FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved modifications to the county’s Animal Control Ordinance that prohibits the sale of dogs, cats, and domestic rabbits by the county’s pet shops. The vote came during a public hearing at Thursday’s regular meeting and was applauded by Debra Berger, the State Director for the US […]
Read More »Gilligan, Barrett square off at the Conference Center
FORSYTH COUNTY Ga. — Incumbent District 24 State Representative Sheri Gilligan and challenger Carter Barrett participated in the Forsyth County Republican Party Runoff Candidate Forum at the Conference Center Wednesday. Both candidates threw a few sharp elbows early. Some landed, and some didn’t. But no blood was shed and there was no knockout punch. Like […]
Read More »Tressler explains absence at Town Hall due to a concussion she suffered in fall at home
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A note received during last night’s Run-Off Town Hall at the Forsyth Conference Center from former County Commissioner Patrick Bell explains Julie Tressler’s injury and the reason for her absence: “Julie would like to convey her disappointment in not being able to participate in tonight’s Forsyth Young Republican and Forsyth County […]
Read More »Cox goes solo in District 28 debate after opponent Julie Tressler is injured in a fall
FORSYTH COUNTY Ga. — The Forsyth County Republican Party held a Run-Off Town Hall Wednesday for District 24 and 28 State House candidates incumbent Sheri Gilligan and her opponent Carter Barrett and Brent Cox and Julie Tressler at the Forsyth Conference Center at Lanier Tech. Cox a businessman and former football coach had the rostrum all […]
Read More »Public hearings on county’s comp plan set for late June and early July
PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County will hold two public hearings in late June and early July as part of Foster Forsyth 2022, a 12-month planning effort that will culminate in a partial update to the County’s Comprehensive Plan. The hearings will be an opportunity to provide direct feedback on the draft Comprehensive […]
Read More »High temperatures in Georgia raise health concerns
ATLANTA – With temperatures expected to be in the high 90’s throughout the state for the next several days, and at times feeling like more than 100 degrees with the humidity, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to avoid prolonged exposure to the heat and sun and to limit strenuous outdoor activity […]
Read More »Commissioners will consider changes to Animal Control Ordinance Thursday
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider an amendment to the county ordinance regarding modifications to the Animal Control ordinance when they meet in a regular session with public hearings Thursday (June 16) at 5 p.m. in the County Administration Building, 110 East Main Street in Cumming. The […]
Read More »Brent Cox, Julie Tressler will debate Wednesday
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Brent Cox and Julie Tressler will face off Wednesday when the Forsyth County Republican Party hosts a candidate forum at the Forsyth Conference Center, 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd. . Doors open at 6 pm. The debate begins at 6:30 pm. Cox defeated Tressler in a six-candidate General Primary Election last month […]
Read More »Republican Party runoff debates Wednesday
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Republican Party will host a candidate forum……. for candidates in the House Dist. 24 and District 28 State Representative Runoff Election on June 15 in the Forsyth Conference Center, 3410, Ronald Reagan Blvd. in Cumming. Doors open at 6 pm. The debate begins at 6:30. Two University of […]
Read More »Forsyth County deputies investigate fatality involving car and lawn mower
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County deputies are investigating a fatal accident involving a car and riding lawn mower that occurred at4 p.m. Wednesday on Hopewell Road near Church Road. The accident claimed the life of 68-year-old Paul Nix of Cumming who was operating the mower in his front yard near the roadway when a white […]
Read More »Parks and Recreation Department has a variety of summer camps available
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — School’s out for summer, and the Cumming Recreation & Parks Department has plenty of summer camp options for kids of all ages, interests, and abilities. Summer programs offer camps for lovers of sports, art, dance, horseback riding, gymnastics, cheerleading, and more. The Cumming Recreation Department also offers Camp Cool Kids & […]
Read More »Cumming Farmers Market is now open
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Cumming Farmers Market is now open every Wednesday and Saturday morning with a variety of locally grown and produced goods, including baked goods, jams, jellies, and honey. The market is located at the Cumming Fairgrounds Parking Lot 3 from June through the end of September,. Hours are from 6:30 a.m. […]
Read More »New agreement will make NAPA the in-house auto parts supplier for Forsyth County
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Integrated Supply Services at Tuesday’s work session that will make Genuine Auto Parts, dba, NAPA, an in-house supplier of auto parts for the county’s Fleet Maintenance Department. Director of Fleet Maintenance Avery Gravitt said he has researched the issue for a couple of […]
Read More »Advanced voting for the June 21 general primary runoff starts next Monday
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Advance Voting for the June 21 General Primary Runoff will be offered to registered Forsyth County voters daily beginning Monday, June 13, through Friday, June 17. Voting hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the following locations: Forsyth County Voter Registration & Elections Office (1201 Sawnee Drive) Hampton Park Library […]
Read More »Forsyth County prepares to launch two-year project of replacing water meters
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Department of Water and Sewer is about to embark on a two-year project of replacing more than 66,000 starting this summer. Said Director of Water and Sewer Barry Lucas, “With many of our existing automated meters reaching the end of their useful life, we have the opportunity to replace […]
Read More »Armed Forces, First Responder Canines honored with statue at Coal Mountain Park
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Dogs that have served heroically in the U.S. Armed Forces and with First Responders received special recognition over the weekend when the county unveiled a statue monument with an engraved plaque at the Coal Mountain Dog Park (4060 County Way). District 4 Commissioner Cindy Mills and President of the Forsyth County Patriots […]
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