FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The tiny Republican Party Headquarters was bursting at the seams Thursday evening until Party Chairman Patrick Bell abandoned the effort to squeeze 300 raucous Republicans into a room designed for maybe 75 and moved the meeting to the Lake Center parking lot. They came out to voice their support and pledge […]
Read More »BOC approves $3.4 million to construct Parkstone Pump Station and Force Main
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Board of Commissioners award a number of contracts during, Tuesday’s work session, the largest of which went to A1 Contracting for the construction of the Parkstone Pump Station and Force Main for the Department of Water and Sewer to A1 Contracting in the amount of $3.4 million; In other business […]
Read More »Forsyth County Chief Deputy Grady Sanford charged with distribution of child pornography
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Chief Deputy Grady Sanford has been arrested on charges of child pornography after a search uncovered evidence that child sexual abuse images had been uploaded to the internet at his home in Cherokee County. According to a Georgia Bureau of Investigation press release, the National Center of Missing and […]
Read More »Parks & Rec receives Agency of the Year Award
PRESS RELEASE Forsyth County, Ga. – Forsyth County Parks & Recreation received the Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA) Agency of the Year Award during the GRPA awards banquet on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The award is presented annually to five population groups within the state, with Forsyth County falling into the largest population category […]
Read More »Holiday Angel, Holiday Gift Certificate programs will brighten residents holiday season
PRESS RELEASE Forsyth County, Ga. – Forsyth County Senior Services invites residents to participate in the 2020 Holiday Gift Angels and Home-Delivered Meals Holiday Gift Certificate Programs throughout the holiday season. Holiday Gift Angels Program: Personalized gift request tags containing the name of a local senior citizen as well as a gift idea are available […]
Read More »Missing water sample notice to residents
PRESS RELEASE Forsyth County, Georgia – While collecting and testing water samples for Total Coliform bacteria in Oct. 2019, the Forsyth County Water & Sewer Department collected and tested 119 samples, one short of the required 120 monthly samples. The results of the 119 samples, collected from representative locations throughout the County’s water distribution system, […]
Read More »Cumming American Legion Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Annual Veterans Day Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 11, beginning at 11 a.m. The event, which this year is presented by American Legion Cumming Post 307, will be held at the Cumming Veterans War Memorial, next door to the Cumming Police Department. This free community event will feature […]
Read More »KFCP to host household hazardous waste disposal event at Cumming Fairgrounds Nov. 7
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Keep Forsyth County Beautiful, in partnership with the City of Cumming and Forsyth County, will present a drive-through Household Hazardous Waste Recycling & Disposal Event at Cumming Fairgrounds Parking Lot #3 on Saturday, Nov. 7. Online registration and a printed or electronic confirmation are required for participation in the event, which […]
Read More »Steam engines roll through Cumming Nov. 13-14
CUMMING, Ga. — The Cumming Antique Power Association will present the 19th Annual Steam, Antique Tractor & Gas Engine Expo at the Cumming Fairgrounds on Nov. 13 & 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. There is no admission to this year’s event, which features a wide array of antique steam and gas-powered […]
Read More »Cumming Arts Center Reopens Nov. 5
CUMMING, Ga. — Cumming Arts Center, located in the historic Brannon-Heard House at 111 Pilgrim Mill Road, will be opening on Nov. 14 for its annual Festival of Trees display and sale, as well as sell of other items in the gift shop, including a 2021 calendar. The Center will be open weekends Nov. 14 […]
Read More »Chairman declares local state of emergency
PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. —Forsyth County Board of Commissioners Chairman Laura Semanson signed a declaration of a local state of emergency Thursday, Oct. 29, following the impact of Tropical Storm Zeta. “The high winds and heavy rain from Tropical Storm Zeta during the early morning hours today have downed trees, created power outages, and […]
Read More »Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office report on downed trees and power lines
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — At 7 a.m. on Thursday (Oct. 29), the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office reported trees and power lines down in the following areas: Hendrix Rd/Boulder Bluff Dr 8800 Block Old Terry Ford Rd Bettis Tribble Gap/Timberland Dr Waterford Dr/Glencree Dogwood Dr/Bald Ridge Acres Lake Aires Dr/ Lake Forest Shady Oak Ln/Walnut Grove […]
Read More »Commissioners approve contracts for Admin Building, Fire Department and SWAT
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – During Tuesday’s meeting, the Board of Commissioners approved several significant purchases aimed at improving lighting at the County Administration Building, the Sheriff’s Office SWAT operation, the county’s early warning system and the Fire Department Training and Logistics Center. Commissioners approved a contract with Entrenzik LED, Inc. in the amount of $69,960 […]
Read More »County proclaims third Saturday Take Back Day
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. During a recent meeting, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners proclaimed the third Saturday of every month as Forsyth County Take Back Day. The commission also urged all residents to take responsibility to remove unused prescription drugs from their homes on a regular monthly basis by using a locally registered Forsyth County […]
Read More »New outdoor warning signals will be on the agenda when commissioners hold work session Tuesday
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Forsyth County Commissioners will consider the purchase of five additional outdoor warning sirens at a cost of $137,892 when they meet in a work session Tuesday (Oct. 27) at 2 p.m. in the County Administration Building, 100 East Main Street, Suite 220. This will be an in-person assembly that is also […]
Read More »City Council delays action on Lanier Parkway pump station and water tank
CUMMING, Ga. — The Cumming City Council discussed the request for proposal for construction of the Lanier Parkway booster pump and water tank project during last week’s meeting but took no action. Willow Construction submitted the low bid of $2,879,498. The project could serve the proposed Lennar Development as well as a new juvenile justice […]
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