Laura Semanson

Commissioners review proposed amendments to county sign ordinance

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. -- As authorized by the Board of Commissioners, the Planning and Community Development Department drafted a list…

2 years ago

County withdraws from LOST talks, will enter mediation process

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. -- The Board of Commissioners abruptly ended formal negotiations with the City of Cumming Tuesday regarding continuation…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

County Commissioners to revisit countywide election of chairperson

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Commissioners will consider a resolution that could radically alter the current makeup of the Board of…

2 years ago

Plans for new county admin building moving forward

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – County Manager Kevin Tanner provided an update on the new multi-level, 130,000 square foot county administration…

3 years ago

Commercial sewer could produce millions of dollars in new revenue for Forsyth County

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – County Manager Kevin Tanner recommended that the Board of Commissioners use $17-$19 million of the $47.37…

3 years ago

Forsyth County Development Authority will continue to have seven members — for now

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Board of Commissioners discussed the future of the Forsyth County Development Authority during Tuesday’s meeting…

3 years ago

Alfred John becomes District 2 Commissioner

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. -- In a ceremony held Tuesday, Dec. 29, at the Forsyth County Administration Building, the newest member…

3 years ago

BOC nominates three for Development Authority

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Three items on the Board of Commissioners work session produced lengthy discussions but none more than…

3 years ago

BOC approves $153.8 million FY 2020-21 budget

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Board of Commissioners adopted the FY 2020-21 budget Thursday which included a 2 percent cost…

3 years ago

Levent calls censure vote “retaliation” for his opposition to the City of Sharon Springs

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. –On Thursday (Aug. 20) the Board of Commissioners voted 3-0 (Commissioner Todd Levent and Cindy Mills recused…

4 years ago

BOC approves undisclosed amount of funding to bring the Levent investigation to a conclusion

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Forsyth County Commissioners voted 3-0 (with Commissioners Cindy Mills and Todd Levent having recused themselves) Tuesday…

4 years ago

BOC discusses framework for distribution of $12.4 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – David Gruen appeared before the Board of Commissioners Wednesday (July 22) to seek direction regarding the…

4 years ago