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Lauren Kane has joined Forsyth County government as director of the Department of Communications & External Affairs. Kane brings nearly 20 years of experience in public relations, advocacy and crisis management to the County.  “Lauren brings a wealth of experience to the County in many ... Read more...

In June, Forsyth County received a Project of Excellence award from the American Society of Civil Engineers for the SR 369 widening and interchange project design in the Urban Transportation category. During their July 22 meeting, the Board of Commissioners recognized Forsyth County’s Department ... Read more...

The County’s portion of the overall millage rate is 7.896 mills, which is the same as last year. During the meeting, the Board of Commissioners adopted a required resolution for all millage rates levied in the County, including the Board of Education. The board voted to ... Read more...

Keisha Martin Chambless has been appointed as Chief Magistrate by the judges of the Forsyth County Superior Court. She will serve the remainder of retiring Chief Magistrate Walker Bramblett’s term, beginning July 30, 2021.   Chief Magistrate Chambless has served as a magistrate judge in Forsyth ... Read more...

SR 141 (Peachtree Pkwy.) is a state-maintained road, but thanks to a partnership with the Ga. Dept. of Transportation, Forsyth County is now providing additional roadside grass mowing services, through contractors, to provide a more aesthetically pleasing appearance on SR 141 and other State ... Read more...

Forsyth County Parks and Recreation has opened a new drone flying field at the future site of Denmark Park (500 Windy Hill Dr.) in the southwestern portion of the County. The 50-acre field provides recreation drone operators with a place to fly without any ... Read more...

Planning on going out on the water this holiday weekend? Fire Apparatus Operator/Paramedic Colin Halligan Paramedic and member of the Forsyth County Fire Department Dive Team talks about the importance of water safety. Read more...

The Forsyth County Animal Shelter and Sheriff’s Office work together to get dogs adopted in a special way, Congresswoman Bourdeaux visits Forsyth County and the Fire Department welcomes new recruits. We cover these topics and more in this month’s episode of ‘Your Forsyth.’ To read ... Read more...