County Opens New Courthouse with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The new Forsyth County Courthouse in downtown Cumming will officially open for business on Monday.

ICYMI: County Announces New Courthouse Ribbon Cutting in Cumming

The public is invited to attend the event and see the interior of the new courthouse after the ceremony.

Students Participate in Board of Commissioners Meeting

Sunday School students from Oak Grove Baptist Church were welcomed by the the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners.

Study: Georgia One of Top States for Identity Theft

For the 15th consecutive year, identity theft is the No. 1 consumer complaint, according to a new FTC study.

County Announces New Courthouse Ribbon Cutting in Cumming

The public is invited to attend the event and see the interior of the new courthouse after the ceremony.

Homes for Sale in Cumming

Some of the latest home listings in the area, provided by Zillow.

County Seeks Public Opinion on Alcohol Ordinance Changes

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting in March. Find details here.

Attorney General Won't Offer Legal Opinion on Cumming Impeachment

His office said it is not familiar enough with the local laws to rule on the case, and is also wary of disrupting ongoing investigations.

Cumming Must Turn Over Insurance Scandal Documents to Federal Government

The city has four more days to satisfy the terms of the subpoena issued by a federal grand jury.

Bill Prompted by Death of Cumming Teenager Submitted to State House

If signed into law, the act would alter the way businesses report violations of alcohol ordinances and set age limits on booze-related jobs.

Feds Subpoena Documents in Cumming Insurance Scandal

The city must turn over more than two dozen documents to a federal grand jury by next Tuesday.

Mike Huckabee to visit Woodstock

FoxTale Book Shoppe will roll out the red, white and blue carpet for Governor Mike Huckabee on Friday, January 30 at 4pm.

City Council Awaits Opinion on Impeachment Proceedings

A panel established to assess allegations against Councilman Rupert Sexton has instead passed the issue off to the Attorney General's Office

"Right to Try Act" Would Allow Seriously Ill Georgians Access to Investigational Medication

Patients with serious chronic and terminal illnesses cannot wait for the lengthy FDA approvals process to run its course, the bill argues.

Proposed Law Named for Cumming Teen Killed in Bar May be Introduced Next Week

The tentatively-named "Michael's Law" would require all bars in Georgia to obtain liquor liability insurance.

Protesters Outside Cumming City Hall Decry City Insurance Scheme

Residents are angry that some non-city employees, including the mayor's girlfriend, are getting insurance on the taxpayer's dime.

Deal Opposes Recreational Marijuana Use, Pushes for Cannabis Oil Decriminalization

The governor touched on proposed legislation which would give relief to young Georgians who suffer from debilitating seizures.

Gov. Deal Says He Would Support Immunity for Georgia Families Who Come Home with Cannabis Oil

A bill in the Georgia General Assembly would decriminalize medical possession cannabis oil, which is an effective anti-seizure drug.

With Legislative Session One Week Away, Cumming Graduate's Beating Death Could Change State Law

The tentatively-named "Michael's Law" would require all bars in Georgia to obtain liquor liability insurance.

Cumming Taxpayers Paying $75K Health Insurance for Mayor's Girlfriend

The longtime girlfriend of Cumming Mayor Ford Gravitt has reportedly been receiving city-paid health insurance since 2005.

Report: Georgia No. 1 State for School Shootings

The new study tracks the country’s school shootings since the 2012 tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Forsyth Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on Amendment to Sign Ordinance

If approved, the amendment will only affect signs alongside Ga. 400. The hearing will be next week in Cumming.

GEMA Director to Resign, National Guard General is Replacement

Charley English received much of the blame for the state's lackluster response to the winter storm in January.

Michael Gatto's Death May Spur Change to State Law

A legislator is proposing a requirement for all bars to obtain liquor liability insurance following the fatal beating of the Cumming teen.

Forsyth County Government Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Finance Department receives award for fourteenth consecutive year

County Plans to Adopt Budget on Thursday

The budget for FY 2015 is north of $200 million and should be adopted during the Forsyth Board of Commissioners' next meeting in Cumming.

Forsyth County Infrastructure Bond Passes

Over 60 percent of the more than 50,000 votes cast came in support of the measure.

Election Day in Cumming: All Precincts Report, Turnout Exceeds 50 Percent

The big day has finally arrived. Check out our election guide primer to make sure you're all set to head to the polls.

Sanders Road Dispute Featured on 11 Alive News

The City of Cumming and Forsyth County have yet to decide who should pay for repairs to the road, which was washed out last May.

Forsyth Transportation Bond on Nov. 4 Ballot: Which Projects Are on the List?

If approved by voters, the county will issue up to $200 million in bonds to tackle several projects in Cumming and the rest of the county.

Sheriff Piper Shares Halloween Safety Advice

Duane Piper tells parents and kids how they can stay safe while trick-or-treating in Cumming and the rest of the county

City of Cumming to Hold Proposed Budget Presentation Next Week

A public hearing to discuss the proposed budget will come two weeks after the presentation.

Early Voting Expands to More Cumming Sites Monday

It's also the final week for voters to cast their ballots before Election Day.

Forsyth County May Set Limits for Residential Zoning Applications

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will meet in Cumming early next month to gather feedback from residents regarding the proposal.

Board of Commissioners Mulls Changes to Zoning Application Process in Cumming, Forsyth County

The new article would impose some limits on the number of residential zoning applications which can be filed per month.

Polls Open in Cumming for Early Voting

Cast your vote for the Nov. 4 General Election at the Forsyth County Administrative Building all this week.

Early Voting Begins Monday in Cumming

The Georgia General Election will be held on Nov. 4, 2014.

For Cumming's Early Voters, No Sunday Polling Allowed

The Forsyth County Board of Elections made the decision earlier this week.

Cumming Residents Invited to Forsyth County Budget Hearing

Adoption of the 2015 budget could happen as soon as Nov. 6.

Judge Rules Journalist Can Take Cumming Officials to Trial Over Meeting Removal

Cumming Mayor H. Ford Gravitt, Police Chief Casey Tatum, and Deputy Chief Walter Cook can be tried for an alleged First Amendment violation.