Feb. 6: Due to erosion from today’s flooding, Oak Grove Circle will be closed until further notice. The closure will occur between 5205 and 5285 Oak Grove Circle (at Squattingdown Creek).

At 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider the extension and/or enactment of a proposed moratorium barring the acceptance of land disturbance permit applications on properties zoned Res6 and Res4. The public hearing will be held in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Suite 220, of the Forsyth County Administration Building (110 East Main Street). The purpose of the public hearing shall be for public review and comment concerning a proposed moratorium barring the acceptance of land disturbance permit applications on properties zoned Res6 and Res4. The moratorium may be enacted for the Board of Commissioners to ...

The Board of Commissioners explain what they’re looking forward to in 2020, a new trailhead opens on the Big Creek Greenway and February kicks off with Severe weather Preparedness Week! We cover these topics and more in this month’s episode of ‘Your Forsyth,’ a monthly short-segment video series recapping Forsyth County government highlights from the previous month. 

Get ready for spring with the Valentine's Day Party & Senior Prom, take a class on preparing for tax season, make plans for the annual Senior Expo coming in April and learn about upcoming day trips and adventures - it’s all offered for residents 50 and over by Forsyth County Senior Services! Visit the Forsyth County Senior Services page for more information or call (770) 781-2178.

Find the latest Forsyth County government news and details on upcoming events in the February edition of Your Forsyth, Forsyth County government’s monthly newsletter.   

Forsyth County's Board of Commissioners discuss some of the achievement's from their districts in 2019 and look forward to what is ahead in 2020. 

Severe Weather Preparedness Week runs Feb. 3 through 7   ***UPDATE: Due to forecasted inclement weather, this morning's statewide tornado drill has been cancelled. Stay tuned for a possible rescheduling of the drill.*** The Forsyth County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), in partnership with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, is encouraging all residents to participate in Severe Weather Preparedness Week, Feb. 3-7, to prepare for the possibility of a disaster.   “Spring brings threats of high winds, hail, lightning and severe weather,” said EMA Director Chris Grimes. “Having a plan in place before any emergency, such as a tornado or severe weather, is key and we hope that residents will ...

Forsyth County government offices will be closed Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes county offices, the animal shelter, Senior Services, the three recreation centers and the three recycling convenience centers.

For an up-to-date list of offices up for election in 2020 as well as qualifying fees, click here to visit the Forsyth County Voter Registrations & Elections page.

Forsyth County Parks and Recreation will host three community input meetings for resident feedback on plans for the future Denmark Park as well as renovation projects planned for Bennett Park (5930 Burruss Mill Rd.) and Sharon Springs Park (1950 Sharon Rd.).  “We encourage all residents to attend the meetings to engage in the park design process at Denmark Park and to provide their feedback on future renovation projects at Bennett Park and Sharon Springs Park,” said Director of Parks & Recreation Director Jim Pryor.  Denmark Park Community Input Meeting - A community input meeting will be held from 4 to 7 ...