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<title>February Issue of County Newsletter Now Available</title>
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The February issue of <EM>The Current</EM>, Forsyth County government’s monthly newsletter, is now available. <A href="http://www.forsythco.com/pdf/files/The%20Current%20February%202012%20Issue.pdf">Click here</A> to view <EM>The Current</EM> newsletter.  ...]]>
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<pubDate>2/1/2012</pubDate>
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<title>Severe Weather Awareness Week: February 6-10, 2012</title>
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<P><EM>Citizens encouraged to prepare for a variety of severe weather situations</EM> &nbsp; </P>
<P>The week of February 6-10, 2012 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Georgia. This annual observance is designed to educate Georgians about a variety of severe weather-related topics. &nbsp; </P>
<P>Forsyth County residents are encouraged to focus on severe weather threats and information throughout the week, and to learn how they can prepare for ...]]>
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<pubDate>1/31/2012</pubDate>
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<title>Fire Department Announces Second Annual Fire Safety Poster Contest</title>
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<P><EM>Third grade students encouraged to participate</EM> &nbsp; </P>
<P>The Forsyth County Fire Department is inviting local third grade students to display their artistic talents while promoting a commitment to fire safety by participating in the second annual Forsyth County Fire Safety Poster Contest. &nbsp; </P>
<P>“We had a really great response last year when we held our first Fire Safety Poster Contest,” Captain Jason Shivers said. “We  ...]]>
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<pubDate>1/26/2012</pubDate>
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<title>Parks and Recreation Registration Information</title>
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<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: 13.5pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">The Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department is preparing for the opening in February of two new recreation centers – one each at Fowler Park and Old Atlanta Park. Staff from the Sharon Springs Parks and Recreation office will be transferring to these new facilities. As a result, the Sharon Springs Parks and Recreation office will permanently close on Feb ...]]>
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<pubDate>1/25/2012</pubDate>
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<title>Proposed Amendments to Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Ordinance</title>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><FONT size=2>The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing to consider amending Forsyth County’s Parks and Recreation Ordinance at their regular meeting Thursday, February 2, 2012. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:offic ...]]>
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<pubDate>1/25/2012</pubDate>
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<title>Proposed Amendment to Forsyth County Ethics Ordinance</title>
<link>http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=2546</link>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><FONT size=2>The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing to consider an amendment to the Forsyth County Ethics Ordinance, Ordinance No. 77, at their regular meeting Thursday, February 2, 2012. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-micro ...]]>
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<pubDate>1/24/2012</pubDate>
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<title>Proposed Amendments to Forsyth County Alcohol Ordinance</title>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><FONT size=2>The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing to consider amending Ordinance No. 68, Forsyth County’s Alcohol Ordinance, at their regular meeting Thursday, February 2, 2012. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com ...]]>
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<pubDate>1/23/2012</pubDate>
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<title>LOST, Service Delivery Strategy and City/County Water Contracts</title>
<link>http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=2543</link>
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At their January 19, 2012 meeting, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners heard an overview presentation from County Attorney Ken Jarrard regarding LOST (Local Option Sales Tax), Service Delivery Strategy negotiations and city/county water contracts. No action was taken by the Board regarding these items.  ...]]>
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<pubDate>1/20/2012</pubDate>
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<title>Register to Vote by February 6 for March 6 Presidential Preference Primary/Special Election</title>
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<P>The voter registration deadline for the&nbsp;March 6 Presidential Preference Primary/Special Election is Monday, February 6. Forsyth County residents wishing to register to vote or to change their name and/or address on the voter registration list may do so at the Forsyth County Voter Registrations and Elections Office, located in the County Administration Building at 110 E. Main Street (Suite 200) in Cumming. Office hours are Monday through F ...]]>
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<pubDate>1/11/2012</pubDate>
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<title>County Extends Local Business Initiative</title>
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<P><EM>Forsyth County strives to keep business local</EM> &nbsp; </P>
<P>Forsyth County is continuing efforts to provide more opportunities for local businesses. &nbsp; </P>
<P>During their October 11, 2011&nbsp;work session, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners voted to extend the existing Local Business Initiative through December 31, 2012, and to make some revisions to the program’s criteria. The revisions, which will go into effect Jan ...]]>
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<pubDate>12/13/2011</pubDate>
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