FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The acceptance of grants totaling more than $290,000 and the awarding of contracts for various county services will dominate the agenda when the Board of Commissioners meets in a work session today (June 7) at 2 pm in the County Administration Building, 110 East Main Street in Cumming. The Board will […]
Read More »GDOT’s Dunn named to 100 Most Influential Women in Georgia Engineering
ATLANTA – Georgia Department of Transportation Board Chair Emily Dunn was recently honored as one of Engineering Georgia magazine’s list of “100 Influential Women in Georgia Engineering.” The magazine is known as the official statewide magazine of Georgia’s engineering industry. Dunn joined the State Transportation in 2011 and has been serving the members of Congressional District 9 since […]
Read More »Kelly Mill Principal McAllister resigns
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Ron McAllister, who became Kelly Mill Elementary School’s first principal in2011 has resigned reportedly for health reasons. The school opened in 2012. In making the announcement, Associate Superintendent of Human Resources and Legal Services Dr. Cindy Salloum said, “Ron’s leadership in establishing the foundation of ‘Making the Atypical…Typical’ will continue to serve […]
Read More »Forsyth County Board of Commissioners public hearings set Thursday
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will hole a regular meeting and public hearings Thursday at 5 pm in the County Administration Building, 110 East Main Street in Cumming. Items to be considered include: An Alternate Design for Highway Nine Investors, LLC and variance to UDC 21-6.5(D) – Parcel C12-006 – […]
Read More »Property tax assessments are in the mail
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. -– It is that time of year again. The Forsyth County Board of Assessors has mailed all 2022 Real Property Assessment Notices.Each property assessment notice is informational and is not a bill. The notices were mailed to County residents on May 27. Property owners will have the opportunity to appeal their property […]
Read More »Finance Committee will hear department funding requests today for FY 2023 budget
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Finance Committee will hold a called meeting today at 9am in the County Administration Building, 110 East Main Street in Cumming to review departmental budget requests for the FY 2023 budget. The committee will hear requests by the following departments: Coroner Tax Assessors / Board of Assessors Tax […]
Read More »Drug bust nets more than $90,000 in illegal drugs
NORTHEAST GEORGIA –Nearly $100,000 in illicit drugs were taken off the streets of Norhteast Georgia last week through the combined efforts of the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement, Hall County Sheriff’s Office, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Banks County Sheriff’s Office, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The enforcement office, the Georgia State Patrol, and Drug Enforcement […]
Read More »Forsyth County 2022 Water Quality Report is now available for viewing online
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Forsyth County’s 2022 Water Quality Report is now ready for viewing. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires community water systems to deliver an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), also known as a Water Quality Report, that provides citizens’ information about their local drinking water quality. The Forsyth County Water and […]
Read More »Georgia Freedom Caucus candidates made a strong showing on Election Day
PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — There is no greater honor than to support the voters in the great state of Georgia. As the Georgia Freedom Caucus (GFC) has done since our founding last year, we continue to be stalwarts of the conservative movement with a tireless dedication to limited government and the Constitution. This election […]
Read More »Coal Mountain statue will honor first responder, armed forces canines
PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – A statue monument with a plaque recognizing canines that have served in the U.S. Armed Services and with First Responders will be unveiled at the Coal Mountain Dog Park (4060 County Way) during a public ceremony on Saturday, June 4. “We were pleased to partner with local veterans to […]
Read More »Valdes wins Republican nomination to school board will face Democrat Elaine Padgett November
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Less than 24 hours after he defeated Erin Knight to win the Republican nomination to the Forsyth County Board of Education in District 5, Mike Valdes was tired but eager to get started. Valdes, the father of three school-aged children ran on a platform that calls for teachers and parents to […]
Read More »2022 General Election Primary Results
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The results of the May 24 General Primary Election. Results are not final until certified by the Secretary of State. U.S. SENATE 94.97% reporting Republican Herschel Walker 795,308 Gary Black 155,482 Lathan Saddler 103,139 Josh Clark 46,203 Kelvin King 37,476 Democrat Raphael Warnock 684,452 Tamara Johnson Shealey 28,409 SECRETARY OF STATE […]
Read More »Board of Commissioners will take a time out on Election Day for work session
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — It will be business as usutl when the Board of Commissioners meets in a work session today (ELECTION DAY) at 2 p.m. in the County Administration Building, 110 East Main Street in Cumming. The agenda items to be considered include: Approval of the Ten Year Solid Waste Plan – Manager of […]
Read More »VOTE! It’s Election Day
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — It’s Election Day in Georgia. All eyes will be on the gubernatorial race where incumbent Brian Kemp is expected to handily defeat former Senator David Perdue despite President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Perdue. This 2022 General Primary and Non-partisan General Election follows weeks of early voting that shattered turnout records and […]
Read More »Board will consider Toll House request to build 128 residential lots
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Commissioners will consider Toll Brothers, Inc. zoning application ZA4037 to rezone from Agricultural District (A1) and Single Family Residential Restricted District (R1R) to Single-Family Residential District (RES2) Conservation Subdivision on 115.253 acres for 128 residential lots when they meet Thursday at 5 p.m. in the County Administration Building, 110 […]
Read More »With 3 days left for early voting, Georgia voters shatter turnout records
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Georgia voters are racing to the polls in record-breaking numbers in advance of next week’s Primary Election. With three days left for early voting, 416,558 votes had been recorded as of Sunday, May 15, a 217 percent increase from the same period in the 2018 Primary when only 120,708 votes were […]
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