The Forsyth County Animal Shelter is calling on county residents to adopt and foster animals as the shelter nears its care capacity and adoption rates have slowed. The Animal Shelter’s adoption rate has decreased about 10 percent versus last year with only 312 animals being ... Read more...

At their May 4, 2023, meeting, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognized Alan Haniel Albert, a senior at Lambert High School, for obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout and for supporting the community through extensive community service.   A member of Troop 10 in ... Read more...

Learn more about infrastructure updates in south Forsyth, see some cool art painted by County teens, read volunteers’ stories and so much more in this month’s Your Forsyth Newsletter!  Read it now: click here. Want to get Your Forsyth delivered to your inbox every month? Visit ... Read more...

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...

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...

A knock at the door might not be a big deal to many people. But according to Meals on Wheels, a knock at the door can signal the arrival of a friendly face bringing nutrition and care directly to a senior’s home.   Forsyth County resident ... Read more...

April is National Volunteer Month, and we want to say a big “Thank You” to the many volunteers who give their time and energy to help make Forsyth County great. Check out our social media channels and forsythco.com later this month for profiles on ... Read more...

Looking for local volunteer opportunities? Forsyth County’s EMA and the National Weather Service (NSW) Atlanta/Peachtree office will be hosting an in-person SKYWARN Storm Spotter training on Friday, March 31 at 6:00 p.m. at the following address: Forsyth County Administration Building Commission Meeting Room 110 East Main Street Cumming, ... Read more...