Second Candidate Challenges BOC District 4 Seat

Cindy Jones Mills, a former member of the Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Board, announced her intention to seek election to District 4 Commissioner Patrick Bell's seat.

UPDATE: Tam Ousted as Commission Chairman

Forsyth County Commissioners Patrick Bell, Todd Levent and Jim Boff voted to end Brian Tam's reign as chairman at last night's Board of Commissioners meeting. First-term Commissioner Boff will take over.

Tam Ousted as Commission Chairman

In the first meeting of the new year, Forsyth County Commissioners ousted Brian Tam from his chairmanship by a vote of 3-2 and replaced him with District 5 Commissioner Jim Boff.

Romney Wins Iowa Caucuses By 8 Votes Over Santorum; Paul Finishes Third

Santorum, Romney in closest race in GOP caucus history.

What Is a Caucus?

The Iowa caucuses are explained in a YouTube video.

Poll: Who Will Win the Iowa Caucuses?

Iowa caucuses are today. Who will win and why?

Public Hearing on Parks and Rec Ordinance Thursday

Public notification of the hearing posted on the county's Web site sparked a storm of controversy on local blog sites this week, but Commissioner Patrick Bell says the notification was incorrectly worded and he will ask that it be changed.

County Commissioner Holds Town Hall Meeting on Jan. 17

The town hall meeting, hosted by Forsyth County District 4 Commissioner Patrick B. Bell, will not focus on any particular topics.

Need a Sober Ride Home on New Year’s Eve?

There’s an app for that — courtesy of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety.

Infamil Newborn Formula Pulled from Walmart Shelves

The formula is being tested after newborn Missouri boy died from a bacterial infection.

City Council Reviews Proposed 2012 Budget

Mayor says 600 U.S. cities are reportedly bankrupt but that Cumming is in sound financial footing because it's debt free and will remain on a pay-as-you go basis.

Poverty in Forsyth County

'Ths is in your backyard.' An alarming number of individuals are living at or below poverty levels within Forsyth County.

BOC Holds Final Regular Meeting of 2011

One of the top priorities at Thursday's meeting was the renewal of 38 service agreements for next year and the presentation of the Comprehensive Plan update draft.

2 Parks and Rec Board Members Resign

Charlotte Gardner and Cindy Mills announced their resignation at Tuesday's Parks and Recreation board meeting. Two days later, however, Gardner said she may continue through July.

Georgia DOT Announces New Partnership To Improve Litter Removal From State Highways

GDOT this week announced it's launching an innovative, sponsorship-based opportunity – at no cost to the agency and state taxpayers.

Get Off the Phone: Banning Cellphones for Drivers

Would you be for a total ban of cellphones for drivers?

Growing Local Businesses in Forsyth County

Forsyth County continues efforts to provide more opportunities for local businesses.

Letter to the Editor: County Commissioner Speaks Out on Parks and Rec Ordinance

District 4 County Commissioner Patrick Bell sends Cumming Patch a letter to the editor regarding "the potential changes to the Parks and Recreation Ordinance."

U.S. Army Veteran Announces Candidacy for Forsyth County District 5 Commissioner

John Derucki will challenge District 5 Commissioner Jim Boff for his seat on the Board of Commissioners.

Replacement of Bridge at Forsyth and Hall County Line Up for Discussion

The public is invited to an open house on Tuesday to discuss replacing the existing bridge over the Chestatee River portion of Lake Lanier at the Forsyth and Hall County Line.

Sunday Alcohol Sales Heads for a Vote in Forsyth County

BOC's unanimous vote in Tuesday's work session places the issue squarely before the citizens of Forsyth County.

Agency Confirms Forsyth County's Outlook as Stable

Moody’s Investors Service revises Forsyth County's outlook to stable from negative.

Forsyth County Opens New Roundabout

The roundabout is located at the intersection of Hopewell and Jot-em-Down Roads in north Forsyth County.

UPDATE: RaceTrac Pulled Flying Food Group Products Last Month

In the wake of a recall and and update to that recall on sandwiches that were made for the convenience store, RaceTrac says it took those off its shelves by Nov. 26.

GDOT Official Pitches T-SPLOST at Luncheon

Matthew Fowler says Georgia invests less per capita in transportation than any state but Tennessee. But opponents say too much funding is dedicated to light rail and not enough to road improvements.

Straw Poll: Forsyth County Favors Newt Gingrich

The Forsyth County Republican Party releases its informal straw poll results taken during the recent Que’n in Cumming.

Forsyth County BOC Approves Unified Development Code Variance

But rezoning for a Zaxby's restaurant on Mathis Airport Road in Suwanee is postponed again.

Letter to the Editor: Cleaning Up Dirty Diesel School Buses with Federal Dollars is a No-Brainer

Earlier this month every school system in Georgia, including Forsyth County Schools, were invited to apply for more than $2.5 million in federal funding to clean up dirty diesel school buses.

Poll Results: Sunday Alcohol Sales in Cumming

Since our poll was created almost two weeks ago, an overwhelming majority of reader's are in favor of Sunday alcohol sales in Cumming.

GDOT Uses New Web site, Social Media for Weather Updates

The Georgia Transportation Board is using a new Web site and Facebook and Twitter, as well as the old standards of radio and television, to give future updates on inclement weather and road conditions.

BOC Recognizes County Parks and Rec Director, Citizens for Progress

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognized Jerry Kinsey as 'Distinguished Professional Administrator of the Year' along with the co-chairs of Citizens for Progress.

Georgia Labor Commissioner Advises Local Job Seekers

Mark Butler says North Atlanta is well situated for improvement and growth in the next few years.

UPDATE: Former Forsyth County Lieutenant Announces Campaign for Sheriff

Piper cites reckless spending and fiscal mismanagement he witnessed in the sheriff's office.

Poll: Yes or No on Sunday Alcohol Sales in Cumming?

Take our poll.

Cumming to Vote on Sunday Alcohol Sales March 6

Cumming City Council votes to place Sunday alcohol sales referendum on the March 6, 2012 presidential primary ballot.

Do You Know What Day it is in Forsyth County?

Officials proclaim November 16, 2011 as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day in Forsyth County.

Forsyth County Property Taxes Due Nov. 15

The 2011 Forsyth County property tax bills are due Tuesday, Nov. 15.

Congressman Rob Woodall Speaks at Forsyth GOP Meeting

First-term Congressman Rob Woodall (R-GA) will represent voters in South Forsyth County in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Don't Stress, It's Only a Test

That is what the Department of Homeland Security wants you to remember at 2 p.m. today when it conducts its first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System.

UPDATE: Forsyth County Voters Pass SPLOST VII

Forsyth County voters have spoken and passed SPLOST VII (the special purpose local option sales tax) that will fund a new courthouse, jail expansion, animal shelter and other infrastructure projects.