FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Throughout October, high school students from various Forsyth County schools have assisted the Forsyth County Board of Elections with preparing polling locations ahead of the Nov. 3 General and Special Election. On various Saturdays, students have helped with the sorting and packing of COVID-19 supplies and preparing other needed materials that […]
Read More »Dr Vonda Wright named president of Metro Atlanta American Heart Association
PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga — Dr. Vonda Wright, chief of sports medicine, Northside Hospital, has been named president of the Metro Atlanta American Heart Association board of directors. Dr. Wright is a double board certified orthopedic surgeon. She specializes in sports medicine for patients of all ages, and uses the latest in injury prevention, conservative […]
Read More »Woman who overdosed on heroin leads police to supplier, six suspected drug dealers arrested
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – A woman who nearly died of a heroin overdose in August led investigators with the Johns Creek-Alpharetta-Forsyth County Drug Task Force to her supplier, resulting in the arrest of six suspected drug dealers and the confiscation of a significant amount of drugs. The investigation led to the home of Christopher Cory […]
Read More »BOC to consider Greer Development project Thursday
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Greer Development Consulting project will be one of the New Business items the Board of Commissioners will consider when it meets in a regular meeting Thursday (Oct. 22) at 5 p.m. in the County Administration Building, 110 East Main Street, Suite 220. Greer is looking to rezone 11.829 acres on Canton […]
Read More »Sheriff’s Office will receive $120,000 GOHS grant
PRESS RELEASE ATLANTA – The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) is announcing the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is one of 21 law enforcement agencies in Georgia to receive a Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic grant for the 2021 grant season. Referred to as a H.E.A.T. grant, Forsyth County’s award totals $120,013.49. The goal of […]
Read More »Recycle household hazardous waste Nov. 7
PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Keep Forsyth County Beautiful (KFCB), in partnership with the Forsyth County Recycling and Solid Waste Department and the City of Cumming, invites residents to participate in the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Recycling and Disposal event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Cumming Fairgrounds’ […]
Read More »Council to proclaim Oct. 18-25 Family Promise Week
CUMMING, Ga. — The Cumming City Council will hold a work session Tuesday Oct. 20 at 4 p.m. in Council Chambers on the third floor of City Hall Building, 100 Main Street. Mayor Troy Brumbalow is expected to read a proclamation to recognize the work of Family Promise of Forsyth County and to declare Oct. […]
Read More »Rooks elected president of Georgia Council of Court Administrators
PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga –Bell-Forsyth Judicial Circuit Court Administrator Robin Rooks has been elected President of the Georgia Council of Court Administrators (GCCA) for the 2020-2021 term. “I am honored to have been selected to serve as president of GCCA and am deeply appreciative of the Council for entrusting me to serve as its […]
Read More »Voters turn out in near-record numbers as advanced voting begins
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Approximately 9,000 voters — some waiting as long as two hours to cast their ballot — flocked to Forsyth County’s seven voting locations on the first two days of advanced voting in the 2020 Presidential Election. “We heard on the news that it was a record-breaking day for the state,” Director […]
Read More »It’s time Georgia voters make their voices heard Advanced voting begins today!
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – For months Republican and Democrat candidates up and down the ballot have spoken loudly about their campaigns. Starting today (Oct. 12) voters in Georgia begin to speak when Advanced Voting begins. Advance voting for the Nov. 3 General and Special Election will be offered to registered Forsyth County voters from 8 […]
Read More »Family Promise addresses issue of homelessness
FORSYTH COUTY, Ga. – The Board of Commissioners has proclaimed the week of Oct. 18-25, as Family Promise Week in Forsyth County. The commission also urged all residents to recognize and raise awareness of the issue of children and families who are homeless in their communities. Each year, an estimated 4.2 million youth and young […]
Read More »Sheriff’s Office K9s will receive protective vests
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Sheriff’s Office K9s Ivo, Buzz and Hummer will receive bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Ivo’s vest is sponsored by Robin and Andy Chu of Boxford, MA and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love-Trained to […]
Read More »Students asked to participate in fire safety video contest
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Forsyth County Fire Department invites all Forsyth County students to share their artistic talents while promoting a commitment to fire safety by recording a video related to fire safety. Submissions will be accepted through Oct. 16, and the winner of the contest will be announced Oct. 19. The winner of […]
Read More »Hose uncoupling ceremony at Fire Station 11
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Fire Department hosted a hose uncoupling ceremony for the newly opened Fire Station 11 (4655 Pittman Road) on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The new station is funded by the voter-approved Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) VI program and by Impact Fees and officially opened on Sept. 28. […]
Read More »Mayor signs Childhood Cancer Awareness proclamation
CUMMING, Ga. — During the Sept. 15th Regular City Council Meeting, Mayor Troy Brumbalow signed two proclamations. The first was in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness. Randi Green, a young lady who is a cancer survivor, was also honored by members of the American Cancer Society who were in attendance to accept the proclamation. Sept. […]
Read More »Back the Blue Softball Tourney Raises $60,000
PRESS RELEASE CUMMING, Ga. — Mayor Troy Brumbalow is passionate about many thing. On Sept. 26, he got to combine two of his biggest loves: softball and supporting our community’s first responders. In partnership with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department, School System and County government, Mayor Brumbalow presented the first Back the […]
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