New 2013 Tax Rates and Standard Deductions Announced by IRS

It's tax time again! Standard deductions will increase, but the ceiling for itemized deductions decrease in 2013, plus other changes that will affect your taxes this year.

Demolition Company Awarded Bid to Bring Down Forsyth Parking Deck

A nearby Gainesville company has been awarded the bid to demolish the county's parking deck and government buildings.

Some Georgians Will Lose Unemployment Benefits

Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) benefits to “trigger off” Saturday for some Georgians.

New Georgia Vehicle 'Title Tax' Takes Effect in March 2013

HB 386 replaces the annual ad valorem tax on newly purchased vehicles.

North Georgia's Yates to Help Lead U.S. Attorney General's Advisory Committee

The committee serves as the voice of the U.S. Attorneys to advise the attorney general on policy, management and operational issues.

Congress Approves $9.7 Billion in Insurance Funding to Aid Sandy Victims

The U.S. House of Representatives approved an initial round of funding for the National Flood Insurance Program. Another $50 billion could come Jan. 15.

Pete Amos, New Chair of Forsyth BOC

As the new year begins, the Forsyth County BOC elect a new chairman, vice chairman and secretary.

Letter to the Editor: Gun Control Views

A Forsyth County resident shares his gun control views and writes, "based on facts and not wishful thinking."

Water Main Pipe Project Along McGinnis Ferry Road May Affect Traffic

Flagmen will occasionally be directing traffic on the section of road between nearby Bethany Bend and Windward Concourse.

Rep. Rob Woodall Rejects Senate's Fiscal Cliff "Deal"

It's "all dessert and no vegetables."

City, County Offices Closed on New Year's Day

City, county and federal employees are off on Jan. 1.

Patch and Starbucks Ask Washington to "Come Together" to Avoid Fiscal Cliff

The two companies have joined forces to urge Congress to “Come Together” before tax hikes and spending cuts push America over the “fiscal cliff.”

Three Forsyth County Commissioners Sworn In

A swearing in ceremony for members of the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners was held Thursday.

Piper Sworn in as New Forsyth County Sheriff

Forsyth County officially has a new sheriff as of Thursday, Dec. 20.

Cumming Approves $24.6 Million 2013 Budget

The multi-million dollar 2013 budget was approved on Tuesday night.

Forsyth County Extends Local Business Initiative

Program strives to keep business local.

Forsyth County Parking Deck Closing Soon

Forsyth County will permanently close the parking deck in downtown Cumming on Dec. 28.

Cumming Businessman Convicted for Filing False Tax Returns

A 49-year-old Cumming man is sentenced to federal prison for stealing from his company and its investors.

Forsyth County Closer to Imposing Energy Excise Tax

Gov. Nathan Deal says the tax is a barrier to attracting new manufacturing business and plans to phase it out in the new year.

Woodall Schedules Telephone Town Hall Meetings

Woodall to inform, seek input from Seventh District (which includes a portion of south Forsyth County) constituents on fiscal cliff issue.

Forsyth's October Jobless Rate One of Lowest in Georgia

The county recorded a 6.2 percent jobless rate in October, down one-tenth of a percentage point from September.

Lambert High School Teams Receive County Recognition

The Lambert High School boys’ varsity lacrosse team and boys’ varsity soccer team were each presented with Resolutions.

Forsyth BOC Makes Sweeping Changes in Ethics Ordinance

The old Forsyth County Ethics Board has been disbanded. The new board will be chosen from a pool of randomly selected, out-of-county attorneys who practice in the area of civil law.

Forsyth Property Taxes Due Nov. 15

Property tax bills are due soon.

Website Helps Returning Veterans Find Jobs

New initiatives launched by Governor's Office of Workforce Development includes Operation: Workforce website for companies to list job opportunities for veterans.

Duane Piper Wins Race For Forsyth Sheriff

In unofficial returns, Duane Piper is the voters choice as the next sheriff of Forsyth County.

Congressman Woodall: 'We Didn't Get Into This Overnight, We Won't Get Out Overnight'

During last Wednesday's appearance at a lunch sponsored by the Greater Eastside Chamber of Commerce, Woodall discussed the approaching fiscal cliff.

Forsyth County 2012 General Election Returns, Live

Stay with Cumming Patch for the latest election returns on the races you voted for today.

Sheriff's Candidates Express Confidence in Tuesday's Outcome

For Duane Piper the challenge is winning another election so soon after the Repubican Primary. For Write-in candidate DT Smith the challenge is having voters write-in his name instead of just tapping the screen.

Advance Voting Underway in Forsyth County

Forsyth County voters can cast their ballots now through Friday for the General Election on Super Tuesday, Nov. 6. (see voting totals below)

UPDATE: Anti-Obama Billboard Surfaces in Forsyth County for a Short Time

The electronic billboard with anti-messages about President Obama have been taken down.

City of Cumming, Forsyth County Water War Ends

Forsyth County officials inked an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) Friday that will require the county to pay $11.5 million for the city's water intake facility.

Early Voting Continues in Forsyth Through Saturday

Early voting is available Saturday for Forsyth County residents, plus advance voting begins Monday.

Commissioners Approve Budget, Plans for Courthouse

Forsyth County Commissioners took time out from grappling over the water contract and Local Option Sales Tax with the city to approve the county's new spending plan and plans for the new courthouse.

When Is The Next Presidential Debate?

The third and final presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney is Monday, Oct. 22, at 9 p.m.

What Time Is Tonight's Presidential Debate?

The second presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney is scheduled for 9 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Oct. 16, taking place at Long Island's Hofstra University.

Cumming City Council Meeting Agenda

The monthly Cumming City Council meeting will be held tonight at 6 in the City Hall council chambers.

UPDATE: Mediation Continues on Cumming, Forsyth Water Contract

Mediation continues between the attorneys representing the city of Cumming and Forsyth County over the raw water contract and LOST.

Early Voting Underway in Forsyth County

You can vote in person through Saturday, Oct. 27, for the General Election.

When Is The Next Presidential Debate?

The second presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney is Tuesday Oct. 16 at 9 p.m.