The joy of sports can be transformative physically and mentally. Mark Keesee, a volunteer with Parks & Recreation’s therapeutic recreation program for the past three years, has seen firsthand the joy that weightlifting can bring children and young adults. With experience in coaching extending to the ... Read more...

Wondering what The Gathering at South Forsyth, a proposed new development, could mean for transportation and infrastructure in the surrounding area? Watch the latest episode of “On the Move” for updates from Forsyth County Manager David McKee about the McGinnis Ferry Road widening and ... Read more...

More storm drains across the County got some makeovers recently as three new winners were announced for the 2nd Annual Storm Drain Art Contest. The contest, hosted by the Forsyth County Department of Water & Sewer and Keep Forsyth County Beautiful, called for current Forsyth ... Read more...

Work on the Lake Lanier Return Flow System continues!  Crews will be conducting fieldwork at 22 locations along the project route the week of April 23-29. The work will take approximately two hours at each location, between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.   Expect brief, intermittent lane closures ... Read more...

Construction is wrapping up on the southbound entrance and exit ramps at the new SR 369/400 interchange and will open for public use, weather permitting, Thursday evening, April 20. The SR 369 overpass and 400 northbound entrance and exit ramps opened to drivers April 5. Watch ... Read more...

Dogs are, famously, man’s best friend.   Some of Jane Stout’s furry besties live off County Way at the Forsyth County Animal Shelter, waiting to find their forever homes.   Stout began volunteering at the Animal Shelter in Fall 2021, though she has always been a “big dog ... Read more...

In a ceremony held Saturday, April 15, the Forsyth County Fire Department graduated its newest recruit class. Family, friends and Fire Department staff attended the ceremony held at Local Church Forsyth. To view photos from the ceremony, please click here. During the ceremony, 10 recruits officially ... Read more...

April 16: Due to a water main leak and subsequent repairs, a boil water advisory is in effect for customers from the intersection of Nichols Dr./Sugarberry Ln. to the intersection of Nichols Dr./Rockbass Rd. The boil water advisory has been put in place for customers ... Read more...

Brad Wright has been appointed to serve as interim Water & Sewer director effective April 10, following the appointment of Barry Lucas to Assistant County Manager. “We are confident that Brad will lead the department well during the interim until a new Water & Sewer Department director ... Read more...

Keep Forsyth County Beautiful (KFCB), in partnership with the Forsyth County Recycling and Solid Waste Department and the City of Cumming, invites residents to participate in the Household Hazardous Waste Recycling and Disposal event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 6. The event ... Read more...