The Forsyth County Fire Department reminds citizens to practice safe, responsible use of fireworks while celebrating the nation’s independence on July 4.  

“Personal safety is a major issue involving fireworks,” Fire Chief Danny Bowman said. “It is recommended to leave fireworks displays to trained professionals.”  

Those who choose to use ...]]> 7/2/2009 http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=1794 Three public hearings to allow for public input  

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners has tentatively adopted a millage rate that will require an increase in the Maintenance and Operation property taxes and Fire property taxes.  

The proposed county Maintenance and Operation rate is 4.502 mills, up from 3.834 mills in 2008. The proposed Fire rate is 1.841 mills, up from 1.765 mills in 2008. The propos ...]]> 7/2/2009 http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=1791 Grant enables county to offer employee wellness program

Forsyth County government will be able to continue working to enhance the health and wellness of county employees, thanks to receipt of a grant from the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG). ACCG has awarded Forsyth County a Health Promotion and Wellness Incentive Grant in the amount of $3,500. This is the third consecutive year Forsyth County has received ...]]> 7/1/2009 http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=1789 The Current, Forsyth County government’s monthly newsletter, is now available. Click here to view The Current newsletter. ...]]> 7/1/2009 http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=1788 Analog television broadcasting in the United States ended on June 12, 2009. To ensure continued use of your analog television set, you must either use a digital-to-analog converter box or connect to a subscription service such as cable or satellite TV.

To receive additional information, call 1.888.225.5322 or visit www.dtv.gov.

OUTDOOR PLANTING

Mulch much.
Mulching helps to slow evaporation of moisture from soil. It also can protect soil and roots.  

Remove weeds.
Weeds steal water from ot ...]]> 6/26/2009 http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=1785 6/25/2009 http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=1784 Forsyth County’s 2008 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) is now available for review.  

Click here to view the report.

A photograph of Forsyth County will be seen by county officials throughout Georgia in a publication of the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG). The photo was submitted by Forsyth County to the ACCG 2009 Yearbook Cover Image Contest and was selected as the winning submission. The photograph ...]]> 6/23/2009 http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=1777 At the annual State of the Community event held May 21, 2009, Forsyth County Board of Commissioners Chairman Charles Laughinghouse presented the 2009 State of the County address. Included in the chairman’s remarks were updates on a variety of county projects and highlights of recent achievements.  

Click here for a link to the text of the remarks f ...]]> 6/16/2009