The Forsyth County Fire Department encourages citizens to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when they set their clocks back an hour on Sunday, November 1, as daylight saving time ends.   “Something as simple as changing a battery could ... Read more...

With renovations complete, the Sharon Springs branch of the Forsyth County Tax Commissioner’s Office, which is located inside Sharon Springs Park, reopened Monday, October 12. The renovation project involved increasing the size of the lobby/waiting area as well as a redesign of the customer ... Read more...

Forsyth County government will hold a surplus auction on Saturday, November 7, at 843 Canton Highway in Cumming. A wide variety of items will be available for bid including cars, trucks, mowers, off-road equipment and office furniture.   “The live auction gives our local ... Read more...

Registration is now underway for Forsyth County Parks and Recreation’s 2015-16 Winter Basketball League for boys and girls ages 9-14. Sign-ups will continue through Friday, Oct. 23.  Early registration is encouraged as space is limited. Registrations will be accepted Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. ... Read more...

Keep Forsyth County Beautiful invites residents to recycle their old electronics and unused paint during the upcoming electronics recycling event. Paint recycling and disposal is a new offering at the event, which will be held on Saturday, November 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 ... Read more...

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...