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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A plan outlining a new phase of upgrades at the Sawnee Mountain Preserve was not received with open arms by the Forsyth County Commission at its Nov. 24 work session. While commissioners did not completely dismiss the proposed master plan, there was a consensus to redra…
This year marks the sixth Holiday House program, which provides Christmas gifts for kids aged newborn to 18-years old from families struggling to make ends meet.
Forsyth County officials broke ground on a traffic project that will widen Ga. 369 and create a new interchange at its intersection with Ga. 400.
Deputy Superintendent Joey Pirkle said the draft plan in October sufficiently meets the primary objectives for staff in creating new attendance zones, and requires no changes.
The county expects a 4.7 increase in real and personal property tax revenue to $63.8 million, and a near 2 percent rise in ad valorem income.
Fostering economic development amid the flurry of challenges presented by COVID-19 was a difficult task, but Forsyth County still made progress. That was the message at the 2020 Economic Development Summit put on by Forward Forsyth, the county’s economic development arm.
The Forsyth County Lions Club is sponsoring its first annual partnership with the Marcus and Sharon Gunter Foundation on its annual “Coats, Socks & Gloves” campaign to provide winter clothing to local homeless and low-income residents.
Don't feel like cooking or cleaning for Thanksgiving this year? Good news! Wherever you are in North Fulton, you've got options.
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department was recently named the Agency of the Year by the Georgia Recreation and Park Association. The award was presented to the county’s department at the GRPA awards banquet Oct. 7, and the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners r…
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Forsyth County has not required those who serve or sell alcohol to renew their alcohol sales permits. But once that process comes back online, the requirements may change.
Sexton Hall Enrichment Center is set for a redesign and renovation that will provide additional amenities to south Forsyth’s senior population.
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Sexton Hall Enrichment Center is set for a redesign and renovation that will provide additional amenities to south Forsyth’s senior population.
About three dozen residents, local officials, first responders and military veterans gathered in the Vickery Lake community to celebrate those who have served in the military and to showcase a new monument dedicated to their service.
A Forsyth County Ethics Panel voted unanimously Friday to conduct an evidentiary hearing into allegations against County Commissioner Todd Levent.
Zack Arias joined thousands of other Georgians Oct. 20, waiting in line to cast an early ballot. But it caught national attention when he was forced to wait an additional 10 minutes because of his apparel.
The Forsyth County Commission approved requests Nov. 5 that pave the way for two commercial developments in the western portion of the county.
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A deputy responded when two students got into a fight at North Forsyth High School on Nov. 9. The deputy was not able to determine who the primary aggressor was, and the incident was handled at the school level, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
CUMMING, Ga. — Deputies were dispatched to the Brookstone Heights apartments Oct. 28 following reports of someone breaking into vehicles. While searching for a suspect, authorities found Quintin Jamale Lawton sitting in a car near the pool house along Bronze Oak Way, according to sheriff’s o…
State investigators arrested a high-ranking Forsyth County sheriff’s deputy Nov. 10 after agents raided his Cherokee County home and found sexual pictures of underage children.
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — A dispute over yard trash fueled an argument between neighbors, which ended with one man’s arrest.Deputies responded to the altercation along Fairlane Trail on Oct. 28 after neighbors reported that the tensions escalated to threats of violence.According to reports from the…
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Forsyth County has not required those who serve or sell alcohol to renew their alcohol sales permits. But once that process comes back online, the requirements may change.
Sexton Hall Enrichment Center is set for a redesign and renovation that will provide additional amenities to south Forsyth’s senior population.
About three dozen residents, local officials, first responders and military veterans gathered in the Vickery Lake community to celebrate those who have served in the military and to showcase a new monument dedicated to their service.
A Forsyth County Ethics Panel voted unanimously Friday to conduct an evidentiary hearing into allegations against County Commissioner Todd Levent.
Zack Arias joined thousands of other Georgians Oct. 20, waiting in line to cast an early ballot. But it caught national attention when he was forced to wait an additional 10 minutes because of his apparel.
The Forsyth County Commission approved requests Nov. 5 that pave the way for two commercial developments in the western portion of the county.
An industrial complex that includes an Amazon warehouse could soon be coming to south Forsyth.
NORTH METRO ATLANTA — Forsyth County bucked a growing trend cropping up around the state and remained fairly solid in the Republican camp based on results from the Nov. 3 General Election.
Forsyth County officials are crafting legislation that could pave the way for homeowners to legally keep chickens in their backyards.
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A survey released last week reveals the taxable value on Forsyth County businesses increased by nearly $529 million from 2017 to 2019, providing a boost to the county’s overall tax digest.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Forsyth County commissioners moved forward with half a dozen property condemnations Oct. 27 to satisfy widening projects for two major thoroughfares.
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Commission has set Nov. 5 as the date for a public hearing on the county’s proposed $151 million budget for 2021.
A zoning amendment approved by the Forsyth County Commission at its Oct. 22 meeting will pave the way for Chick-Fil-A at Halcyon, the 135-acre mixed use development off McFarland Parkway and Ga. 400.
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County is working to tighten the reins on developers to put an end to clear-cutting and mass grading. The county is ironing out changes to its tree ordinance and soil and erosion regulations intended to preserve trees and minimize land disturbance.
A Hindu temple in southwest Forsyth County has won approval for expanding its footprint after the County Commission granted a conditional use permit for the site.
The Forsyth County Schools’ building boom continues with a groundbreaking ceremony last week for the district’s 23rd elementary school.
A letter included with Forsyth County water/sewage bills that will begin to hit mailboxes soon will include a somewhat alarming sounding letter, but county officials say residents shouldn’t be worried about water quality.
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Fire Department is asking all county students to submit a fire safety video up to 60 seconds in length on any fire safety message.
The new Publix location at Matt Town Center in northwest Forsyth County opened its doors Oct. 10. The 48,000-square-foot store is located at the intersection of Ga. 369 and Bannister Road.
The Forsyth County Commission has set Nov. 5 for adoption of the 2021 budget, a plan that calls for increased spending of a little more than 1 percent from the current year.
Forsyth County officials are considering an update to the county’s alcohol ordinance that would allow delivery of wine, beer and spirits directly to homes.
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County officials are considering eliminating some of the provisions it has allowed under its COVID-19 pandemic resolution. The Board of Commissioners began talks Oct. 8 to determine which allowances under the emergency declaration could soon end.
The summits are held to discuss how to keep Forsyth County on the move and what the future of traffic and mobility will look like.
