The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has presented Forsyth County with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the county’s 2015 budget book. This marks the third consecutive year the county has received the award, which is the highest ... Read more...

Following a Proclamation by President Barack Obama, flags at county government facilities will be flying at half-staff until sunset, October 6, 2015 as a mark of respect for the victims in Roseburg, Oregon. Read more...

Flags at county government facilities will be flying at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, October 4 in observance of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service in Emmetsburg, Maryland.   Read more...

Forsyth County property tax bills have recently been mailed and are due November 15. Here’s some information to assist with understanding your 2015 tax bill. Tax bills reflect levies by three different entities: the Forsyth County Board of Education, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners ... Read more...

A subarea plan is being developed for a portion of northern Forsyth County to promote physical health through the interconnection of trails and paths in order to support increased walkability and bicycle travel. This plan will further the Forsyth County Bicycle Transportation & Pedestrian Walkways ... Read more...

  A subarea plan is being developed for a portion of northern Forsyth County to promote physical health through the interconnection of trails and paths in order to support increased walkability and bicycle travel. This plan will further the Forsyth County Bicycle Transportation & Pedestrian Walkways ... Read more...

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New program debuts September 2The Forsyth County Fire Department invites citizens interested in learning more about Forsyth County’s fire and emergency services to sign up for a free 10-week Citizens’ Fire Academy. Participants in the new program will learn about the variety of services ... Read more...

Take precautions to avoid heat-related illness, injury and deathWith the arrival of summer and temperatures on the rise, the Forsyth County Fire Department urges residents to take extra precautions to help avoid heat-related illness, injury and death.   “Heat can be very dangerous, pushing ... Read more...

At their July 17, 2014 meeting, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognized two employees for their years of service with Forsyth County government. Captain Mark Flowers with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and William Norwood III with Forsyth County Roads and Bridges were ... Read more...