Oversite Committee and the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee both held hearings […]
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