ROSWELL, Ga. — On Friday, May 20, at 7 p.m., 6th District U.S. Congressional candidate Dr. Rich McCormick will host a viewing of 2000 Mules at the Aurora Cineplex, 5100 Commerce Parkway in Roswell. Directed by Dinesh D’Souza is the most successful political documentary in a decade, having grossed more than $10 million in revenue. […]
Read More »ACCG recognizes Forsyth County departments and officials
PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Several Forsyth County government departments and leaders were recognized by the Board of Commissioners during their May 10 work session for receiving various Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) awards. The following elected officials and staff were recognized by ACCG during their annual conference held in late April: – […]
Read More »Board of Commissioners approves design work for Antioch Water Treatment expansion
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Black and Veatch Corporation Tuesday in the amount of $342,233 for the Phase 3 expansion design of the Antioch Water Treatment Facility. The expansion will increase capacity to 40 million gallons daily and adds three new membranes, new basin, high service pump, and […]
Read More »Students honored for participation in Georgia 4-H Project Achievement
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. –During their May 5 regular meeting, the Board of Commissioners recognized students in Georgia 4-H who recently competed in the annual Georgia 4-H Project Achievement public speaking competition. Multiple students participating in the competition received district-wide recognition for their presentations including students in the 4th to 6th grade Cloverleaf level, 7th to […]
Read More »First graduating class of Alliance Academy recognized by Board of Commissioners
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. –The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognized the first class of the Alliance Academy for Innovation to graduate after attending the school for a full four years during Thursday’s meeting. When the school opened in 2018, the academy consisted of 499 freshmen and sophomores. Today, Alliance Academy consists of over 1,100 high […]
Read More »Sheriff’s Office will host women’s self defense class Thursday
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office will host a course designed to teach women situational awareness by reviewing case studies of previous abductions. Some hands-on training is provided but is limited. This class is designed for women and reserved for women only. Teenagers 14 and over can only attend at their parent’s […]
Read More »County will consider inmate work detail agreement with Department of Corrections
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Board of Commissioners will consider approval of an Inmate Work Detail Agreement with the Georgia Department of Corrections when they meet in a work session Tuesday, May 10 at 2 p.m. in the County Administration Building, 110 East Main Street in Cumming. The department will provide up to 10 inmate […]
Read More »Matthew Renshaw is named sole finalist for White County Manager
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — Matthew R. Renshaw is under consideration as the sole finalist for the position of County Manager for Forsyth County. He has over 29 years of experience in local government leadership and management and, as a result of his commitment to his profession and high ethical standards, he is a Credentialed Manager […]
Read More »BOC paves the way for sale of medical marijuana
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — County commissioners cleared the path for specialty pharmacies that will be authorized to sell medical marijuana in Forsyth County during Thursday’s Board of Commissioners meeting. It took several months for staff to write a definition that clearly defines the difference between a full-service pharmacy like a Walgreens or CVS that sells […]
Read More »County Commissioners says no tattoo parlors in three overlay districts
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Despite the passionate pleas of two professional tattoo artists and support from Commissioner Laura Semanson, the Board of Commissioners chose to bar tattoo parlors from three overlay districts in Forsyth County during Thursday’s public hearings. The vote was 4-1 to keep those businesses out of the overlay districts of Atlanta Highway/McFarland […]
Read More »Tolbert Street Cemetery revitalization project
PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A dedication ceremony was held Monday, May 2, for a cemetery located at 351 Tolbert St. following a recent Leadership Forsyth revitalization project of the property that contains unmarked and marked graves. The ceremony featured remarks made by retired Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Bishop Othal Lakey, Forsyth County […]
Read More »Forsyth County to host pre-pet adoption event
PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Animal Shelter will host an 80’s-themed adoption event on Saturday, May 14, from noon to 4 p.m. in front of the Animal Shelter (4065 County Way) and at the Coal Mountain Dog Park (4055 County Way). The event is a “sneak peek” for the shelter’s […]
Read More »Dawsonville man killed in motorcycle accident Thursday
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Joshua Waldrip, 33, of Dawsonville was killed Thursday evening when his 2007 Kawasaki ZX600 crossed the centerline on Buford Dam Road and collided head on with a Mercedes Benz GLE. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and Forsyth County Fire Department responded to the accident. Mr. Waldrip was pronounced dead at the […]
Read More »Forsyth County Comprehensive Plan update meetings set for May
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Georgia requires communities to update their comprehensive plans every five years. To that end, Forsyth County will host three public meetings (two in-person, one virtual) in coordination with an online review period in May as part of Foster Forsyth 2022, a 12-month planning effort. The first two meetings will be in […]
Read More »Deputy James Davis receives Triple E Award
PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. –During the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners work session held April 26, County Manager Kevin Tanner recognized Deputy First Class James Davis with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office for his years of service and for keeping the County Administration Building safe. Deputy Davis has been with the Sheriff’s Office since […]
Read More »BOC proclaims April Sarcoidosis Awareness Month
PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — During the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners work session held April 26, the Board proclaimed the month of April as Sarcoidosis Awareness Month in Forsyth County. Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that can affect almost any organ of the body, and causes the immune system, which normally protects the […]
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