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Outdoor burning allowed starting Oct. 1 The Forsyth County Fire Department has updated regulations for outdoor burning in accordance with changes to the State outdoor burn notification system (Senate Bill 119- O.C.G.A. 12-6-90). Outdoor burning is allowed in Forsyth County between the months of October and April. The law ... Read more...

Forsyth County is continually working to improve our roads – view the attached document below for a status update on the many transportation projects underway! Thanks to the citizens of Forsyth County for approving both the Transportation Bond and SPLOST sales tax program funding these projects.   Be ... Read more...

Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, is the last day for Forsyth County residents to register to vote for the Nov. 2, 2021 Special Election and City of Cumming Municipal General Election or to change their name and/or address on the voter registration list.   A Voter Registration ... Read more...

Forsyth County gives an update to capital projects in the County in new series “On the Move”, the COVID-19 Rent and Utility Program is accepting applications through September and a ceremony was held to celebrate the upgrades to the Fowler Water Reclamation Facility. We cover ... Read more...

Official Forsyth County government mobile app available for IOS and Android devices   Forsyth County has launched an official mobile application called Connect2Forsyth that allows residents to easily connect with their government by reporting concerns, paying water bills, receiving County news, calendar alerts and more. “We wanted ... Read more...

Forsyth County has launched a new 311 request service portal for residents to report and track the status of concerns and requests.    The portal, which can be found on the County’s website, forsythco.com, or by clicking here, allows for residents to submit a non-emergency report for ... Read more...

Halloween safety event hosted by Forsyth County public safety Local families are invited to a family-friendly Trunk or Treat Safety Event from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23, at the Cumming Fairgrounds main parking lot (260 Castleberry Road), which is located on the east side ... Read more...

This summer, Forsyth County Senior Services launched a new program to deliver donated food and drinks through a new Mobile Food Pantry to senior residents that are homebound or may be in need of assistance across the County. The program targets residential senior communities and ... Read more...

Fire Chief and Sheriff provide remarks reflecting on the attacks of 9/11 A ceremonial event was held on Sept. 10, at Fowler Park (4110 Carolene Way)recognizing 20 years since the terror attacks on America that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001.  Photos from the even can be ... Read more...

Animal Services Supervisor Haley Brown has been selected to serve as a member of the Georgia Animal Control Association (GACA) Board of Directors as well as the Southeastern Animal Control Association (SACA) Board of Directors.   “To be selected to one of these boards is an ... Read more...