Voter Registration Deadline is Approaching

Georgia residents have until Oct. 6 to register to vote in the Nov. 4 General Election.

Board of Commissioners Holding Public Hearing on New Animal Shelter Fees

The proposed amendments to the animal ordinance mandate sterilization of adopted animals and a new schedule of fees.

Cumming Planning and Zoning Now Responsible for Alcohol Serving Permits

Applications will only be accepted every Tuesday and Thursday. Applicants must come with their driver's license and Social Security card.

Forsyth County Welcomes New Parks and Recreation Department Director

Jim Pryor has 17 years of experience and was most recently the director of the Brunswick County, NC Parks and Recreation Department.

Board of Commissioners Seeks to Extend Signage Code Enforcement Moratorium

Business owners had begun receiving violations because their automatic signs were changing more than once every three hours.

GDOT: Georgia 400 Traffic Shift Complete, But More Work On The Way

Traffic in both directions at the former Toll Plaza now travels on the three inside (left) lanes.

Hot Car Deaths: Should Government Mandate Technology?

After a deadly summer of children left in hot cars, a mother is calling on a government fix. What do you think?

Upcoming Public Hearings on Signage Ordinance, Alcohol Code

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners wants to hear from the public regarding changes to county policies.

Deal Apologizes for Assuming Student Was Ilegal Alien

During an exchange on immigration between a University of Georgia student and Gov. Nathan Deal he presumed the student was undocumented.

Cumming Mayor, City Fined for Open Records Act Violation

The city and Mayor H. Ford Gravitt have been ordered to pay penalties for kicking out a citizen journalist who was recording a meeting.

Where Does GA Rank for Women's Equality?

WalletHub looked at life expectancy, wages, the number of male vs. female executives and other factors to rank states for women's equality.

Mathis Airport Supporters Fight to Keep Strip Open

The landowner is asking for the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners to re-zone the land so he can sell it to developers.

Public Hearing This Month for Forsyth Development Code Changes

The changes to the Unified Development Code would add a stipulation for advance notice of changes involving waters, sewers, or roads.

Same-Sex Marriage: Supreme Court or Bust?

With more courthouse victories for gays and lesbians, is it time for a final decision?

Georgia Politicians Call for Legalizing Marijuana

The state is the first in the South to push for less regulation as the national conversation on pot grows.

Forsyth Residents Raise Stink Over Recycling Plant Expansion

"A Smelly Plan" has been launched to stop the planned expansion of a recycling plant off of Highway 9.

GDOT Seeks Feedback for Future Projects

An online survey will be available until the end of September.

Forsyth Incumbents Punted at the Polls

The county will have a new solicitor general and state senator in 2015.

GDOT Update on S.R. 20 Progress Released

The entire project should be completed by Nov. 30, 2016.

Forsyth County Early Voting Expands

Five sites across Forsyth County are now taking early votes.

Cumming Representative Tapped for Funding Committee

Mark Hamilton, who represents Cumming and House District 24, will help look for legislative solutions to Georgia's transportation infrastructure funding problem.

MARTA Connect 400 Meetings Start Next Week

Representatives with MARTA will discuss a proposal to extend MARTA service from the North Springs station to S.R. 400's interchange with Windward Parkway.

Forsyth County Annual Report Now Available

Publication provides information on progress, accomplishments in 2013.

Forsyth Early Voting Begins Monday

Advance voting for the July 22 General Primary runoff will be held through July 18.

MARTA Plans Connect 400 Meetings In July

Representatives with MARTA will discuss a proposal to extend MARTA service from the North Springs station to S.R. 400's interchange with Windward Parkway.

New Episode of 'Forsyth in Focus' Now Airing

Episode highlights the 2014 State of the County event, a Fire Department recruit class graduation, Forsyth County’s 2014 Teacher of the Year, an update on the construction of the county’s new courthouse and jail, and more.

A Peek at Forsyth's Current 2014 Tax Digest & 5-Year History of Levy

Adoption of the millage rate is slated for July 17, 2014.

Forsyth Public Hearings Set For Proposed Property Tax Increase

The county says any change in an individual tax bill will depend upon the change in assessed valuation for that property.

Forsyth County Commissioners Recognize Radio Amateurs

To hone their communications skills, Forsyth County radio amateurs will operate the 24-hour simulated emergency known as ‘Field Day’ June 28 and 29 at Fowler Park.

Forsyth Early Voting Begins June 30

Advance voting for the July 22 General Primary runoff will be held through July 18.

Forsyth Hearing on Proposed Amendment to Animal Control Ordinance

Public comment sought on proposed amendment to modify certain regulations governing dangerous dogs and vicious dogs pursuant to changes in state law; to repeal conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes.

Notice of Forsyth County's 2014 Byrne Grant Application

Purpose of notice is to solicit comments from the public regarding the proposed use of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Funds from the U.S. Department of Justice in the amount of $22,301.

Forsyth Holding Hearing on Pawn Shop Amendment Next Month

The purpose of the hearing shall be for public comment concerning proposed amendment to ordinance to modify regulations governing Pawnbrokers and Pawn Shop Establishments related to weapons; to repeal conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes.

Forsyth County 2015 Budget Process Underway

The next budget presentation is scheduled for the Board of Commissioners’ June 24 work session.

E-Cigarettes to be Banned in Forsyth Parks & Rec Facilities?

What do you think of the proposed ordinance pertaining to electronic cigarettes?

Savannah Port Deepening Gets Green Light

"This project is vitally important for economic development and job creation not only in the Southeast, but nationally as well. In fact, our nation will begin to receive a 5-to-1 return on investment once this is completed.” - Gov. Nathan Deal

Forsyth Courthouse, Administration Building Open for Business on Monday

There will be no juror selection held on Monday

Construction to Begin on Mason Street Parking Facility

Work results in changes to parking and to payment drop-box location.

Free Wi-Fi Lands at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

Before free Wi-Fi was available, customers had to pay $4.95 to go online.

News Nearby: MARTA To Discuss Proposed S.R 400 Extension

Representatives with MARTA will discuss a proposal to extend MARTA service from the North Springs station to S.R. 400's interchange with Windward Parkway.