Three County Commission Seats Up for Grabs in 2012

Bill Mulrooney announced this week that he will challenge District 4 Commissioner Patrick Bell for his seat on the Board of Commissioners.

Forsyth County Recognizes 'National Moment of Remembrance' on 9/11

Take a moment on Sunday at 1 p.m., to remember those who died, heroically served and sacrificed on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.

Georgia DOT Commissioner Steps Down

In a surprise move, the state Transportation Board chairman announced that DOT Commissioner Vance Smith tendered his resignation Wednesday.

Forsyth County Celebrates Civic Participation Week

It's a time when residents are encouraged to participate in their community and government.

BOC Approves Youth Lodge in Crystal Cove Shores

Bridgepoint Networks plans to build a 2,000 square foot youth lodge to help troubled youth in the community.

Former U.S. Marine Corps Reservist Earns His Own

‘An excellent employee’ promoted to Assistant Area Engineer for three north Georgia counties.

Congressman Tom Graves a Hit at Town Hall Meeting

A two-hour town hall meeting with Republican Congressman Tom Graves drew a standing-room-only crowd to the Forsyth County Administration Building Wednesday.

Forsyth: A County Divided

The Georgia General Assembly adjourned Wednesday, but not before approving congressional boundaries that splits Forsyth County in half despite opposition from Senators Jack Murphy (R-27) and Steve Gooch (R-51).

IRS Tax Tip: Safeguarding Your Documents in a Natural Disaster

Four simple IRS tips for preparing for a hurricane or other natural disasters.

Rep. Tom Graves Holds Town Hall Meeting

Georgia's 9th District Representative, Republican Tom Graves, will host a town hall meeting on Wednesday in downtown Cumming.

Fares Going Up for County Dial-A-Ride Service

It's been about 10 years since the transportation service increased fares.

Public Encouraged to Attend Several County Meetings

Forsyth County invites residents out to three separate meetings for input on the recreation master plan and the comprehensive plan.

What Do You Think of Georgia's New License Plate?

Gov. Deal unveiled the winning design from a statewide contest decided by online votes.

Court Finds in Favor of Former Planning Director

Judge Jeffrey S. Bagley reversed the Forsyth County Civil Service Board's ruling in the case of Jeff Chance and remanded the matter back to the board for consideration of Chance's claim that his firing was politically motivated.

Cumming Visitor Center Nears Completion

Circa 1930s Sinclair gas station has been completely refurbished and will soon be welcoming guests as the city of Cumming's new visitor center.

BOC Disbands County Hospital Authority

The long awaited vote on Bridgepoint Community Networks lodge in Crystal Cove Shores subdivision was postponed.

Cumming Will Relocate Kelly Mill Road Utilities

City, Forsyth County agree to split the cost of relocating a water line located near the Big Creek Greenway.

Cumming Resident Named to Horse Racing Panel

Pari-mutuel betting on horse racing in Georgia is inching closer to becoming a reality.

County's Political Map Approved Without Change

County commissioners gave their unanimous approval to the district maps that will determine which districts Board of Commissioners and Board of Education members will represent.

Ribbon Cutting Offically Opens Department of Driver Services in Cumming

New DDS facility opened by City of Cumming Mayor H. Ford Gravitt with the cutting of a ribbon.

Reapportionment Meeting Draws Big Crowd

Elected officials from the city, county and state level gathered in the Forsyth County Administration Building Monday night for the reapportionment meeting.

Local Post Office Offers 24-7 Service to Cumming Residents

The ease of use and time saving capabilities of Automated Postal Centers.

OSHA Cites Contractor Following Trench Collapse and Fatality

2-Brothers Enterprises Inc., has been cited by OSHA following a February trench cave-in at a Cumming work site that led to the death of an employee.

Forsyth County Dems Celebrate President's 50th Birthday

Local Dems celebrate Obama's 50th birthday with cake, ice cream, and entertainment in an effort to generate awareness of political party.

Commissioners Delay Vote on New District Map

Commissioners Patrick Bell, Todd Levent and Jim Boff want to wait for the public's input during a town hall meeting set for Monday at 6:30 p.m. before voting on the new county map. Chairman Brian Tam and Commissioner Pete Amos opposed any delay.

Rob Woodall Speaks to Rotary Club and Chamber

A visit from Congressman Rob Woodall brings the Rotary Club of Lanier Forsyth and the Cumming-Forysth Chamber of Commerce together for debt ceiling discussions.

It's Official, Cumming Aquatic Center

State, city and county leaders were on hand recently for the official ribbon cutting ceremony.

Bobby Franklin Memorial Service Fills Cumming Baptist Church

A heartfelt memorial service for the man who served God first.

AG Rules Commissioners Violated Open Meetings Act

Commissioner Patrick Bell says the attorney general's ruling is "off base" and he plans to challenge it. "Saying that two county commissioners meeting is a violation of the rules is wrong," Bell said. "It's complying with the law."

Memorial Service for State Rep. Bobby Franklin

Friends and family are saying goodbye to Georgia state representative Bobby Franklin today.

BOC Deadlocked on Amending Alcohol Ordinance

District 4 Commissioner Patrick Bell wants county to get tough on underage alcohol sales. Chairman Tam, a restaurateur, argues in favor of mitigating circumstances.

New Driver Services Facility Running Smoothly

Cumming's new facility offers convenient, efficient service to satisfied customers.

Unemployment Rate Increases in Metro Area

Forsyth County's unemployment rate is 8.1 percent.

Five Tax Scams to Avoid This Summer

IRS summertime tax tips 2011-08 to avoid being taken by a scammer.

Dems, Tea Party, GOP Unite to Co-host Reapportionment Meeting

In a rare show of unity, leaders of the Forsyth County Tea Party, Republican Party and Democratic Party plan to send a message to state legislators to "Keep Forsyth Whole" when they redraw the state's political boundaries next month.

Forsyth County School System Misses the Mark on AYP

Additionally, three public schools in the county did not achieve AYP for the 2010-2011 school year.

Cumming Aquatic Center Project--Stream Update

During Tuesday night's city council meeting leader's approved a bid for environmental consultants to conduct a five year post-restoration monitoring project of the aquatic center site.

Commissioners Approve $200 Million SPLOST Vote

Proceeds of SPLOST VII would fund a new jail, courthouse expansion, animal shelter and emergency water generator. City of Cumming will receive 6.5 percent of overall budget.

Forsyth County Holds Two Important Meetings Set for Thursday

County commissioners will host a town hall meeting on SPLOST VII. School Board will vote on tax increase. Outspoken critics gear up to protest one and defeat the other.

Vote for a New Georgia Tag Design ... Again

Confusion over "In God We Trust" decal prompts Gov. Deal to call for another vote.