Commission Chairman Charles Laughinghouse read the Proclamation, which encouraged citizens to volunteer their time and talent to a cau ...]]> 9/2/2010 http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=2166 The new episode of “Forsyth in Focus” is now airing on TV Forsyth, Comcast channel 23, and is also available online at www.forsythco.com. The latest episode highlights the recent groundbreaking for new Fire Station #7, details the update to the county’s comprehensive plan, and provides helpful stormwater maintenance information for homeowner associations.  

“Forsyth in Focus” airs on TV Forsyth, Comcast channel 23, everyday at 11 ...]]> 9/1/2010 http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=2165 The Current, Forsyth County government’s monthly newsletter, is now available. Click here to view The Current newsletter. ...]]> 9/1/2010 http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=2164 9/1/2010 http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=2162 Forsyth County is working on two overlapping projects along Buford Dam Road: an intersection improvement project at Samples Road and Buford Dam Road, and the reclamation of Buford Dam Road. Both projects are funded by SPLOST VI and both are scheduled to be completed by the end of October.  

Work is currently underway to add turn lanes at Buford Dam Road where it crosses Samples Road and Lanier Beach South Road. Also included ...]]> 8/30/2010 http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=2159 At their August 19 meeting, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners adopted a Resolution in honor of Forsyth County Fire Chief Danny D. Bowman, the 2010 Georgia Fire Chief of the Year.

On August 7, Bowman was named the 2010 Georgia Fire Chief of the Year by the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs. The Board of Commissioners recognized this prestigious award and applauded Chief Bowman for his dedication to the citizens of Forsyth Coun ...]]> 8/23/2010 http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=2158 At their August 19 meeting, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognized Collin Caldwell, Christopher Whelan and James Whelan for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. The three scouts are members of Troop 2000 of the Boy Scouts of America. Collin is a graduate of South Forsyth High School, and Christopher and James are students at Lambert High School.

Commissioners presented Resolutions in honor of each scout’s achievement and ex ...]]> 8/20/2010 http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=2156 Forsyth County commissioners were presented a plaque in recognition of the county’s participation in and support of the 2010 Census at the Board of Commissioners meeting Thursday, August 19. Darryl Matthews and Ed Mitchell of the U.S. Census Bureau presented the plaque to the county commissioners and to Dr. Buster Evans, who served as chairman of the Cumming-Forsyth County 2010 Census Complete Count Committee.  

During the presentatio ...]]> 8/20/2010 http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=2149 The Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs (GAFC) has named Forsyth County Fire Chief Danny D. Bowman the 2010 Georgia Fire Chief of the Year. Bowman was selected for the prestigious award for his professional accomplishments, compassion for his troops, genuine love of the job and willingness to always put others before himsel ...]]> 8/11/2010