ATLANTA, Ga. – Before heading to the state capitol and the start of the 156th General Assembly, Republican Senate Majority Whip Steve Gooch expressed concern about the events that took place Jan. 6 in the U.S. Capitol Building and the nation’s move toward socialism. Five people died and more than 40 were arrested after a […]
Read More »MOU with Toll Bros. is a win for all parties
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – County Commissioners put a long-standing issue between the county, Toll Brothers and the Forsyth Water and Sewer Authority behind them by unanimous approval of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) Thursday. County Attorney Ken Jarrard said the agreement is a win-win-win for all parties. Actually, it could be considered a winX4 since […]
Read More »Perdue, Loeffler win in Forsyth County
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. –Republicans in Forsyth County gave incumbent Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler their overwheming endorsement in the U.S. Senate runoff election Tuesday. Perdue received 75,734 votes to Democrat Jon Ossoff’s 33,764. Loeffler defeated Rev. Raphael Warnock 34,456. Republican Party Chairman Patrick Bell said he was pleased with the Republican’s effort to get […]
Read More »Alfred John becomes District 2 Commissioner
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — In a ceremony held Tuesday, Dec. 29, at the Forsyth County Administration Building, the newest member of the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners took his oath of office. Newly elected Forsyth County District 2 Commissioner Alfred John was sworn in during a ceremony by Forsyth County Probate Judge Woody Jordan. District […]
Read More »Time running out for early voting in critical U.S. Senate runoff
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Georgia voters have only four more days to cast an early vote in the crucial U.S. Senate runoff. Advance voting ends Thursday (Dec. 31). Election Day is Jan. 5 when all precincts will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. As of last Wednesday when the Elections Office closed for […]
Read More »Board approves new county manager contract
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – In its final meeting before the New Year, the Board of Commissioners finalized a three-year contract with Kevin Tanner Tuesday (Dec.22) to serve as county manager with an annual salary of $207,480. The Board also approved a 30-day extension to Interim County Manager Doug Derrer’s contract to assist in the transition […]
Read More »More than 5,000 registered voters in Forsyth County have filed for change address
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Board of Voter Registrations and Elections voted 3-2 today to uphold a challenge by State Representative Marc Morris (R-Cumming) that states that 5,128 people registered to vote in the Jan. 5 General Election Runoff and Special Election Runoff have filed for a change of address, indicating they may have changed […]
Read More »Advance voting starts Monday in high stakes U.S. Senate race
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — One of the most important elections in U.S. history will take place Jan. 5 when Georgia Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue face Democrat challengers Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff respectively in the General Runoff. The eyes of the nation will be on Georgia to learn which party will control […]
Read More »State Rep. Kevin Tanner sole finalist for County Manager
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Four-term State Representative Kevin Tanner is the sole finalist to be appointed Forsyth County Manager. Tanner has spent 27 years in public service. He served four terms as a State Representative for District 9, which includes Lumpkin County and parts of Dawson and Forsyth counties. Prior to his first term as […]
Read More »County breaks ground on Juvenile Justice Center
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Ground was broken on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, for a new Forsyth County Juvenile Justice Center that will replace the current facility located at 875 Lanier 400 Pkwy. The new Juvenile Justice Center will be located at the site of the current facility. The center will be approximately 70,000 square feet […]
Read More »Board approves comprehensive design standards for South Forsyth
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved comprehensive design standards for any new commercial development in south Forsyth Thursday, the goal of which is to ensure high-quality new development. The standards also apply to all redevelopment or expanded sites where more than 25 percent of the disturbed area is affected. Schools, churches, […]
Read More »Levent ethics hearing set December 14
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The outcome of a seven-months’ ethics investigation that will cost Forsyth County taxpayers close to $200,000 will be decided Monday, Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. when the county’s ethics panel meets in the Board of Commissioners Meeting Room, 110 Main Street. The investigation of District 3 Commissioner Todd Levent — which […]
Read More »Animal Shelter’s “Home for the Holidays” promotion underway
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. –The Forsyth County Animal Shelter is making holiday wishes come true for families, and pets, by waiving their standard $85 pet adoption fee! The “Home for the Holidays” adoption special is available now through Jan. 2 on all pets at the Forsyth County Animal Shelter (4065 County Way). The shelter’s adoption fee […]
Read More »Cumming Christmas Parade is Saturday
CUMMING Ga. — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Cumming and the 3rd Annual City of Cumming Christmas Parade is just around the corner on Saturday, Dec. 5, beginning at 5 p.m. The parade will flow from Forsyth Central High School down Tribble Gap/Castleberry Road, through downtown Cumming, and end at the […]
Read More »Forsyth County man dies in single-vehicle crash
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 67-year-old Forsyth County man was killed in a single-vehicle accident today (Dec. 2) in the area of Post Road and Willis Road at approximately 11 a.m. Based on witness statements and physical evidence on-scene, it was determined that Thomas Shriner was traveling south bound on Post road near 6905 Post […]
Read More »Voter registration deadline for Senate runoff is Monday, Dec. 7
Forsyth County, Georgia – Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, is the last day Forsyth County residents can register to vote for the Jan. 5, 2021 General Election & Special Election Runoff, or to change their name and/or address on the January 5, 2021 voter registration list. A Voter Registration Application must be completed, signed and submitted […]
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