Due to the current drought conditions, the Forsyth County Fire Department is urging citizens to practice safe, responsible use of fireworks while celebrating the nation’s independence on July 4.  

“The extreme dry conditions Forsyth County is experiencing can certainly increase the risks associated with fireworks, so extra caution is highly reco ...]]> 6/30/2008 http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=1544 Three public hearings to allow for public input  

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will be considering the adoption of a millage rate that will require an increase in the Maintenance and Operation property taxes, Fire property taxes and Bond property taxes.  

The proposed county Maintenance and Operation rate remains at 3.834. The proposed Fire rate remains at 1.765. The proposed B ...]]> 6/25/2008 http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=1540 Four members of the Forsyth County Code Enforcement Department recently earned their Level One Code Enforcement Officer Certification. Those receiving the certification include Senior Code Enforcement Officer Douglas Briggs, Senior Code Enforcement Officer Joseph Robertson, Code Enforcement Officer William Amos and Code Enforcement Officer Victoria Nunez.  

The certification program spans a two-year period with classes taught on ...]]> 6/19/2008 http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=1539 Vials help provide pertinent medical information for first responders  

First responders need all the medical information they can get when treating a patient. The new Vial of Life initiative, made possible through a partnership between the Forsyth County Fire Department and Kroger Pharmacy, will help provide this vital information.  

The Vial of Life program gives citizens the ability to p ...]]> 6/19/2008 http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=1537 Funds collected support burn victims, fire prevention programs  

The Forsyth County Fire Department’s 2008 Boot Drive generated over $22,000 to support the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation and local fire safety and burn prevention programs. The event was held in May and was part of the “Give Burns the Boot”® boot drive.  

“The generosity of the ...]]> 6/12/2008 http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=1535 June 9: The Georgia Department of Transportation is installing ramp meters on the interstate and several major state routes throughout metro Atlanta. Ramp meters are used to control the flow of traffic onto the interstate. They are also designed to reduce peak traffic congestion and have been used for more than 20 years in numerous cities throughout the United States. The first phase of ramp meter activation will occur over the next ...]]> 6/9/2008 http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=1533 In response to the recent decision by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to award use of Bethel Park to the YMCA over Forsyth County, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners has directed legal counsel to file a Freedom of Information Act request to determine the basis for this selection.  

Additionally, the Board of Commissioners has directed legal counsel to begin preliminary steps toward the commencement of legal action against ...]]> 6/6/2008 http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=1532 Keep Forsyth County Beautiful (KFCB) recently recognized the organizations and individuals who have gone above and beyond to help further the group’s mission of improving beautification, reducing litter and encouraging recycling. The following awards were presented on May 20:  

Educator of the Year: Jim and Sharon O’Kelley
Volunteer Group of the Year: Horizon Christian Academy
Adop ...]]> 6/5/2008 http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=1521 5/21/2008